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LUCKY DOG RESCUE INC
SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 201630535 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE D20 · Animal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.luckydogrescue.org
revenue
$206K
expenses
$207K
net assets
$5K
employees
0
volunteers
45
program ratio
93%
mission · from form 990

RESCUE DOGS AND CATS FROM THE EUTHANASIA LISTS OF HIGH KILL SHELTERS IN THE PHOENIX AZ METRO AREA, THEN GET THEM SPAYED OR NEUTERED, VACCINATED, MICRO-CHIPPED, AND ADOPTED OUT TO NEW LOVING HOMES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Lucky Dog Rescue is an all-volunteer nonprofit animal rescue organization based in Scottsdale, Arizona, dedicated to saving homeless dogs and placing them in forever homes. The organization relies on a network of foster homes and provides veterinary care, training, and post-adoption support. Founded in 2004, it serves dogs of all breeds and focuses on community education around responsible pet ownership.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $8K
    BOARDING THE ANIMALS AFTER RESCUE, AND WHILE AWAITING MEDICAL TREATMENT AND ADOPTION.
  2. #2 $4K
    ADMINISTERING MEDICATION AND MICROCHIPPING ANIMALS WHILE IN BOARDING CARE.
named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Adoption Events
Hosts events where potential adopters can meet dogs and their fosters; also arranges private meetings for adoptions
Dog Socialization and Walking
Volunteers help dogs in temporary boarding by walking, playing, and socializing them to improve comfort and behavior
Foster Program
Provides temporary homes for rescued dogs through a network of volunteer foster families; rescue covers all expenses including vet care and food
Obedience Training
Offers basic obedience training classes to all adopters to support successful integration of dogs into their new homes
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Dog Foster Care & Adoption 9 activities
    • Dog Rescue and Adoption
      Rescues homeless dogs, provides them with temporary foster homes, and facilitates their adoption through events and private meetings. Most dogs are adopted in under a month.
    • Dog Rescue and Adoption Program
      Rescues homeless dogs, provides them with temporary foster homes, and facilitates their adoption. This includes covering all expenses for foster dogs, such as veterinary care and food, and organizing adoption events and private meetings between adopters and foster caregivers.
    • Dog Rescue and Adoption Program
      Rescues homeless dogs, provides them with temporary foster homes, and facilitates their adoption. This includes covering all expenses for foster dogs, such as veterinary care and food, and organizing adoption events and private meetings between adopters and foster caregivers.
    • Facilitates dog adoptions through events and private meetings
      Organizes adoption events and coordinates private meetings between prospective adopters and foster caregivers to connect dogs with permanent families.
    • Facilitates dog adoptions through events and private meetings
      Organizes adoption events and coordinates private meetings between prospective adopters and foster caregivers to support successful dog adoptions.
    • Places homeless dogs in temporary foster homes
      Provides temporary foster care for homeless dogs, with most dogs adopted within a month; covers all associated expenses including food and veterinary care.
    • Places homeless dogs in temporary foster homes
      Provides foster care for homeless dogs, with most placed into permanent homes within a month; covers all associated costs including food and veterinary care.
    • Provides temporary foster care for homeless dogs
      Places homeless dogs into temporary foster homes, with most adopted within a month; covers all associated expenses including veterinary care and food.
    • Veterinary Care for Rescued Dogs
      Provides comprehensive veterinary care for all rescued dogs, including spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchipping, county registration, and blood testing, covering all associated expenses.
  • Animal Temperament Assessment 6 activities
    • Conducts temperament evaluations in temporary boarding
      Places dogs in temporary boarding to assess their demeanor and temperament, using the evaluation to determine the most suitable foster or permanent home.
    • Conducts temperament evaluations in temporary boarding
      Places dogs in temporary boarding to assess their demeanor and temperament, using findings to determine the most suitable foster or permanent home.
