activities · 13
what they do
direct service · 10
- Animal Rescue and Emergency Response Dog Adoption FacilitationConducts emergency rescues of abandoned, injured, or lost animals across Arizona, including trapping dumped dogs and responding to urgent requests on short notice, day or night. Examples include rescues near the Drake Cement Plant, in the Lynx Creek area, and in Tucson and Phoenix.
- Animal Rescue and Transport Dog Adoption FacilitationRescues stray, abandoned, and abused animals across Arizona, including trapping dumped dogs and responding to urgent calls for help. The organization travels to remote locations—such as near the Drake Cement Plant and Lynx Creek—to retrieve animals in distress and transport them to safety.
- Animal rescue and emergency response Dog Adoption FacilitationConducts urgent rescue operations for stray, abandoned, or distressed animals across Arizona, including trapping dumped dogs, responding to emergency calls, and transporting animals to safety.
- Emergency Veterinary Services Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareProvides 24/7 emergency veterinary care to animals in need, including medical evaluation, treatment with antibiotics, and emergency surgeries such as leg amputation. Services are available to the Yavapai County pet-owning community and animals rescued by the organization.
- Emergency Veterinary Services Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareProvides 24/7 emergency veterinary care to animals in need, including medical treatment such as antibiotics, surgery (e.g., leg amputation), and medical fostering. Services are delivered to pets in Yavapai County and beyond, often on short notice and outside regular hours.
- Emergency veterinary services Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareProvides 24/7 emergency veterinary care to animals in need within Yavapai County, including medical treatment, surgeries, and emergency response for injured or sick animals.
- Foster and Adoption Program Neonatal and Foster Kitten Care ProgramOperates a foster program that places rescued animals in temporary home settings while they receive medical care and await adoption. The organization facilitates adoptions, such as the placement of rescued dog Izzy (renamed Elsa) in June 2022, and formally incorporated foster and adoption services in late 2019.
- Foster and Adoption Program Neonatal and Foster Kitten Care ProgramOperates a foster program that places rescued animals in temporary home settings while they receive medical care and await adoption. The organization facilitates full adoptions, such as the placement of rescued dog Izzy (renamed Elsa) in June 2022, and formally incorporated foster and adoption services in late 2019.
- Foster and adoption program Neonatal and Foster Kitten Care ProgramOperates a foster-based shelter system that cares for rescued animals in home environments and facilitates their adoption into permanent homes; expanded formally in late 2019.
- Rescue of High-Need and Rejected Animals Rescue and Rehabilitation of At-Risk DogsTakes in animals that other rescue organizations are unable or unwilling to help, including severely emaciated, injured, or sick animals such as Willie (suffering from severe mange) and Rugar (found tied to a tree and starving).
capacity building · 3
- Partners for Pets Program Shelter and Foster Support ServicesSupports other animal welfare organizations through the Partners for Pets program, providing capacity-building assistance to enhance regional animal rescue and care efforts.
- Partners for Pets Support Program Shelter and Foster Support ServicesSupports other animal welfare organizations through the Partners for Pets program, providing capacity-building assistance to enhance regional animal rescue efforts.
- Partners for Pets program Shelter and Foster Support ServicesSupports other animal welfare organizations through collaboration and resource sharing to enhance regional animal care capacity.
strategies · 13
how they think
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- Community-driven Animal Search and Rescue animal_search_and_rescueThe organization leverages an all-volunteer model and specialized equipment to actively search for and rescue lost, abandoned, or vulnerable animals, prioritizing their safe return to owners or placement in suitable homes.
- Community-powered animal search and rescue community_engagementOperates on an "it takes a village" philosophy using an all-volunteer model to conduct animal search and rescue, emphasizing collective responsibility and community engagement in locating and recovering lost or vulnerable animals.
- Community-powered animal search and rescue community_engagementOperates on an all-volunteer, community-driven model ("it takes a village") to conduct animal search and rescue, leveraging collective effort and local knowledge.
- Comprehensive Foster Support and Care foster_based_rescueThe organization relies on a foster-based rescue model, providing extensive support to foster families through veterinary services, behavior training, and dedicated coaching to ensure the well-being and rehabilitation of rescued animals.
- Comprehensive adoption screening for animal safety and fit best fit matchingEnsures animals are placed in safe, compatible homes through a thorough adoption process including home checks, meet and greets, and best-fit matching rather than first-come access.
- Comprehensive foster family support program foster support programStrengthens foster-based rescue capacity by providing veterinary care, behavior training, and dedicated coaching to foster families, ensuring better outcomes for rescued animals.
- Emergency veterinary care as community well-being intervention emergency veterinary care modelProvides emergency veterinary care for pets to improve overall community well-being, recognizing that accessible pet medical care prevents suffering and supports responsible pet ownership.
- Emergency veterinary care as community well-being intervention emergency veterinary care modelProvides emergency veterinary care for pets to improve overall community well-being, recognizing that pet health is intertwined with community stability and owner attachment.
- Foster-centered rescue and rehabilitation model foster-based rescueRelies on a foster-based rescue system where foster families are supported with veterinary care, behavioral training, and coaching to rehabilitate animals, recognizing fosters as critical to successful outcomes.
- Rigorous adoption matching and screening process best fit matchingEnsures animal safety and long-term placement success through a thorough adoption process that includes home checks, meet and greets, and best-fit matching rather than first-come-first-served.
- Support for pet adoption and animal welfare organizations pet_adoption_supportStrengthens the broader ecosystem of animal welfare by supporting organizations in advancing pet adoption and reducing pet homelessness.
- Support for pet adoption and animal welfare organizations pet_adoption_supportAdvances pet adoption and reduces pet homelessness by supporting animal welfare organizations through collaboration and resource sharing.
- Thorough and Best-Fit Adoption Process best_fit_matchingThe organization employs a meticulous adoption process, including screening, home checks, and meet-and-greets, to ensure that animals are placed in safe, suitable homes where there is a strong compatibility between the pet and the adopting family, prioritizing the animal's welfare over speed.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Adoption Program
Facilitates adoptions within Arizona through a structured process including pre-adoption screening, home checks, meet-and-greets, and post-adoption follow-up
Foster Program
Provides temporary homes for rescued animals during medical recovery and behavioral rehabilitation; fosters receive veterinary and training support from YHT
Rescue-Trapping
Specialized trapping and rescue operations for lost, injured, or abandoned animals in remote or difficult-to-access areas, including rural roads and Native American reservations
relationships · 8
who they work with
- Bissell Pet Foundation Partner — Partner in the Partners for Pets program to support animal welfare.
- Canyon Pet Hospital Partner — Proud to be the premier veterinary hospital in Northern Arizona, providing quality and compassionate veterinary care
- Cornerstone Family Chiropractic Partner — Sponsor of Yavapai Humane Trappers Animal Search and Rescue
- Mackenzie Dell Partner — Provided temporary foster care for a rescued dog named Izzy.
- Prescott Animal Hospital Partner — Provided veterinary evaluation and care for a rescued dog named Izzy.
- Prescott Animal Hospital Partner — Sponsor of Yavapai Humane Trappers Animal Search & Rescue
- Prescott Valley Animal Control Partner — Loaned a trap for a lost German Shepherd dog rescue
- Yavapai Emergency Animal Hospital Partner — Provides emergency veterinary services in partnership with Yavapai Humane Trappers Animal Search an.