Each week’s Jersey’s Journeys segment brings attention to animals ready to leave the shelter and join new families. For the latest edition, four pets at Pima Animal Care Center are being featured as good candidates for adoption. All four — two dogs and two cats — are currently available through PACC and are being showcased so prospective adopters can learn a little about their personalities and needs.
Frosty is a 9-year-old “Tucson brown dog” who stood out immediately for her appetite for human companionship. Staff describe her as friendly, curious and happy, and she has demonstrated particularly good behavior around children. While she is sociable with people, Frosty shows some wariness around other dogs. Shelter staff emphasize that anyone considering adopting her should arrange a meeting between Frosty and any current canine members of the household so she can meet potential four-legged siblings before finalizing an adoption.
A group of adoptable animals featured on Jersey’s Journeys at PACC: a mixed‑breed dog (top left), a pug (top right) and two shelter cats (bottom row).
Also highlighted this week is an unnamed pug estimated to be about 6 years old and weighing roughly 29 pounds. The pug’s demeanor in the shelter setting has been described as extremely calm; staff noted that during an encounter he was so relaxed he refused to walk to meet visitors and preferred to be carried. He is friendly and appears to have been well cared for in the past despite arriving at PACC as a stray. Shelter staff say he would likely benefit from a structured diet and exercise plan in a new home to help him get into better health.
People looking to add a cat to their home have two options among this week’s featured animals. Purrito is a 2-year-old brown tabby who has shown herself to be affectionate and sweet. She arrived at PACC because her previous owners were no longer able to care for her. Purrito currently shares a kennel space with another cat and staff say she would enjoy a home that already has another feline companion, though she is not required to be adopted with her kennel mate.
The other cat featured is Arnold, a 16-year-old orange tabby who has become a favorite of staff and volunteers. Despite his age, Arnold does not act like a typical senior; he readily approaches people for attention and seeks out affection. Shelter workers describe him as very affectionate and ready to be loved in his own home, and he remains available for adoption at PACC.
PACC pets available for adoption: a black‑and‑white dog (top left), a husky (top right), a black kitten being handled by staff (bottom left) and a tabby cat (bottom right).
The selections this week underscore a range of ages and temperaments: an adult dog who enjoys people but prefers careful introductions to other dogs; a calm, middle‑aged companion dog who may need health-focused care; a young tabby seeking a home with another cat; and a senior cat who remains social and affectionate. Each animal’s notes include particular points for potential adopters to consider, such as Frosty’s caution with other dogs, the pug’s need for a controlled diet and exercise, Purrito’s preference for a feline companion, and Arnold’s readiness to bond with a family.
This feature was prepared and posted on May 28, 2026, with an update at 11:49 a.m. the same day. The piece is presented by Claire Graham, an anchor and reporter on Good Morning Tucson. Graham grew up in Tucson and earned a degree in musical theatre from the University of Arizona. After spending a decade in Washington state, she returned to the Southwest and now lives here with her husband, two young sons and two rescued dogs. She shares that viewers and readers can reach out to her with story ideas and community issues via email or through social platforms.
Anyone interested in learning more about these animals or beginning the adoption process can contact Pima Animal Care Center directly to ask about availability, meet-and-greet arrangements, and next steps for adoption. The animals featured in this week’s Jersey’s Journeys remain at PACC and are waiting for families to give them new homes.