Nancy J. Brua Animal Care Center

Sierra Vista, AZ

The City of Sierra Vista's municipal animal care center in southeastern Arizona, handling stray intake, animal control and adoptions for the city.

Adoption fee From $50

Hours Tue-Sat 12pm-5pm. Closed Sunday and Monday.

Areas served Sierra Vista and Cochise County, Arizona

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $50

Cats: $50
includes sterilization, first vaccinations, a complete physical exam, city pet license and microchip

How it works

Visit during opening hours to meet available cats, or contact Nancy J. Brua Animal Care Center at (520) 458-4151 or animal.shelter@sierravistaaz.gov first to check which cats are currently available.

Location

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The area

Cochise County at a glance

Population 125,566

Housing units 59,666

Est. households with a cat 16,365

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Cats are $50. That covers sterilization, first vaccinations, a complete physical exam, a city pet license and a microchip.

What are your hours?

Tuesday through Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday 10am-2pm. Closed Sunday and Monday.

Who operates the shelter?

The Nancy J. Brua Animal Care Center is run by the City of Sierra Vista through its police department animal control division.

Get involved

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Surrendering a cat

The shelter is obligated to accept unwanted pets from within Sierra Vista city limits. Call (520) 458-4151 to set up a surrender appointment.