named programs · 3 · from sources
what they call their work
Boxer Rescue and Adoption
Rescues Boxer dogs, provides health exams, necessary medical treatments (including spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchip), behavioral assessments, and foster care, then facilitates their adoption.
Lost Pet Help
Provides an action plan and resources for owners to find their missing pets, including advice on physical searches, online platforms, flyers, and shelter visits.
Owner Surrender Program
Accepts Boxer dogs from owners in Arizona who can no longer care for them, with priority given to Boxers previously adopted from Boxer Luv Rescue.
activities · 11
what they do
direct service · 11
- Adoption fee collection and cost recovery Dog Adoption FacilitationCharges an average adoption fee of $400 per dog, which covers medical expenses including spaying/neutering, vaccinations, microchipping, and lab work.
- Adoption fee program Dog Adoption FacilitationCharges an average adoption fee of $400 per dog, which covers the cost of medical services including spaying/neutering, vaccinations, microchipping, and lab testing.
- Behavioral assessment and support Greyhound and Sighthound Adoption ServicesAssesses and addresses behavioral issues in rescued Boxers using foster homes and professional trainers to prepare them for successful adoption into permanent homes.
- Boxer dog rescue and rehabilitationRescues Boxer dogs, rehabilitates them in foster homes, and provides comprehensive medical care including spaying/neutering, vaccinations, microchipping, and treatment for illnesses and injuries. The organization has saved over 10,000 rescue dogs since 1998.
- Comprehensive veterinary care for rescued dogs Pre-Adoption Veterinary CareProvides all rescued Boxers with full medical treatment including spaying/neutering, vaccinations, microchipping, and extensive blood lab workups. Tests for infectious diseases such as Heartworm, Tick Fever, and Valley Fever, and treats all diagnosed illnesses and injuries prior to adoption.
- Foster-based care and behavioral support Greyhound and Sighthound Adoption ServicesPlaces rescued Boxers in foster homes where they receive emotional recovery support, behavioral assessments, and training in collaboration with professionals to prepare them for permanent adoption.
- Owner surrender intake management Greyhound and Sighthound Adoption ServicesManages a waiting list for owners approved to surrender Boxers, bringing them into the program in the order applications were received and approved, and conducts in-person assessments of Boxers by trained volunteers before intake.
- Owner surrender intake programMaintains a waiting list for approved Boxer owner surrenders and brings dogs into the rescue program in the order applications were received and approved.
- Rescue and rehabilitation of Boxer dogsRescues Boxer dogs from shelters, owners, or abandonment, conducting in-person assessments by trained volunteers before intake. The organization has saved over 10,000 dogs since 1998, operating primarily through a foster-based model that prioritizes medical and emotional recovery prior to adoption.
- Rescue and rehabilitation of Boxer dogsRescues Boxer dogs from shelters or surrender situations, conducts in-person assessments by trained volunteers, and provides comprehensive medical care including spaying/neutering, vaccinations, microchipping, and treatment for diseases such as Heartworm, Tick Fever, and Valley Fever prior to adoption.
- Surrender intake management Greyhound and Sighthound Adoption ServicesMaintains a waiting list for owners approved to surrender their Boxers, admitting dogs into the rescue program in the order applications were received and approved.
strategies · 19
how they think
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- All-volunteer operational model all-volunteer model unique to this orgOperates entirely with volunteers and private funding, ensuring that 100% of donations go directly toward the care of rescued Boxers, maximizing resource efficiency and financial transparency.
- All-volunteer operational model all-volunteer model unique to this orgOperates entirely with volunteers and private funding, ensuring 100% of donations directly support the care of rescued Boxers by eliminating paid staff and administrative overhead.
- All-volunteer operational model all-volunteer model unique to this orgOperates entirely with volunteers and private funding, ensuring 100% of donations go directly to the care of rescued Boxers, maximizing resource efficiency and financial transparency.
- Comprehensive adoption screening with home visits home visit requirement unique to this orgConducts mandatory in-person home visits and lifestyle assessments to ensure safe, compatible placements and to create ideal matches between adopters and dogs.
