Nancy J. Brua Animal Care Center

01/04/2024

This plump lady was found yesterday at Coronado and Golf Links. Her owner should contact the shelter (520) 458-4151.

01/03/2024

VOUCHERS ARE NOW SOLD OUT as of 010424 @ 0912 hours

Tomorrow 01/04/24 at 10am the shelter will be selling $20 spay/neuter vouchers. There will be a limited number of vouchers available and only 2 per household. For Sierra Vista residents and surrounding communities only. ** Dogs only at this time **

12/30/2023

RETURNED TO OWNER
This good boy was found near Circle K on Fry Blvd and Carmichael Ave last night. His owner should contact the shelter (520) 458-4151.

12/29/2023

Our cats are feeling under the weather so our cat room will be closed for the next 10 days. Thank you for your understanding.

12/25/2023

Happy Holidays, from our pack to yours!

12/24/2023

Bubs or Busby has been FOUND !!!! Thank you for all the shares.

12/22/2023

Our friends at Truly Nolan dropped off a trunk full of donations earlier this week!!! Thank you!

12/21/2023

UPDATE….He has been found and will be spending Christmas with one of three animal control officers.

Bubs or Busby is missing from his foster to adopt home. He was last seen in the 200 block of Third St in Huachuca city at approximately 330pm today. He is not familiar with the neighborhood. If you happen to see him DO NOT CHASE HIM. Please contact SEACOM (520) 803-3555 and asked that the information of his location be relayed to the on call animal control officer. Huachuca City Police/animal control has been notified and will be looking for him as well- Thank you.

12/14/2023

After catastrophic fires devastated the community of Lahaina, Sierra Vista Animal Control Officer Tammy Berry answered Maui’s call for help and deployed to the recovering island alongside peers from throughout the western U.S. Paired with Officer Lim with Mission Viejo Animal Control, Officer Berry patrolled Lahaina for one week gathering animals in hopes of reuniting them with their owners, caring for animals left behind, collecting the remains of those that didn’t make it, answering calls for service, and otherwise assisting Maui Humane Society.

The experience not only enabled Officer Berry to support colleagues, animals, and residents directly affected by the fires, it also gave her on-the-ground training in disaster response and preparedness. Officer Berry returned to Sierra Vista with skills and knowledge essential to emergency and disaster animal care planning and the ex*****on of those plans, should the community need them.

Thank you, Officer Berry, for your dedication to animal care both here in Sierra Vista and in areas affected by disaster!

If you’re interested in making a meaningful difference in the health and wellbeing of animals in our community, the City is hiring for a full-time Animal Control Officer and a part-time Kennel Tech. Learn more at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sierravista

12/08/2023

This little guy was reported to have been hit by a vehicle this evening around 430pm near Greenbrier and Highway 92. Animal control officers searched the area but were unable to locate him. Later in the evening some good Samaritans located him and contacted Animal Control. He appears alert and stable and will see a veterinary first thing in the morning. Sadly he did not have a collar/ tags or a microchip. His owner should contact the shelter (520) 458-4151.

***12/12/23 - UPDATE
Marshmellow is doing amazing! The vet did not find any injuries at all! He is just a little sore. We have not had an owner come forward as of yet, so he may be up for adoption shortly.

12/02/2023

The shelter is seeking foster homes for 7 lab puppies and their mom and 3 heeler mix puppies. The shelter will provide all the supplies needed, if you are interested please contact shelter staff at (520) 458-4151.

***we have found a foster to the mom and lab puppies ***

Still looking for a foster for 4 of the cutest heeler pups***

12/01/2023

The Animal Shelter will be closed this Saturday, December 2, 2023 due to staffing and preparations for this year’s parade. We apologize for any inconveniences this may bring and hope to see everyone at the Christmas Parade Saturday Evening ❄️

11/30/2023

Please help us find Turner. He was last seen at his foster home in the area Oakmont and Avenida Cochise in the beginning of November. If anyone has information on Turner please contact the shelter (520) 458-4151.

11/24/2023

This handsome guy is on Highway 90 between 7th and Coronado. He was with his friend who sadly didn’t make it. Officers are unable to get him to come close enough to catch him.

11/23/2023

It's Thankful for My Dog Day! The Nancy J Brua Animal Care Center staff is very thankful for Peaches, the shelter's mascot.

11/11/2023

What is a dog's favorite game? Chase! And today is National Chase Day. You can almost feel the speed in this game of chase as we exercise the dogs at our care center.

Did you know that most dogs generally need 20 to 30 minutes of vigorous daily exercise? Or that tired dogs frequently behave better? What is your dog's favorite game? How do you exercise your pooch?

11/08/2023

With the weather cooling down, it's a great time to get outdoors and get active! The Nancy J. Brua Animal Care Center is always looking for volunteer dog walkers or help with the new dog play groups to exercise our four-legged friends.

