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SOUTHWEST OASIS LABRADOR RESCUE INC

AZ · EIN 834283919 · $253K rev · operational · solraz.org
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Southwest Oasis Labrador Rescue (SOLR) is a volunteer-run nonprofit that rescues and rehomes Labrador retrievers in need across Arizona and the Southwest. The organization relies on foster homes, as it operates without a physical shelter, and provides full medical care including treatment for heartworm, parvo, and injuries. SOLR supports adoptions through home visits, meet-and-greets, and post-adoption check-ins.

activities · 23

what they do

direct service · 22
  • Adoptable dog communications Dog Adoption Facilitation
    Distributes an email newsletter, "The Paw-Print," every Tuesday and Friday to approved adopters, listing available dogs and foster contact information.
  • Adopter Screening and Support Foster Care and Adoption Services
    Conducts home visits to assess potential adopters and provides post-adoption check-ins and resources to ensure successful placements.
  • Adoption Communication Dog Adoption Facilitation
    Distributes "The Paw-Print" via email twice a week to approved adopters, listing available dogs and foster contact information.
  • Adoption Meet & Greet Events Dog Adoption Facilitation
    Hosts meet and greet events, such as "Snooze Meet & Greet," to introduce adoptable dogs to potential adopters.
  • Adoption application and screening process
    Charges a $15 non-refundable fee for adoption applications to cover administrative costs and recruits volunteers to review applications as part of the screening process.
  • Adoption outreach and dog availability communication Dog Adoption Facilitation
    Hosts regular "Snooze Meet & Greet" and other adoption events at locations like Pet Supplies Plus in Moon Valley, and distributes "The Paw-Print" email newsletter on Tuesdays and Fridays listing available dogs and foster contacts to approved adopters.
  • Adoption outreach and events Dog Adoption Facilitation
    Hosts regular meet-and-greet events, including "Snooze Meet & Greet" events at Pet Supplies Plus in Moon Valley, to connect available dogs with potential adopters.
  • Dog adoption placement Dog Adoption Facilitation
    Facilitates the adoption of rescued Labrador dogs into permanent homes, including matching dogs with adopters through home visits and meet-and-greet events.
  • Dog adoption placement services Dog Adoption Facilitation
    Facilitates the adoption of Labrador dogs into permanent homes through application screening, home visits, and matching services. Charges a $15 non-refundable application fee to cover administrative costs.
  • Dog transportation services Volunteer Coordination for Animal Rescue
    Organizes volunteer transporters to move dogs to foster homes and veterinary appointments, providing transportation seven days a week across Phoenix, Tucson, and the broader Southwest region.
  • Foster Care Program Dog Adoption Facilitation
    Operates a foster program for rescued Labradors, limited to residents of Arizona, providing individual attention and care in foster homes until adoption.
  • Foster care program for rescued dogs Dog Adoption Facilitation
    Operates a foster-based care system limited to Arizona residents, utilizing foster homes to provide individualized attention and temporary housing for rescued Labrador dogs.
  • Foster program for rescued dogs Dog Adoption Facilitation
    Operates a foster-based care program limited to Arizona residents, using foster homes to provide individualized attention and care for rescued Labradors.
  • Labrador Rescue and Adoption Program Dog Adoption Facilitation
    Rescues homeless Labradors, including those with medical conditions, provides them with necessary medical care (spaying/neutering, vaccinations, microchipping), and facilitates their adoption to approved homes. The program saved 223 Labradors in 2025.
  • Medical preparation of dogs for adoption Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care
    Ensures all dogs are spayed or neutered, vaccinated (including Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella), tested negative for Heartworm, Lyme’s, Anaplasmosis, and Ehrlichiosis, and microchipped before adoption.
  • Provides ongoing check-ins, resources, and guidance to adopters after placement to support successful long-term adoptions.
  • Post-adoption support services Foster Care and Adoption Services
    Provides ongoing check-ins, resources, and guidance to adopters after placement to ensure successful long-term adoptions.
  • Pre-adoption medical care and preparation Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care
    Ensures all dogs are spayed or neutered, vaccinated (including Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella), tested negative for Heartworm, Lyme’s, Anaplasmosis, and Ehrlichiosis, and microchipped before adoption.
  • Rescue and rehabilitation of homeless Labrador dogs Dog Adoption Facilitation
    Rescues homeless Labradors, including those with medical conditions such as heartworm, cancer, broken legs, Parvo, and pregnant mothers, providing necessary medical care. In 2025, the organization saved 223 dogs.
  • Volunteer Transportation Services Volunteer Coordination for Animal Rescue
    Organizes volunteer transporters to move Labradors to foster homes, veterinary appointments, and throughout the Southwest, including local trips in Phoenix and Tucson areas.
  • Volunteer recruitment and engagement Volunteer Coordination for Animal Rescue
    Recruits volunteers to support fostering, dog transportation, application review, administrative tasks, and other operational needs.
  • Volunteer recruitment and transportation network Volunteer Coordination for Animal Rescue
    Recruits volunteers to support fostering, application review, administrative tasks, and dog transportation. Organizes volunteer transporters for moving dogs locally and across the Southwest seven days a week.
capacity building · 1
  • Recruits volunteers for various roles including fostering, dog transportation, application review, and administrative tasks to support rescue operations.
strategies · 20

how they think

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named programs · 5

what they call their work

Adoption Process
Structured process including application, home visit, vet check, meet-and-greet, and post-adoption follow-up to ensure successful placements
Fostering Program
Provides temporary homes for rescued Labradors; foster homes care for dogs, assist with behavioral assessments, and help prepare them for adoption
Home Visit Team
Volunteers conduct in-person or virtual home visits to assess applicant suitability and match dogs with compatible families
Medical Care Program
Provides full medical treatment including spay/neuter, vaccinations, heartworm treatment, parvo care, and surgery for injuries
Transport Program
Volunteer drivers transport dogs from intake locations to foster homes or veterinary appointments across the Southwest
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • Donorbox Partner — Platform used to process donations for the organization.
  • PACC911 Partner — Partner organization as indicated by shared partner seal.
  • PACC911 Partner — Partners with PACC911.
  • Pet Supplies Plus - Moon Valley Partner — Hosts adoption meet and greet events for Southwest Oasis Labrador Rescue.
  • Vet Naturals Partner — Sponsored by Vet Naturals.
  • Vet Naturals Partner — Sponsors Southwest Oasis Labrador Rescue.