activities · 19
what they do
direct service · 17
- Animal Education Programs Animal Welfare Education ProgramsProvides animal education services to volunteers and pet owners on proper animal care, including animal awareness presentations at libraries, schools, and community events. Offers Pet Safety and Awareness classes for K-12 students and adult education classes on topics like pet selection, first aid, CPR, and senior pet care. Also offers quarterly pet CPR classes for the public.
- Animal Education and Awareness Programs Animal Welfare Education ProgramsProvides animal education services to volunteers and pet owners on proper animal care, offers animal awareness presentations at libraries, schools, and community events, and delivers pet safety and awareness programs to residents of Surprise. This includes classes for K-12 students on pet responsibilities and safety, and adult education classes on pet selection, first aid, CPR, and senior pet care.
- Animal education programs for youth and adults Animal Welfare Education ProgramsOffers structured education programs including Pet Safety and Awareness classes for K–12 students covering pet responsibilities, safety, and basic care, as well as adult education classes on pet selection, first aid, illness recognition, CPR, and senior pet care at community sites. Also provides quarterly public pet CPR classes led by a certified instructor.
- Community Outreach and Resource Distribution Essential Goods and Food Distribution EventsConducts outreach programs and distributes handouts on disaster preparedness, general resources, and children's activity books at community events.
- Community Outreach and Resource Distribution Animal Welfare Education ProgramsConducts outreach programs and distributes handouts on disaster preparedness, general resources, and children's activity books at community events. Delivers pet safety and awareness programs to residents of Surprise through community outreach initiatives.
- Community outreach and awareness events Animal Welfare Education ProgramsConducts outreach through animal awareness presentations at libraries, schools, and community events, and distributes handouts on disaster preparedness, pet safety, and children's activity materials. Delivers pet safety and awareness programs specifically to residents of Surprise, AZ.
- Emergency Animal Care and Crisis Intervention Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareProvides emergency animal care services for animals in crisis situations and offers crisis intervention for animals and their owners, including pet care assistance during crises through warm referrals with community organizations. This includes assistance and referrals for pets and owners affected by disasters, job loss, or loss of home.
- Emergency Animal Care and Crisis Intervention Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareProvides emergency animal care services for animals in crisis situations and offers crisis intervention for animals and their owners, including pet care assistance during crises and referrals to critical resources for pets and owners affected by disasters or life changes.
- Emergency animal care and crisis intervention Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareProvides emergency animal care services for animals in crisis situations and offers crisis intervention support for animals and their owners, including during disasters such as house fires, natural disasters, job loss, or death of a family member. Delivers assistance and referrals to critical resources through warm referrals with community organizations.
- Foster-based animal shelter operations Neonatal and Foster Kitten Care ProgramOperates as a no-kill animal shelter, housing animals in foster homes rather than a physical facility.
- No-Kill Animal Shelter OperationsOperates as a no-kill animal shelter, housing animals in foster homes.
- Pet Food Assistance and Bereavement Support Pet Food Bank and Pantry ServicesDistributes pet food and provides support to families before, during, and after the death of a pet through community programs. Offers general pet food assistance.
- Pet Food and Bereavement Support Pet Food Bank and Pantry ServicesDistributes pet food and provides support to families before, during, and after the death of a pet through community programs, including pet food assistance.
- Pet Rehoming Program Dog Adoption FacilitationFacilitates rehoming for pets when owners are unable to care for them or reunite, including a program that allows pet owners to participate in choosing a new home for their pets. Animals are housed in foster homes during this process.
- Pet Rehoming Services Dog Adoption FacilitationFacilitates rehoming for pets when owners are unable to reunite or care for them, including a program that allows pet owners to participate in choosing a new home for their pets.
- Pet food assistance and support servicesProvides pet food assistance and ongoing support to families before, during, and after the death of a pet through community programs.
- Pet rehoming services Dog Adoption FacilitationFacilitates rehoming for pets when owners are unable to care for them, including allowing owners to participate in selecting a new home for their pets.
advocacy · 2
- Animal Welfare Advocacy Animal Welfare Advocacy & LegislationEngages in advocacy efforts with state and local government agencies to improve animal welfare.
- Animal welfare advocacy Animal Welfare Advocacy & LegislationEngages in advocacy efforts with state and local government agencies to improve animal welfare policies and outcomes.
strategies · 22
how they think
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- Community education for crisis prevention and responsibility community_education_for_crisis_preventionUses education programs to promote pet owner responsibility, increase awareness of the shelter’s role, and empower citizens to provide interim care during pet health emergencies, building community resilience.
- Community outreach for pet safety education community_outreachUses community outreach and participation in local events to deliver pet safety and awareness education, increasing public knowledge and engagement.
- Community partnership model for pet support community-partnership_modelUses partnerships with local pet food banks and churches to distribute pet food and provide emotional support to families, leveraging community institutions to extend reach and impact.
- Community-Based Pet Welfare Education and Support community_outreachThe organization utilizes community outreach, local events, and partnerships with local pet food banks and churches to deliver pet safety and awareness education, distribute pet food, and provide emotional support. This strategy aims to promote responsible pet ownership, prevent neglect and abuse, and empower community members to assist in pet health emergencies.
- Community-based pet crisis support through partnerships community-partnership_modelLeverages partnerships with local pet food banks, churches, and community organizations to distribute resources and provide emotional support, strengthening community capacity to support pets and families in crisis.
