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SOUTHWEST OASIS LABRADOR RESCUE INC

Tucson, AZ · EIN 834283919 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE D20 · Animal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · solraz.org
revenue
$253K
expenses
$161K
net assets
$199K
employees
0
volunteers
197
program ratio
98%
mission · from form 990

Rescue and rehome Labrador retrievers

profile · synthesized from sources

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.

named programs · 5 · from sources

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
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Dog Foster Care & Adoption 13 activities
    • Adopter screening and home visit process
      Conducts home visits through a dedicated Home Visit Team to evaluate potential adopters’ living environments and match them with appropriate dogs to ensure successful placements.
    • 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 application processing
      Processes adoption applications with a $15 non-refundable fee to cover administrative costs.
    • Dog adoption placement
      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
      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 adoption program
      Facilitates the adoption of rescued Labrador dogs into permanent homes, ensuring each dog is spayed/neutered, microchipped, up-to-date on vaccinations (Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella), and tested negative for Heartworm, Lyme’s, Anaplasmosis, and Ehrlichiosis before placement.
    • Foster Care Program
      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
      Operates a foster-based care system limited to Arizona residents, where dogs receive individualized attention and care in home environments prior to adoption.
    • Foster care program for rescued dogs
      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
      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
      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.
    • Rescue and rehabilitation of homeless Labrador dogs
      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.
    • Rescue and rehabilitation of homeless Labradors
      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 through this program.
  • Adoption Events & Meet-and-Greets 7 activities
    • Adoptable dog communications
      Distributes an email newsletter, "The Paw-Print," every Tuesday and Friday to approved adopters, listing available dogs and foster contact information.
    • Adoption Communication
      Distributes "The Paw-Print" via email twice a week to approved adopters, listing available dogs and foster contact information.
    • Adoption Meet & Greet Events
      Hosts meet and greet events, such as "Snooze Meet & Greet," to introduce adoptable dogs to potential adopters.
    • Adoption events and outreach
      Hosts regular meet-and-greet events, including "Snooze Meet & Greet" events at locations such as Pet Supplies Plus in Moon Valley, to connect available dogs with potential adopters.
    • Adoption outreach and dog availability communication
      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
      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.
    • Communication with adopters and fosters
      Distributes an email newsletter, "The Paw-Print," every Tuesday and Friday listing dogs available for adoption and providing foster contact information to approved adopters.
  • Adoption Home Study & Placement Screening 4 activities
    • Adopter Screening and Support
      Conducts home visits to assess potential adopters and provides post-adoption check-ins and resources to ensure successful placements.
    • Post-adoption support
      Provides ongoing check-ins, resources, and guidance to adopters after placement to support long-term adoption success.
    • Post-adoption support
      Provides ongoing check-ins, resources, and guidance to adopters after placement to support successful long-term adoptions.
    • Post-adoption support services
      Provides ongoing check-ins, resources, and guidance to adopters after placement to ensure successful long-term adoptions.
  • Animal Transport & Logistics Coordination 3 activities
    • Dog transportation services
      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.
    • Dog transportation services
      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.
    • Volunteer Transportation Services
      Organizes volunteer transporters to move Labradors to foster homes, veterinary appointments, and throughout the Southwest, including local trips in Phoenix and Tucson areas.
  • Animal Rescue & Shelter Volunteer Support 3 activities
    • Volunteer Recruitment
      Recruits volunteers for various roles including fostering, dog transportation, application review, and administrative tasks to support rescue operations.
    • Volunteer recruitment and engagement
      Recruits volunteers to support fostering, dog transportation, application review, administrative tasks, and other operational needs.
    • Volunteer recruitment and engagement
      Recruits volunteers to support operations including fostering, dog transportation, application review, and administrative tasks.
  • Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services 2 activities
    • Medical preparation of dogs for adoption
      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.
    • Pre-adoption medical care and preparation
      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.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Volunteer recruitment and transportation network
      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.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$253K
Contributions & grants$179K71%
Program service revenue$74K29%
Investment income$10%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$161K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$199K
Cash$199K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$199K
Liquid reserves14.8 mo
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue +36.3%
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.