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DESERT LABRADOR RETRIEVER RESCUE INC

GLENDALE, AZ · EIN 311706380 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE D99 · Animal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.dlrraz.org
revenue
$464K
expenses
$327K
net assets
$223K
employees
0
program ratio
93%
mission · from form 990

RESCUE DOGS FROM COUNTY SHELTERS, PRIVATE SHELTERS, AND HOMES. DOGS ARE GIVEN MEDICAL CARE, TRAINING/REHABILITATION AND SHELTER. THE DOGS ARE SUBSEQUENTLY PLACES IN NEW HOMES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue (DLRR) is an Arizona-based nonprofit that rescues Labrador Retrievers and Lab mixes from shelters and difficult home situations. Dogs receive medical care, behavioral rehabilitation, and foster placement before being adopted into permanent homes. The organization operates entirely through volunteers and focuses on in-state adoptions, requiring home visits and local support for all placements.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Adoption Program
Rescues Lab and Lab-mix dogs from shelters and high-risk situations, provides medical and behavioral care in foster homes, and places them in permanent adoptive homes across Arizona
Dog-a-Log
Email newsletter featuring bios of adoptable dogs, shared exclusively with approved adopters to facilitate matches
activities · 5 clusters

what they do

  • Dog Foster Care & Adoption 4 activities
    • Adoption program with structured placement process
      Operates a formal adoption program using an application process, in-state home visits, meet-and-greets, and ongoing local support for adopters. Distributes a digital catalog (Dog-a-Log) of adoptable dogs to approved applicants.
    • Comprehensive medical care for rescued dogs
      Provides essential veterinary services for all rescued dogs, including spaying/neutering, vaccinations, microchipping, diagnostics, treatment of chronic conditions, and specialist care as needed. The average medical cost per dog is $500, with individual cases involving dermatology, orthopedic repair, and parasite treatment.
    • Foster care program for rescued Labrador Retrievers
      Provides temporary foster care for rescued Labrador Retrievers and mixes, supporting dogs with behavioral or medical needs until permanent adoption. The program is part of the organization’s broader rehoming services.
    • Rescue and Rehabilitation of Labrador Retrievers
      Rescues stray, surrendered, and displaced Labrador Retrievers and mixes across Arizona, providing rehabilitation and essential medical care including exams, vaccinations, microchipping, and treatment for chronic conditions and injuries. Since 1999, over 6,000 dogs have been rescued.
  • Pet Memorial & Tribute Programs 1 activity
    • Community Engagement and Memorials
      Maintains a tribute page for deceased adopted Labrador Retrievers, invites adopters to submit stories and photos of their adopted dogs, and shares success stories from adoptive families to honor their memory and engage the community.
  • Structured Volunteer Recruitment and Integration 1 activity
    • Volunteer Program
      Operates a structured volunteer program that requires an application, fee payment, and online orientation training for participants.
  • Animal Rescue & Shelter Volunteer Support 1 activity
    • Volunteer program with formal onboarding
      Runs a structured volunteer program requiring applications, fee payments, and completion of online orientation training to support rescue and adoption operations.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Foster Care Program
      Manages a foster care program for rescued Labrador Retrievers, providing temporary homes and care before adoption.
    • Labrador Retriever Adoption Program
      Operates an adoption program for rescued Labrador Retrievers and mixes, which includes an application process, distribution of a digital catalog of adoptable dogs, and completion of over 6,000 adoptions across 241 zip codes in Arizona. All unaltered rescued dogs are spayed/neutered before adoption.
    • Post-adoption engagement and tribute program
      Maintains a tribute page for rescued Labrador Retrievers who have passed away and invites adopters to submit stories and photos. Shares success stories and photos from adoptive families to celebrate outcomes.
    • Rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of Labrador Retrievers
      Rescues stray, surrendered, and displaced Labrador Retrievers and mixes across Arizona, providing comprehensive rehabilitation and permanent rehoming. Since 1999, the organization has rescued and adopted out over 6,000 dogs across 241 zip codes in the state.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$464K
Contributions & grants$225K49%
Program service revenue$47K10%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$191K
expenses
Total expenses$327K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$223K
Cash$223K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$223K
Liquid reserves8.2 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +74.1%
relationships · 5

who they work with

  • DLRR volunteer Partner — Volunteers conduct home visits, facilitate meet and greets, and support adoption coordination.
  • PACC APS Partner — Collaborates with PACC APS to rescue dogs from confiscation and hoarding situations.
  • State Forty Eight® Partner — Collaborated on a limited-edition t-shirt design.
  • Tucson Humane Partner — Source of rescued dogs, such as Murphy, the first dog adopted through DLRR.
  • desertlabrescue.org Partner — Platform used for adoption applications and user login, indicating operational partnership or shared infrastructure.