organizations
143 orgs in this cluster's subtree
Every organization with primary activities in Dog Foster Care & Adoption or any of its descendants. Click a column header to sort. Filter by name or state above the table.
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| # | Organization | State | Revenue | Activities ↓ |
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| 1 | FOLLOW YOUR HEART FOUNDATION INC Follow Your Heart Animal Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Mesa, Arizona, dedicated to saving animals, particularly dogs at risk of euthana… | AZ | $1.5M | 18 |
| 2 | THE ARIZONA ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE The Arizona Animal Welfare League (AAWL) is the largest and oldest no-kill animal shelter in Arizona. It rescues, rehabilitates, and re-homes over 4,000 abando… | AZ | $6.3M | 15 |
| 3 | ROCKSTAR RESCUE Rockstar Rescue is an animal rescue organization founded in 2010 that specializes in the recovery and rehabilitation of dogs with severe injuries, illnesses, e… | AZ | $113K | 13 |
| 4 | SOUTHWEST OASIS LABRADOR RESCUE INC Southwest Oasis Labrador Rescue (SOLR) is a volunteer-run nonprofit that rescues and rehomes Labrador retrievers in need across Arizona and the Southwest. The … | AZ | $253K | 13 |
| 5 | DESERT PAWS RESCUE Desert Paws Rescue is a foster-based nonprofit in Arizona that rescues cats at risk of euthanasia, including those with medical conditions like ringworm, FIV, … | AZ | $122K | 12 |
| 6 | Dogtree Pines Senior Dog Sanctuary Dogtree Pines Senior Dog Sanctuary rescues senior and special needs dogs, providing medical care, rehabilitation, and sanctuary for those with complex physical… | AZ | $98K | 12 |
| 7 | Miss Kittys Cat House Miss Kitty's Cat House is a nonprofit cat rescue organization based in Prescott, AZ, that rescues and rehomes kittens and cats. The organization operates a per… | AZ | $77K | 12 |
| 8 | ARF-ANAGE DOG RESCUE Arf-anage Dog Rescue is an animal rescue organization that specializes in rehoming mother dogs and their puppies from local shelters and the Navajo reservation… | AZ | $358K | 11 |
| 9 | BARBS DOG RESCUE INC Barb's Dog Rescue is an animal welfare organization based in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico, with adoption efforts extending to Arizona. They rescue, rehabilitate, and… | AZ | $857K | 11 |
| 10 | FRIENDS OF PIMA ANIMAL CARE CENTER Friends of Pima Animal Care Center is an operational nonprofit that supports the Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) in Tucson, Arizona. The organization raises fun… | AZ | $2.6M | 11 |
| 11 | HALFWAY HOME RESCUE Halfway Home Rescue is an animal rescue and foster program based in Arizona. The organization rescues, rehabilitates, and re-homes cats and dogs, providing vet… | AZ | $22K | 11 |
| 12 | MAYDAY PIT BULL RESCUE AND ADVOCACY MAYDAY PIT BULL RESCUE AND ADVOCACY rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes pit bull type dogs from challenging backgrounds, often facing medical or behavioral iss… | AZ | $124K | 11 |
| 13 | SOUTHERN ARIZONA GREYHOUND ADOPTION SOUTHERN ARIZONA GREYHOUND ADOPTION (SA GREYS) is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit that rescues and rehomes ex-racing and at-risk greyhounds, primarily in … | AZ | $106K | 11 |
| 14 | ARIZONA ANIMAL RESCUE MISSION Arizona Animal Rescue Mission (AARM) focuses on reducing shelter intake by providing free name tags, collars, and microchips to dogs in Maricopa County, AZ. Th… | AZ | $90K | 10 |
| 15 | COOPER S CHANCE ANIMAL RESCUE INC Cooper's Chance Animal Rescue is a no-kill animal rescue established in 2006, dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and re-homing abused and neglected animals… | AZ | $150K | 10 |
| 16 | LUCKY DOG RESCUE INC Lucky Dog Rescue is an all-volunteer nonprofit animal rescue organization based in Scottsdale, Arizona, dedicated to saving homeless dogs and placing them in f… | AZ | $206K | 9 |
| 17 | NEWBORN KITTEN RESCUE INC Newborn Kitten Rescue saves orphaned neonatal kittens at high risk of death or euthanasia by partnering with Arizona animal shelters to provide specialized fos… | AZ | $118K | 9 |
| 18 | PET ALLIES INC Pet Allies Inc. operates a no-kill animal shelter in Show Low, Arizona, focusing on reducing pet overpopulation through affordable spay and neuter services. Th… | AZ | $504K | 9 |
| 19 | TOMBSTONE SMALL ANIMAL SHELTER Tombstone Small Animal Shelter is a no-kill animal shelter in Cochise County, Arizona, providing care and adoption services for abandoned and surrendered dogs … | AZ | $90K | 9 |
| 20 | VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY INC Valley Humane Society Inc is a no-kill animal shelter located in Casa Grande, Arizona, dedicated to rescuing and providing care for abandoned and neglected pet… | AZ | $757K | 9 |
theories of action
strategies used in this cluster
Theories of action extracted from orgs in this subtree. Click any to see the full set of orgs running the same approach.
