🚨AFTER NEARLY 8 MONTHS IN A SHELTER KENNEL, QUESTIONS ARE GROWING ABOUT SNUGGLES' QUALITY OF LIFE AND THE COST TO TAXPAYERS TUCSON, AZ — Snuggles, a 2-year-old livestock guardian dog belonging to a military veteran and his family, has spent nearly eight months at Pima Animal Care Center following a first-time bite incident that occurred on his family's property. His family has reportedly been charged more than $15,000 in boarding fees while fighting the case through the court system. The children's grandmother, who was the bite victim, has publicly asked that Snuggles be returned home. As the case continues, new questions are emerging. What is Snuggles' quality of life after nearly eight months in a shelter kennel? What enrichment, exercise, socialization, and human interaction is he receiving? Why is his family unable to receive updates about his condition? As Tucson and Pima County face budget challenges and reports of staffing reductions, many residents are asking whether it makes financial sense to continue spending substantial public resources fighting this case instead of pursuing a resolution. How much taxpayer money has already been spent on legal proceedings, administrative resources, court time, and personnel hours in a case where the owner, family, and even the bite victim are all seeking alternatives to euthanasia? At a time when public resources are stretched thin, should hundreds of thousands of dollars be spent fighting over an accident, or should the focus be on finding a reasonable resolution? Members of the public who would like answers are encouraged to respectfully contact Pima Animal Care Center and Pima County leadership. ‼️ Steve Kozachik, Director of PACC 📞 (520) 724-5900 📧 steve.kozachik@pima.gov ‼️ Chad Kasmar, Deputy County Administrator 📞 (520) 724-7733 📧 chad.kasmar@pima.gov The #SaveSnuggles story was one of the top trending news stories on X for four consecutive days and continues to attract national attention. Questions deserve answers. #SaveSnuggles @KVOA @kgun9 @KOLDNews @TucsonStar

🚨AFTER NEARLY 8 MONTHS IN A SHELTER KENNEL, QUESTIONS ARE GROWING ABOUT SNUGGLES' QUALITY OF LIFE AND THE COST TO TAXPAYERS TUCSON, AZ — Snuggles, a 2-year-old livestock guardian dog belonging to a military veteran and his family, has spent nearly eight months at Pima Animal Care Center following a first-time bite incident that occurred on his family's property. His family has reportedly been charged more than $15,000 in boarding fees while fighting the case through the court system. The children's grandmother, who was the bite victim, has publicly asked that Snuggles be returned home. As the case continues, new questions are emerging. What is Snuggles' quality of life after nearly eight months in a shelter kennel? What enrichment, exercise, socialization, and human interaction is he receiving? Why is his family unable to receive updates about his condition? As Tucson and Pima County face budget challenges and reports of staffing reductions, many residents are asking whether it makes financial sense to continue spending substantial public resources fighting this case instead of pursuing a resolution. How much taxpayer money has already been spent on legal proceedings, administrative resources, court time, and personnel hours in a case where the owner, family, and even the bite victim are all seeking alternatives to euthanasia? At a time when public resources are stretched thin, should hundreds of thousands of dollars be spent fighting over an accident, or should the focus be on finding a reasonable resolution? Members of the public who would like answers are encouraged to respectfully contact Pima Animal Care Center and Pima County leadership. ‼️ Steve Kozachik, Director of PACC 📞 (520) 724-5900 📧 steve.kozachik@pima.gov ‼️ Chad Kasmar, Deputy County Administrator 📞 (520) 724-7733 📧 chad.kasmar@pima.gov The #SaveSnuggles story was one of the top trending news stories on X for four consecutive days and continues to attract national attention. Questions deserve answers. #SaveSnuggles @KVOA @kgun9 @KOLDNews @TucsonStar

Our family is currently trying to raise money to hire an appellate attorney. Please share and donate if you can. We have exhausted over 15k in funds trying to save him. Thank you ahead of time from the bottom of our hearts. gofund.me/d5dc43351

When this began, I had 3,000 followers. Most had just followed me after I followed them. Now I have 10,000 and I keep getting rate limited on the follow backs. Thank you all! With the #SaveLucy community going away tomorrow, I just set up a new profile for @SaveLucyTheDog.