Cochise County Moves Forward with New Animal Shelter | Tucson News

Tucson News Today | 2 Min Now | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

Cochise County is finally moving forward with its first county-run animal shelter, securing a property in Huachuca City for $440,000 — a solid deal after an appraisal of $482,000. The sale is expected to close by August 2026, pending final inspections and approvals. After years of advocacy and over 8,000 petition signatures since 2021, this central location aims to streamline animal services across the county. Supervisors and board chair Frank Antenori call it a major step forward, though they stress the deal isn’t finalized until all checks are complete. Zoning and taxes are confirmed clear…