It’s More Than an Animal shelter, It’s a Legacy: The Nancy J Brua Animal Care Center

18 years old

The Nancy J. Brua animal care center is turning 18 on February 14th, 2026! This Animal Shelter has been a part of this community for a while! Despite its age, a lot of people don't know anything about what they do, or their history! The Nancy J. Brua Animal Care Center is so much more than an animal shelter, it's a legacy.

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Who was Nancy J. Brua?

Nancy J. Brua is the name of a woman who did more than help animals.  She was an army nurse who got stationed at Fort Huachuca early in her career. According to Nancy J Brua Animal Care Center's website, Nancy served in Vietnam for 13 months as a front-line surgical nurse. For over a year she spent every day saving lives, putting herself in danger, and supporting troops.

The Nancy J Brua animal Care Center was only made possible due to a 1-million-dollar donation made by Nancy J. Brua's estate. Even long after her service, her name and legacy are being used to support the community and help save the lives of animals in need!

More than an Animal Shelter!

Not only does this place carry the name of a hero, but it does also more than just house animals. This shelter is home to local animal control! They handle the pickup of any deceased animal you find. They also handle issues involving aggressive animals.

The Nancy J Brua Animal Care Center also accepts unwanted pets at no charge, reducing the number of pets that get dumped nearby. They also provide tips and advice for loc al pet owners who are struggling and encourage relinquishment a last resort.

They also help people find low cost and affordable vaccination and sterilization. 
This place is set out on a mission much larger than helping animals. They are helping keep the community safe, pet owners keep their pets, and scared animals find a home!

Help them celebrate!

On Saturday, February 14th the Nancy J Brua animal Care Center is hosting a free event. This event will include Rambo's rummage sale, a photo booth, and free adoptions. If you want to adopt an animal, but can't pay the fee, Concord General Contracting is helping to provide free adoptions!

Yummy Dole Soft Serve will be on site as well! With all the food, events, and opportunities available, why not check it out! The event is from 12-4 at 6799 E Highway 90. Be sure to stop by and support your local animal shelter!

You can also help out the animal shelter by volunteering! They are always looking for help in this animal shelter, and you can offer your time and effort to keep it running! Volunteers are needed to help socialize the animals, provide adoption counseling, and t0 transport animals for medical care. 

You can also offer to foster an animal and need and help keep space in the shelter. When fostering, Nancy J Brua Animal Care Center provides pet supplies and veterinary care at no cost to you!

Whether or not you like knowing the history of local places or have a passion for animals and want to help out, The Nancy J Brua Animal Shelter holds a legacy worth taking about and celebrating!

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