activities · 28
what they do
direct service · 28
- Accept cat surrenders Cat Intake and Surrender ServicesAccepts cat surrenders when capacity allows and guarantees re-takeback of any cat or kitten originally adopted through Southern Arizona Cat Rescue.
- Adoption support and post-adoption services Permanent Identification for Adopted PetsRegisters microchips for adopters for life through Petstablished and maintains a policy of always taking back cats originally adopted from the organization, ensuring lifelong support for adopted animals.
- Cat Lounge Operation Adoption-Focused Cat Lounge and CafeOperates Hunter's Kitten Lounge, a non-profit cat lounge in Tucson, which lists available cats and kittens for adoption and posts new cats and kittens weekly once they are cleared for adoption.
- Cat Surrender and Take-Back Program Cat Intake and Surrender ServicesAccepts cat surrenders when capacity allows and always takes back cats/kittens that were originally adopted from Southern Arizona Cat Rescue.
- Cat and Kitten Fostering Program Neonatal and Foster Kitten Care ProgramOperates a cat and kitten fostering program that supports animals from intake through adoption, providing training, medical care, and supplies for foster caregivers.
- Community cat TNR education and resourcesDirects the public to educational resources about Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) practices for feral and community cats, supporting humane population management in the community.
- Education on Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) practicesDirects the public to educational resources about Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) for feral and community cats to promote humane population management.
- Facilitate cat and kitten adoptions Adoption-Focused Cat Lounge and CafeLists available cats and kittens for adoption, posts new animals weekly once cleared, and operates Hunter's Kitten Lounge in Tucson as a non-profit adoption space. Facilitated 730 adoptions in 2024.
- Foster and adoption program for cats and kittens Neonatal and Foster Kitten Care ProgramOperates a foster-based program that takes in cats and kittens, provides medical care including vaccines, deworming, spaying/neutering, and FIV/FeLV testing, and places them in foster care until adoption. The organization has taken in over 3,800 cats since 2019 and facilitated 730 adoptions in 2024 alone.
- Foster-based cat and kitten rescue and adoption program Neonatal and Foster Kitten Care ProgramOperates a foster-based program that takes in cats and kittens, provides medical care including vaccines, deworming, spaying/neutering, and FIV/FeLV testing, and places them in foster care until adoption. The organization has taken in over 3,800 cats since 2019 and facilitated 730 adoptions in 2024 alone.
- Lifetime microchip registration for adopters Permanent Identification for Adopted PetsRegisters microchips for adopters for life through Petstablished, ensuring permanent identification and traceability for adopted cats.
- Lost Cat Guidance Lost Pet Reunification ServicesProvides guidance to the public on reporting lost cats through online platforms and advises pet owners to update microchip information and create flyers when searching for lost cats.
- Maintain lifelong microchip registration for adopters Permanent Identification for Adopted PetsRegisters microchips for adopters for life through Petstablished to ensure permanent identification and traceability.
- Medical and logistical support for foster caregivers Neonatal and Foster Kitten Care ProgramProvides foster caregivers with training, medical care, and supplies to support cats in their care, ensuring animals are properly maintained from intake through adoption readiness.
- Microchip Registration Services Permanent Identification for Adopted PetsRegisters microchips for adopters for life through Petstablished.
- Monthly community updates on rescue activitiesSends monthly updates to subscribers about events, fundraisers, and other rescue activities to maintain community engagement.
- Non-profit cat lounge and adoption space Adoption-Focused Cat Lounge and CafeOperates Hunter's Kitten Lounge, a non-profit cat lounge in Tucson, where available cats and kittens are listed for adoption and new animals are posted weekly once cleared.
- Non-profit cat lounge in Tucson Adoption-Focused Cat Lounge and CafeOperates Hunter's Kitten Lounge, a non-profit cat lounge in Tucson where available cats and kittens are posted weekly once cleared for adoption.