- Compassionate care model integrating education and community action compassionate careProvides compassionate care for animals by combining education, crisis intervention, and community engagement to foster accountability and collective responsibility.
- Compassionate care through education and community involvement compassionate careProvides compassionate care to animals by combining education, crisis intervention, and community engagement to create a supportive ecosystem for at-risk pets and their owners.
- Empowering Pet Owners for Responsible Re-homingThe organization provides a sustainable and safe solution for pet owners needing to re-home their pets by involving and empowering them in the process. This approach aims to reduce the number of abandoned and surrendered pets in shelters.
- Integrated Crisis Response for Pet Care integrated_crisis_responseCHANCE SHELTER acts as a central resource and coordinates with various outreach alliances, including hospitals, human services, and first responders, to ensure pet care during human crises. This approach allows first responders to focus on human needs while pets are cared for, and aims to keep pets with their owners during difficult times.
- Integrated crisis response for pets and people integrated_crisis_responseActs as a central resource connecting hospitals, assisted-living facilities, funeral homes, human services, and first responders to support pet care during human crises, ensuring holistic crisis response that includes animal needs.
- Integrated crisis response linking pets and human services integrated_crisis_responseOperates as a central node in a network of human and animal service providers—including hospitals, first responders, and funeral homes—to ensure pet care is addressed during human crises, enabling uninterrupted human-focused emergency response.
- Linking pet care to human crisis response pet_human_crisis_linkageAddresses pet care during human crises so that first responders and service providers can focus on people in need, recognizing the interdependence of human and animal well-being in emergencies.
- Pet retention support during crises pet_retention_supportKeeps owners and their pets together during times of crisis by providing necessary assistance, reducing shelter surrenders and abandonment through targeted support.
- Policy Advocacy for Animal Welfare policy_advocacyCHANCE SHELTER advances animal welfare by collaborating with state and local government agencies, indicating a strategy to influence policy and systemic change for the benefit of animals.
- Policy advocacy for animal welfare policy_advocacyAdvances animal welfare through collaboration with state and local government agencies, influencing policy and systems-level change to protect animals.
- Policy and systems advocacy for animal welfare policy_advocacyAdvances animal welfare outcomes through collaboration with state and local government agencies to influence policy and institutional practices.
- Proactive prevention of animal neglect and overpopulation proactive preventionEmploys education and early intervention strategies to prevent animal neglect, abuse, and overpopulation before they occur, focusing on long-term systemic change.
- Proactive prevention through education and pet retention proactive preventionPrevents pet surrender and abandonment by promoting owner responsibility via education and by providing support that keeps pets with their families during crises, reducing shelter intake.
- Vehicle donation sponsorship for fundraising vehicle_donation_sponsorshipUses vehicle donation sponsorships as a fundraising strategy, offering promotional benefits to donors to incentivize support.
- Vendor event management with risk mitigation vendor_event_supportManages vendor events by providing space while requiring self-sufficiency, proof of insurance, and operating under liability disclaimers to minimize organizational risk.
- Volunteer Integration for Emergency Response volunteer_integration_with_first_respondersCHANCE SHELTER integrates volunteers to coordinate with first responders, ensuring that emergency animal needs are met effectively. This leverages community involvement for critical support.
- Volunteer integration with emergency response volunteer integration with first respondersIntegrates trained volunteers with first responders to address emergency animal needs, enhancing rapid response capacity during crises.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Community Outreach Events
Participates in local events such as fire department open houses, parades, and fundraisers to distribute resources, recruit volunteers, and promote disaster preparedness and pet awareness.
Crisis Intervention & Community Outreach
Provides emergency support for pets during personal crises such as house fires, natural disasters, job loss, or death in the family; partners with first responders, hospitals, and human services to care for pets when owners cannot.
Education Programs
Offers pet safety and care classes for K-12 students and adults, including topics like responsible pet ownership, pet first aid, CPR, and senior pet care; classes available upon request in Surprise and Sun City areas.
Grief Counseling
Provides emotional support to families before, during, and after the loss of a pet, helping them navigate end-of-life decisions and bereavement.
Rehoming Program
Supports pet owners who need to re-home their pets by facilitating the search for new adoptive families, allowing owners to remain involved in the selection process and ensuring accountability through adoption agreements.
relationships · 11
who they work with
- Recreation Centers of Sun City West Partner — Collaborates with Chance Shelter to share outreach materials or host programs.
- Rescue Vendor Partner — Collaborates with rescue vendors who bring adoptable pets to events, though adoptions are not affiliated with Chance Shelter.
- Rio Salado RISE program Partner — Hosts adult education classes in partnership with Chance Shelter.
- Sun City West Lecture Hall Partner — Hosts adult education classes in partnership with Chance Shelter.
- assisted-living facilities Partner — Referral and support partnership for pet care during resident crises
- first responders Partner — Referral and support partnership for pet care during emergency responses
- funeral homes Partner — Referral and support partnership for pet care when owners pass away
- hospital caseworkers Partner — Referral and support partnership for pet care during human crises
- human services Partner — Referral and support partnership for pet care during social service interventions
- police departments Partner — Assists pets and their owners through alliances with police departments.
- valley fire departments Partner — Assists pets and their owners through alliances with fire departments.