    • Conducts temperament evaluations in temporary boarding
      Places dogs in temporary boarding to assess their demeanor and temperament, which informs appropriate placement in foster or permanent homes.
    • Dog Temperament Evaluation
      Places dogs into temporary boarding to evaluate their demeanor and temperament, which helps determine the best foster or permanent home placement.
    • Dog Temperament Evaluation
      Places dogs into temporary boarding to evaluate their demeanor and temperament, which helps determine the best foster or permanent home placement.
    • Dog Temperament Evaluation
      Places dogs into temporary boarding to evaluate their demeanor and temperament, which helps determine the best foster or permanent home placement.
  • Animal Rescue & Shelter Volunteer Support 6 activities
    • Engages volunteers in dog care and adoption support
      Utilizes volunteers to walk, play with, and socialize dogs in foster care, and to assist as handlers during adoption events and training sessions.
    • Engages volunteers in dog care and adoption support
      Utilizes volunteers to walk, play with, and socialize dogs in care, and to serve as handlers during adoption events and training sessions.
    • Engages volunteers in dog care and adoption support
      Utilizes volunteers to walk, play with, and socialize dogs in care, and to serve as handlers at adoption events and training sessions.
    • Volunteer Engagement
      Engages volunteers to walk, play with, and socialize dogs in temporary homes, and to serve as dog handlers at adoption events and training sessions.
    • Volunteer Engagement
      Engages volunteers to walk, play with, and socialize dogs in temporary homes, and to serve as dog handlers at adoption events and training sessions.
    • Volunteer Engagement
      Engages volunteers to walk, play with, and socialize dogs in temporary homes, and to serve as dog handlers at adoption events and training sessions.
  • Dog Behavioral Training & Socialization 5 activities
    • Delivers post-adoption obedience training support
      Provides basic obedience training classes to all adopters to promote successful integration of adopted dogs into their new homes.
    • Offers post-adoption obedience training support
      Provides basic obedience training classes to all adopters to promote successful integration of adopted dogs into their homes.
    • Post-Adoption Obedience Training
      Offers basic obedience training classes to all adopters to support successful integration of the dog into their new home.
    • Post-Adoption Support and Training
      Offers basic obedience training classes to all adopters to support the successful integration of dogs into their new homes.
    • Post-Adoption Support and Training
      Offers basic obedience training classes to all adopters to support the successful integration of dogs into their new homes.
  • Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services 5 activities
    • Provides comprehensive veterinary care for dogs prior to adoption
      Delivers full medical care for all dogs before adoption, including spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, microchipping, county registration, and blood testing.
    • Provides comprehensive veterinary care for dogs prior to adoption
      Offers spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, microchipping, county registration, and blood testing for all dogs before adoption to ensure their health and readiness for permanent homes.
    • Provides comprehensive veterinary care for dogs prior to adoption
      Offers spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, microchipping, county registration, and blood testing for all dogs in the rescue program before adoption.
    • Veterinary Care for Rescued Dogs
      Provides comprehensive veterinary care to all dogs prior to adoption, including spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchipping, county registration, and blood testing.
    • Veterinary Care for Rescued Dogs
      Provides comprehensive veterinary care to all dogs prior to adoption, including spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchipping, county registration, and blood testing.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Facilitates dog adoptions through events and private meetings
      Organizes adoption events and coordinates private meetings between prospective adopters and foster caregivers to support matched placements.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$206K
Contributions & grants$194K94%
Program service revenue$12K6%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$207K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$18K
Cash$16K
Investments$0
Liabilities$13K
Net assets$5K
Liquid reserves0.9 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -28.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 1
  • DEE ALSCHULER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • Dee Alschuler Government — Executive Director of Lucky Dog Rescue
  • GuideStar Partner — Awarded Lucky Dog Rescue a Bronze Transparency seal.
  • Scottsdale Award Program Partner — Awarded Lucky Dog Rescue the "Best of Scottsdale Award" in the Pet Service – Dog rescue category for multiple years.