- Compatibility Matching 101 orgsBy carefully assessing and aligning the behavioral, medical, and lifestyle needs of animals with the capacities and circumstances of adoptive families, organizations achieve successful, long-term adoptions, because strong fit reduces returns and promotes stable placements. This strategy emphasizes intentional pairing over transactional adoption, treating placement as a relational match rather than a simple transfer. It distinguishes itself from broader adoption models by prioritizing deep assessment—of both animals and adopters—and leveraging specialized knowledge (e.g., foster insights, behavioral evaluations) to ensure mutual suitability, thereby improving outcomes for both pets and people.Community Cats IncLOVEPUP FOUNDATIONLUCKY DOG RESCUE INCYavapai Humane Society
- Prevention-Focused Population Control 24 orgsBy reducing the number of unwanted animals through accessible spay/neuter, TNR, and pet retention services, organizations decrease shelter intake and euthanasia rates, because preventing overpopulation at the source is more effective and sustainable than rescuing animals after they become homeless. This strategy prioritizes upstream interventions that stop pet overpopulation before it occurs, rather than relying solely on rescue, sheltering, or adoption. It unites diverse but aligned tactics—such as low-cost sterilization, foster-based prevention, financial aid to avoid surrender, and community cat management—under a shared belief that long-term animal welfare improvement depends on reducing reproduction and increasing retention in homes. Unlike reactive models that focus on post-surrender care, this approach targets root causes of shelter overcrowding.CHANCE SHELTERKITTEN & ANIMAL RESCUE ADVOCATES INCThe Great Catsby Sanctuary IncVERDE VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY INC
- Lifelong Sanctuary Care 6 orgsBy providing permanent, individualized sanctuary care to animals who cannot be adopted or are at risk of euthanasia, organizations ensure their long-term welfare and dignity, because a stable, enriched, and compassionate environment enables physical and emotional recovery while countering systemic practices that prioritize utility over intrinsic value. This strategy centers on the ethical commitment to offer irreversible refuge and holistic support to animals—particularly seniors, disabled, or behaviorally challenged individuals—recognizing them as sentient beings deserving of lifelong care. Unlike adoption-focused or temporary foster models, this approach prioritizes the animal’s entire life cycle, integrating medical, emotional, and environmental enrichment to foster well-being without the pressure of rehoming. It distinguishes itself from operational practices like spay/neuter or fundraising by being a foundational philosophy that shapes all aspects of sanctuary operations, from inFREED SPIRITS ANIMAL RESCUELUCKY PAWSRUSTY S ANGELS SANCTUARYTHE ARK CAT SANCTUARY INC
- Equine-Partnered Healing 4 orgsBy engaging humans in structured, relational interactions with horses, participants achieve emotional, cognitive, and physical development, because the horse’s sensitivity to nonverbal cues and capacity for attunement creates a unique feedback loop that mirrors human emotional states and fosters self-regulation, trust, and experiential learning. This strategy centers on the horse not merely as a tool or activity platform, but as an active therapeutic partner whose presence, responsiveness, and social nature catalyze growth. Unlike general recreational therapy or animal-assisted activities, this approach emphasizes the bidirectional relationship—where the human learns from the horse’s behavior, boundaries, and emotional honesty—making it distinct from models that use animals only for motivation or physical engagement. It integrates somatic, emotional, and social learning through real-time, nonverbal communication, setting it apart from purely clinical or didactic interventions.GREAT SPIRIT ANIMAL SANCTUARY INCMARVEL ASSISTANCE DOGSOne Love Pit Bull FoundationSOLDIERS BEST FRIEND
- Low-Overhead Impact Maximization 4 orgsBy minimizing administrative and operational costs, organizations maximize the proportion of resources directed to programs and beneficiaries, because reducing overhead increases efficiency, transparency, and donor trust, thereby amplifying social impact. This strategy unifies organizations that prioritize financial stewardship and operational leanness—through volunteer-driven staffing, zero-overhead models, endowment earnings use, or shared resource infrastructure—to ensure nearly all funding directly serves mission goals. Unlike broader capacity-building or service delivery strategies, this approach centers cost efficiency as a core theory of change, treating overhead reduction not just as a practice but as a lever for greater accountability, donor confidence, and programmatic scale.AZ CENTER FOR ANIMAL RESCUE AND EDUCATION - AZ CAREBOXER LUV RESCUESAVING PAWS RESCUE AZSOUTHWEST OASIS LABRADOR RESCUE INC
- Trauma-Informed Rehabilitation 4 orgsBy applying trauma-informed care and positive reinforcement techniques, organizations rehabilitate fearful and behaviorally challenged dogs for successful adoption, because safety, consistency, peer modeling, and low-stress environments restore trust and promote psychological recovery in animals with histories of neglect or abuse. This strategy centers on understanding and responding to the psychological impact of trauma in rescued dogs, prioritizing emotional safety and gradual socialization over immediate obedience or performance. It distinguishes itself from general rehabilitation approaches by explicitly grounding interventions in animal behavioral science and trauma recovery principles, using techniques like decompression periods, mentor dogs, and peer-assisted learning to foster intrinsic confidence rather than relying solely on human-led training or operational efficiency.DESERT LABRADOR RETRIEVER RESCUE INCHARTT IncPETS RETURN HOMESTARFISH ANIMAL RESCUE