- Operate foster care program for cats and kittens Neonatal and Foster Kitten Care ProgramManages a fostering program that supports cats and kittens from intake through adoption, including providing training, medical care, and supplies to foster caregivers.
- Operate foster-based cat and kitten rescue and adoption program Neonatal and Foster Kitten Care ProgramRescues cats and kittens through a foster-based model, providing care from intake through adoption. The organization places animals in foster care, manages adoption listings, and posts new cats weekly once cleared. Since 2019, it has taken in over 3,800 cats, welcomed 796 in 2024 alone, and facilitated 730 adoptions that year.
- Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care Pre-Adoption Veterinary CareProvides age-appropriate vaccines, deworming, microchipping, spaying or neutering, and FIV/FeLV testing for cats prior to adoption.
- Promote Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) educationDirects the public to educational resources about Trap/Neuter/Return practices for feral and community cats.
- Provide comprehensive pre-adoption veterinary care Pre-Adoption Veterinary CareEnsures all cats and kittens receive age-appropriate vaccines, deworming, microchipping, spaying or neutering, and FIV/FeLV testing before adoption.
- Provide pre-adoption veterinary care Pre-Adoption Veterinary CareDelivers comprehensive medical care for cats prior to adoption, including age-appropriate vaccines, deworming, microchipping, spaying or neutering, and FIV/FeLV testing.
- Public guidance on lost cat recovery Lost Pet Reunification ServicesProvides the public with guidance on reporting lost cats using online platforms such as Petco Lost Love, Pawboost, Nextdoor, and FidoAlert, and advises updating microchip information and creating flyers to aid in recovery.
- Public outreach and lost cat recovery assistance Lost Pet Reunification ServicesProvides guidance to the public on reporting lost cats using online platforms such as Petco Lost Love, Pawboost, Nextdoor, and FidoAlert, and advises pet owners to update microchip information and create flyers when searching for missing cats.
- Support lost cat recovery Lost Pet Reunification ServicesProvides guidance to the public on reporting lost cats using online platforms such as Petco Lost Love, Pawboost, Nextdoor, and FidoAlert, and advises updating microchip information and creating flyers.
- Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) EducationDirects the public to educational resources about Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) practices for feral and community cats.
strategies · 19
how they think
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- Cat Lounge Adoption Model cat_lounge_modelThe organization uses a cat lounge model to facilitate adoptions, providing a unique community space where potential adopters can interact with cats in a relaxed environment, which can lead to better matches and increased adoptions.
- Cat Lounge Adoption Model cat_lounge_modelThe organization uses a cat lounge model to facilitate adoptions, providing a community space where potential adopters can interact with cats in a relaxed environment, which can lead to better matches and increased adoption rates.
- Cat lounge adoption facilitation cat lounge modelUses a cat lounge model to create a welcoming community space where people can interact with cats, increasing visibility and fostering connections that lead to adoptions.
- Cat lounge adoption facilitation cat lounge modelUses a cat lounge model to create a welcoming community space where people can interact with cats, increasing visibility and adoption opportunities.
- Foster-Based Rescue and Adoption foster_based_rescueThe organization utilizes a network of foster homes to provide care for rescued cats and kittens, believing that this model supports their well-being and facilitates successful adoptions by connecting approved applicants directly with foster parents.
- Foster-based Rescue and Adoption foster-based_rescue_modelThe organization utilizes a network of foster homes to provide care for rescued cats and kittens, believing that this model supports their well-being and facilitates successful adoptions by allowing approved applicants to interact directly with foster parents.
- Foster-based rescue and adoption model foster-based rescue modelRelies on a network of foster homes to care for rescued cats and kittens, facilitating adoptions through direct connections between approved applicants and foster parents, which allows for personalized care and increases adoption success.
- Foster-based rescue and adoption model foster-based rescue modelRelies on a network of foster homes to care for rescued cats and kittens, enabling personalized care and direct connections between adopters and foster parents, which supports successful adoptions.