Want to stay cozy and warm? We need cat cuddlers, too! Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older. For more information, contact the shelter at (520) 458-4151 or visit https://www.sierravistaaz.gov/our-city/departments/animal-care-and-control/how-to-help.

11/06/2023

The animal care center will be closed this Saturday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day.

11/03/2023

Earlier this week, Nancy J Brua Animal Care Center staff joined other animal control professionals from all over Arizona for a pet CPR class. Not only did they learn about pet CPR, but first aid as well. It is important that our staff are well rounded in all training to be assets to the community.

11/01/2023

This handsome fella was just found near Food City. His owner should contact the shelter (520)458-4151.

10/30/2023

Staff and volunteers recently spent almost two full days of training with Dogs Playing for Life! They learned how to properly introduce dogs and safely allow groups of shelter dogs to play off-leash together. After incorporating this training at the shelter, staff decided to remove the "only child" sign from Frankie's kennel.

Frankie is a male heeler hound mix who is around two years old. Staff initially thought he would need to be an only dog, but after doing exceptionally in the playgroup, staff determined he would do well with others.

This is just one example of how continued training enables staff and volunteers to better support the animals and community they serve!

10/27/2023

Thanks to an anonymous donor the first 12 adoptions tomorrow during the shelters open house will receive a $50 Walmart gift card. The donor hopes this will help the pet and family purchase the much needed pet supplies such as collars, leashes, and toys.

10/26/2023

Join us for the Nancy J. Brua Animal Care Center's Annual Halloween Open House on Saturday, Oct. 28, from noon to 4 p.m.! You can adopt any animal at the shelter for a donation of just $5 in cash or pet supplies. Enjoy fun activities, food, goodie bags, and our classic Rambo’s Rummage sale. Be sure to bring your kids and/or pets in their best costumes for a photo in front of our Halloween backdrop.

Come out and find your furever meow or growl and celebrate a Howl of a Pawty!

10/25/2023

10/24/2023

Several weeks ago, our animal control staff attended their annual recertification on baton training. This training helps protect officers from aggressive animals, particularly dogs, by integrating and honing baton skills that keep animals a safe distance away and prevent attacks by repurposing the baton as a bite stick.

10/21/2023

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10/20/2023

The Nancy J. Brua Animal Care Center will be closed on Tuesday, Oct. 24, and will open at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 25, while we host a Dogs Playing for Life training seminar. Other area shelters and boarding facilities have also been invited to participate. This training will cover how to properly do meet and greets, how to safely take action if something goes wrong, and how to determine which adoptable dogs can get along with other dogs.

10/20/2023

Shelter staff and volunteers spent last Saturday at Echoing Hope Ranch for the Harvest Festival. We are very happy to announce that several dogs found their very own FUREVER families during the festival and are thankful for Echoling Hope Ranch for inviting us to this amazing event.

10/15/2023

It's National Veterinary Technician Week, and we would love to give a massive shout-out to all those hard-working vet techs! Thanks for everything you do!

10/12/2023

This Saturday, October 14, the Nancy J. Brua Animal Care Center will be closed to the public.

You can find us at the Echoing Hope Ranch Harvest Festival. Our adoption trailer will be on site with plenty of pets available for adoption from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

10/10/2023

If you are a veteran living in the Douglas area, come to the Veterans Resource Fair today at American Legion Post 11 to take advantage of all the services provided. The fair runs until 2 p.m. Our shelter is there offering pet services, food, and supplies! There are 62 organizations here offering various resources.

10/04/2023

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month.
The shelter's adoption courtyard is full of lots of wonderful dogs looking for their FUREVER home.

10/04/2023

Miss Peaches who lives at the shelter, and some say acutally runs the shelter , wanted to remind everyone that it is Kindness to Animal Day!

10/02/2023

Did you know that it is National Walk Your Dog Week? Don't have a dog, no problem. The shelter is always looking for volunteers to walk dogs. If you are interested in volunteering, please call the friendly staff at (520) 458-4151.

10/01/2023

Meet Leo! He wanted to let everyone know that today is National Black Dog Day.

08/27/2023

Eaton is giving you the side eye because he thinks you forgot it is National Dog Day. This handsome fella is available for adoption and has been at the shelter for over 200 days.

08/18/2023

Did you know that the Nancy J. Brua Animal Care Center once a year provides services for Veterans' pets during the Annual Sierra Vista Veteran Standdown?

Today, we are set up for the event at the Ethel Berger Center until 2:00 pm.

If you are a veteran and in need of services, come to the Ethel Berger Center today.

08/15/2023

This pretty lady has been roaming around The Edge Townhomes on S Carmichael Ave. She is known as Raven. Residents from the apartment complex have previously seen Raven with an owner.

We are in search of her owner. If you have any information, please call the Nancy J. Brua Animal Care Center at 520-458-4151.

08/15/2023