PAWSitively CATS

Tucson, AZ

A no-kill, cats-only shelter in Tucson that has rescued hundreds of homeless cats and kittens since 2010. It also runs a monthly sponsorship program for special needs cats who may take longer to place.

Adoption fee From $125

Hours By appointment. Email savecats@pawsitivelycats.org to set up a time.

Areas served Tucson and the surrounding region, Arizona

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $125

$125

How it works

Fill out the online application and the shelter will contact you to arrange an appointment to meet the cats.

Location

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The area

Pima County at a glance

Population 1,060,490

Housing units 479,939

Est. households with a cat 140,542

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?

The adoption fee is $125.

Can I just drop in?

No. Visits are by appointment. Email savecats@pawsitivelycats.org and the shelter will set up a time after you complete the online application.

Can I leave a cat at your shelter if you are closed?

Please do not. The shelter asks that cats never be left in its parking lot, and any animal abandoned that way is turned over to Pima Animal Care Center. Email first to arrange things properly.

Get involved

Support PAWSitively CATS

Surrendering a cat

The shelter asks that cats never be left in its parking lot; any animal abandoned that way is turned over to Pima Animal Care Center. Email to discuss surrendering a cat properly.

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