- Collaborative Conservation Partnerships 1 orgBy forming cross-sector partnerships and leveraging shared resources, organizations achieve larger-scale and more sustainable conservation outcomes, because collaborative governance increases legitimacy, technical capacity, and local buy-in. This strategy emphasizes joint action across governmental, tribal, nonprofit, and private entities to address complex environmental challenges through pooled expertise, funding, and authority. Unlike top-down or litigation-only approaches, it prioritizes shared decision-making and co-implementation, as seen in landscape-level planning, producer-led initiatives, and tribal-led conservation. It is distinct from unilateral advocacy or direct service models by embedding interdependence and mutual accountability into the theory of change.HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE WT MTNS
- Community-Led Systems Change 1 orgBy centering community voice, lived experience, and local assets in governance, program design, and investment, organizations produce more equitable, sustainable, and effective outcomes, because solutions rooted in community ownership are better aligned with actual needs and more resilient to external shocks. This strategy unifies approaches that shift power and decision-making to the community level—whether through participatory grantmaking, member governance, co-created services, or culturally rooted programming. It goes beyond service delivery to transform systems by ensuring those most impacted by inequity shape the interventions meant to serve them. What distinguishes it is its foundational belief in community agency as the primary engine of change, rather than an input or beneficiary.MY SISTERS CHARITIES
- Dignity-Centered Service 1 orgBy treating individuals with respect, choice, and compassion in service delivery, organizations foster psychological safety and engagement, because feeling valued reduces stigma and supports long-term well-being and self-sufficiency. This strategy emphasizes the quality of human interaction in aid delivery, prioritizing dignity through client choice, respectful environments, and inclusive design. Unlike transactional models of food distribution, dignity-centered service treats the emotional and social dimensions of receiving assistance as critical to effectiveness, linking personal agency and respect to improved outcomes. It unites practices like client-choice markets, targeted hours for vulnerable groups, and homelike service spaces under a shared belief that how aid is given matters as much as what is given.MY SISTERS CHARITIES
- Responsible Breeding Stewardship 1 orgBy promoting health screening, ethical breeding standards, and breeder accountability, improve breed health and preserve breed integrity, because informed and responsible breeding decisions reduce hereditary diseases and maintain functional breed characteristics. This strategy centers on long-term stewardship of dog breeds through a combination of education, health transparency, and breeder responsibility. It distinguishes itself by integrating genetic health, adherence to breed standards, and lifelong accountability—going beyond mere regulation to foster community-driven, sustainable improvements in breeding practices. Unlike isolated efforts focused solely on rescue or screening, this approach unifies prevention, education, and preservation under a shared ethos of responsible ownership.AIREDALE TERRIER CLUB OF AMERICA CHARITABLE TRUST
- Self-Sustaining Revenue via Thrift 1 orgBy operating thrift stores and reinvesting earned revenue, organizations fund social services and program delivery, because self-generated income increases financial sustainability, reduces donor dependence, and keeps resources circulating within the community. This strategy centers on using retail operations—particularly thrift and consignment stores—as engines for ongoing social impact. Unlike traditional donation-dependent nonprofits, these organizations leverage community donations of goods to create low-cost inventory, sell it to the public, and reinvest profits directly into mission-aligned programs. This creates a feedback loop where community participation fuels both environmental sustainability (through reuse) and social services, distinguishing it from one-way aid models or externally funded programs.VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY INC
- Trauma-Informed Care 1 orgBy creating safe, empowering, and culturally responsive environments that recognize the pervasive impact of trauma, organizations improve engagement, healing, and treatment outcomes, because individuals are more likely to participate in services and regulate emotionally when they feel physically and psychologically safe. This strategy centers on understanding and responding to the biological, psychological, and social effects of trauma across all levels of service delivery. It distinguishes itself from other approaches by prioritizing emotional and physical safety, minimizing re-traumatization (e.g., through restraint-free practices), and embedding principles like trust, choice, and empowerment into organizational culture, staff training, and client interactions. While other strategies may focus on specific services (e.g., housing or peer support), trauma-informed care functions as a foundational lens that shapes how all services are delivered.JUST A PENNY PLEASE INC