- Foster-based rescue and adoption model foster-based rescue modelRelies on a network of foster homes to care for rescued cats and kittens, facilitating adoptions through direct connections between approved applicants and foster parents, which allows for personalized care and smoother transitions to permanent homes.
- Non-Intervention for Healthy Kittens non-intervention_for_healthy_kittensThe organization advocates for a non-intervention approach when healthy kittens are encountered, advising the public to observe and wait to determine if they are truly orphaned or abandoned before taking action, to avoid unnecessary removal from their mother.
- Non-Intervention for Healthy Kittens non_intervention_for_healthy_kittensThe organization advocates for a non-intervention approach when encountering seemingly abandoned kittens, advising the public to observe and wait to determine if they are truly orphaned, as this often allows the mother cat to return and care for her litter.
- Non-intervention with healthy kittens in natural settings non-intervention_for_healthy_kittensAdvocates for observing and waiting when encountering kittens to avoid unnecessary intervention, recognizing that mother cats often return and human interference can do more harm than good.
- Non-intervention with observed kittens non-intervention_for_healthy_kittensAdvocates for a non-intervention approach when kittens are found, encouraging the public to observe first to avoid unnecessary removal of kittens who may still be cared for by their mothers.
- Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for Feral Cat Management trap-neuter-returnThe organization supports and utilizes Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) as a humane and effective method for managing and stabilizing feral and community cat populations, thereby saving at-risk cats and kittens.
- Trap-Neuter-Return for community cat management trap-neuter-returnEmploys Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) as a humane and effective method to manage feral and community cat populations, reducing overpopulation and improving long-term welfare.
- Trap-Neuter-Return for community cat management trap-neuter-returnUses Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) as a humane and effective method to manage feral and community cat populations, reducing overpopulation and improving long-term welfare without euthanasia.
- Volunteer-run and donation-funded operations volunteer-runOperates entirely through volunteer labor and is funded solely by donations and adoption fees, enabling low overhead and community-driven care.
- Volunteer-run, donation-funded operation volunteer-runOperates entirely through volunteer labor and is funded by donations and adoption fees, allowing for lean, community-driven operations focused on direct care and rescue.
- Volunteer-run, donation-funded operation volunteer-runOperates entirely through volunteer labor and is funded solely by donations and adoption fees, enabling low overhead and community-driven care.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Adoption Program
Process to adopt rescued cats and kittens, including medical care, spay/neuter, vaccination, and microchipping prior to placement
Foster Program
Foster-based care network providing temporary homes for rescued cats and kittens, with full medical and supply support from SACR
Hunter's Kitten Lounge
A nonprofit cat lounge in Tucson where adoptable cats and kittens reside and visitors can interact with them before adoption
TNR (Trap Neuter Return)
Humane program to trap, neuter, and return feral and community cats to reduce overpopulation
relationships · 13
who they work with
- BeFriend Yoga Partner
- Cat Hospital of Tucson Partner
- Community Foundation for Southern Arizona Funder — Provides grants that support the organization's mission
- Dr. Elsey's Litter Partner
- GoDaddy Partner — Provides website-building services for Southern Arizona Cat Rescue.
- Hunter's Kitten Lounge Partner — Opened a location for adoptable kitties to reside and be visited by locals.
- KitNipBox Partner — Donates $20 to SACR for each new subscription when "SACR" is entered at checkout
- PetSmart Charities Partner
- Petstablished Partner — Partners with Petstablished to register microchips for adopters for life.
- Pima Animal Care Center Partner — Collaborates with or refers to Pima Animal Care Center for TNR services, stray animal assistance, and trap rentals.
- Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center Partner
- Sterling "The TrapKing" Davis Partner — Links to educational content by Sterling "The TrapKing" Davis to inform the public about TNR practices.
- The Hermitage Shelter Partner — Refers to The Hermitage Shelter as a local group that assists with TNR or trap rentals.