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ARIZONA CHIHUAHUA RESCUE INC

MESA, AZ · EIN 261793355 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · NTEE D20 · Animal-Related · Micro (<$100K) · www.azchihuahuarescue.org
revenue
$77K
expenses
$55K
net assets
$281K
employees
mission · from form 990

TO RESCUE, REHABILITATE AND PLACE CHIHUAHUAS INTO STABLE, LOVING, HOMES. TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF CHIHUAHUA OWNERSHIP. TO BUILD PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND.

profile · synthesized from sources

Arizona Chihuahua Rescue Inc is a nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing, fostering, and rehoming Chihuahuas and Chihuahua mixes in Arizona. The organization focuses on animals abandoned, abused, or surrendered due to owner circumstances, providing medical care, behavioral assessments, and foster placement. They operate exclusively within Arizona and emphasize responsible adoption, lifelong commitment, and community education about shelter dogs.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Adoption Events
Hosts regular and special off-site adoption events to connect dogs with potential adopters, including partnerships with local businesses and shelters
Adoption Program
Matches rescued Chihuahuas with permanent adoptive families through a structured application process, home visits, and meet-and-greet sessions
Foster Program
Provides temporary homes for rescued Chihuahuas; foster families care for dogs while AZCR covers veterinary costs and offers support, supplies, and guidance
Transport and Rescue Missions
Coordinates rescue and transport of Chihuahuas from high-risk environments, including past efforts to bring dogs from Kuwait and Tucson to Arizona
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Dog Foster Care & Adoption 6 activities
    • Chihuahua Rescue and Adoption Program
      Rescues Chihuahuas, provides them with temporary foster care including medical attention, nutrition, and behavioral training, and facilitates their adoption into permanent homes. This includes processing applications, conducting home visits, and organizing adoption events.
    • Chihuahua Rescue and Adoption Program
      Rescues Chihuahuas, provides them with temporary foster care including medical attention, nutrition, and behavioral training, and facilitates their adoption into permanent homes. This includes processing applications, conducting home visits, and organizing adoption events.
    • Sanctuary Program for Special Needs Chihuahuas
      Provides long-term care, love, and medical attention in home-based settings for sanctuary dogs with health, emotional, or age-related issues that make them unsuitable for adoption.
    • Sanctuary Program for Special Needs Chihuahuas
      Provides long-term care, medical attention, and love in home-based settings for sanctuary dogs with health, emotional, or age-related issues that prevent them from being adopted.
    • Sanctuary Program for Special Needs Chihuahuas
      Provides long-term care, love, and medical attention in home-based settings for sanctuary dogs with health, emotional, or age-related issues that prevent them from being adopted.
    • Sanctuary Program for Special Needs Chihuahuas
      Provides long-term care, love, and medical attention in home-based settings for sanctuary dogs with health, emotional, or age-related issues that make them difficult to adopt.
  • Lost Pet Recovery & Reunification 3 activities
    • Lost Dog Networking
      Assists in networking lost dogs by sharing flyers or photos provided by owners to help reunite them with their families.
    • Lost Dog Networking
      Assists in networking lost dogs by sharing flyers or photos provided by owners to help reunite them with their families.
    • Lost Dog Networking
      Assists owners in networking lost dogs by sharing flyers or photos provided by them to help reunite pets with their families.
  • Animal Rescue & Shelter Volunteer Support 3 activities
    • Volunteer Engagement
      Engages volunteers for various tasks including data entry, internet and social media networking, transportation, and assistance at adoption events to support the rescue operations.
    • Volunteer Engagement
      Engages volunteers for various tasks including data entry, internet and social media networking, transportation, and assistance at adoption events to support the organization's operations.
    • Volunteer Engagement
      Engages volunteers for various tasks including data entry, internet and social media networking, transportation, and assistance at adoption events to support the rescue operations.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Chihuahua Rescue and Adoption Program
      Rescues Chihuahuas, including those with special needs or from deplorable conditions, provides them with temporary foster care, medical attention (including vaccinations, microchipping, spay/neuter, and other veterinary care), and behavioral rehabilitation, and facilitates their adoption into permanent homes through an application, interview, home visit, and meet-and-greet process.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$77K
Contributions & grants$36K48%
Program service revenue$27K36%
Investment income$7K9%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$55K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$281K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$281K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
relationships · 10

who they work with

  • Humane Shelter of Kuwait Partner — The Humane Shelter of Kuwait handled the initial rescue and funding for dogs from Kuwait.
  • Lost Dogs Arizona Partner — Recommends Lost Dogs Arizona as a resource for lost dog recovery and advises filing reports on their site.
  • Maricopa County Government — Directs the public to Maricopa County's lost and found pet services, including phone reporting and an interactive map.
  • Maricopa County Animal Care and Control Partner — Partnered with Maricopa County Animal Care and Control for a rescue mission transporting Chihuahuas to Pennsylvania.
  • PACC911 Partner — Featured in a news story about the PACC911 Adopt-A-Thon.
  • PAWS Protecting Animal Welfare Society Partner — Partnered with PAWS Protecting Animal Welfare Society in Kuwait to rescue two Chihuahuas, Zak and Azir.
  • Paws to Heart Rescue Partner — Partnered with Paws to Heart Rescue to transport 25 Chihuahuas and Chihuahua mixes to Pennsylvania for fostering and adoption.
  • PayPal Partner — Payment processing partner used to facilitate donations for sanctuary dog care.
  • Pete and Mac’s Partner — Beneficiary of a "Yappy Hour" event at Pete and Mac's in Gilbert.
  • Second Chance Chi Partner — Collaborates on adoption services, as indicated by shared adoption application link.