- Comprehensive adoption screening with home visits home visit requirement unique to this orgConducts mandatory in-person home visits and lifestyle assessments to ensure safe, compatible placements between adopters and dogs, improving long-term adoption success.
- Comprehensive adoption screening with home visits home visit requirement unique to this orgConducts mandatory home visits and lifestyle assessments to ensure safe, compatible placements, using direct observation and engagement to match dogs with adoptive families effectively.
- Foster-based rehabilitation and assessment foster-based rescue unique to this orgUses a foster home-based model to medically, emotionally, and behaviorally rehabilitate rescued Boxers, helping them adjust to home life and increasing their adoptability through personalized care in a home environment.
- Foster-based rehabilitation and assessment model foster-based rescue unique to this orgUses a foster home-based system to medically, emotionally, and behaviorally rehabilitate rescued Boxers, helping them adjust to home life and increasing their adoptability through personalized care in a home environment.
- Health and medical readiness for adoption health_screening unique to this orgEnsures all dogs are medically cleared and in good health prior to adoption, promoting successful transitions and responsible pet ownership.
- Health and medical screening prior to adoption health_screening unique to this orgEnsures all dogs are medically evaluated and in good health before adoption to promote long-term well-being and successful placements.
- Health and medical screening prior to adoption health_screening unique to this orgEnsures all dogs are medically evaluated and in good health before adoption, promoting long-term well-being and reducing post-adoption complications.
- Owner support and surrender prevention owner support unique to this orgOffers guidance and resources to owners facing challenges with their Boxers, aiming to prevent unnecessary surrenders by supporting responsible ownership through education on behavior, training, and medical care.
- Owner support and surrender prevention owner support unique to this orgOffers guidance and resources to owners facing challenges with their Boxers to help prevent unnecessary surrenders and support responsible pet ownership.
- Owner support and surrender prevention owner support unique to this orgOffers guidance and resources to owners facing challenges with their Boxers, aiming to prevent unnecessary surrenders by supporting responsible pet ownership and facilitating smoother transitions when surrender is unavoidable.
- Proactive lost pet recovery guidance lost_pet_recovery_guidance unique to this orgProvides science-informed, behavior-based strategies for recovering lost pets, emphasizing early action, localized search zones, scent preservation, and tailored tactics based on the animal’s characteristics.
- Proactive lost pet recovery guidance lost_pet_recovery_guidance unique to this orgProvides science-informed, tailored strategies for finding lost pets, emphasizing early action, localized search zones, scent preservation, and creative signage to increase recovery success.
- Proactive lost pet recovery guidance lost_pet_recovery_guidance unique to this orgProvides science-informed, behavior-based strategies for recovering lost pets, including time-sensitive actions, scent preservation, targeted search zones, and use of visible signage, tailored to the pet’s characteristics.
- Public education on responsible pet ownership public_education unique to this orgEngages in community education to reduce pet overpopulation by promoting spaying/neutering, vaccinations, and lifelong commitment to pet care.
- Public education on responsible pet ownership public_education unique to this orgEngages in community education to reduce pet overpopulation by promoting spaying/neutering, vaccinations, and long-term commitment to pet care.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
the money
revenue
Total revenue$329K
Contributions & grants$286K87%
Program service revenue$35K11%
Investment income$2970%
Other revenue$8K
expenses
Total expenses$263K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$651
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$585K
Cash$585K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$583K
Liquid reserves26.7 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -10.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
board members · 5
- ANGIE FRIERS — DIRECTOR
- ARLENE TRIBBLE — PRESIDENT
- CHRIS CARLISLE — DIRECTOR
- COLLEEN NELSON — SECRETARY
- RANDY ROTONDO — VICE PRESIDE
relationships · 3
who they work with
- Humane Animal Rescue and Trapping Team Partner — Discourages rigorous ground searches with large teams for lost pets, as their presence may cause a frightened dog to flee.
- Maricopa County Animal Care and Control Partner — Provides information on how to search for pets at MCACC, noting that pets found west of Central go to the West location, and pets found east of Central go to the East location.
- PAC911 of Phoenix Partner — Partner organization supporting Boxer Luv Rescue's work.