Press Kit

 

For background information regarding Friends of PACC, check out our media kit below. You can also find more information about press inquiries, photos, and more.  

Our Mission & Vision

Our mission is to support the Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) and enhance its efforts to save pets in need. Our vision is every pet who comes to Pima Animal Care Center is supported with the resources needed to find a loving home.

What We Do

Friends of PACC was created in 2016 as the non-profit fundraising partner for the Pima Animal Care Center, the only open-admission shelter in Pima County. We exist solely to support PACC’s efforts to help save the lives of at-risk animals and keep pets in their homes. Learn more in our Case for Support: Give Pets a Chance.

Our Team

Meet our Staff and Board.

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about how we work and use your donations.

Key Statistics That Guide Our Work

  • Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) takes in over 19,000 pets in need every year.

  • More than 25% of the pets who come into PACC every year require serious medical care.

  • One-third of the pets who come into PACC every year are saved as a direct result of the support and programming provided by Friends of PACC.  

Use of Funds

  • 39% of our budget is allocated to Veterinary services, medical supplies, and the Karen’s Karing Van ( a mobile medical unit)

  • 24% of our budget is allocated to administrative costs (ie staff, rent and general overhead expenses

  • 20% of our budget is allocated to PACC staff and training

  • 12% of our budget is allocated to non-medical, program supplies and volunteer appreciation

  • 5% of our budget is allocated to advertising, marketing and events

Press Inquiries

Friends of PACC has a variety of visual assets (i.e. photos, logos, graphics, etc.) available for media upon request. To make a request, please fill out the Media Request Form.

Please include information stating the desired assets and explain the intended usage and potential exposure of the assets. Permission to access the desired assets will be granted on a case-by-case basis. If material is needed within 48 hours, please email Román Urias, Development & Marketing Specialist, at roman@friendsofpacc.org.

Messaging & Branding Guidelines

When discussing Friends of PACC in the media, please refer to our guidelines for proper use of our name, important terminology, and other helpful details.

To learn more about the appropriate use of our logo, color scheme, font, etc., please refer to our current Branding Guidelines.

Press Contact

Román Urias
Development & Marketing Specialist
Office: 520-724-5930
Cell: 520-403-0517
roman@friendsofpacc.org