activities · 9
what they do
direct service · 8
- Animal foster care program Neonatal and Foster Kitten Care ProgramManages a foster family program to provide temporary homes for animals that are sick, young, or unsocialized, allowing them to recover, grow, or become socialized before adoption.
- Animal sheltering and adoption Dog Adoption FacilitationHolds stray animals for a specified period to allow owners to reclaim them, and facilitates adoptions for animals in its care. This includes providing behavioral assessments and medical care as needed.
- Community education on feral cat management Feral Cat TNR and Colony ManagementProvides information and education to the community regarding humane management practices for feral cat colonies.
- Feral cat Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program Feral Cat TNR and Colony ManagementOperates a Trap-Neuter-Return program for feral cats, providing spay/neuter surgery and release back to their original neighborhoods. The program also offers reduced fee sterilization and vaccination services for feral cats.
- Fundraising through thrift shop operations Animal Welfare Fundraising & Adoption EventsGenerates funding for the organization's operations through sales at its DogHouse Thrift Shop.
- Low-cost spay/neuter and veterinary services Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareProvides affordable spay/neuter surgeries for dogs and cats, including reduced fees for those who cannot afford it. Also offers vaccinations, microchipping, and toenail trimming services in conjunction with surgeries.
- Memorial and honor donations Pet Memorial and Tribute ProgramsOffers options for individuals to make donations in honor of special occasions like weddings or to commemorate loved ones through personalized memorial pavers.
- Wildlife guidance and referralEducates the public on when to avoid intervening with wildlife and directs them to licensed wildlife rehabilitators through the Arizona Game and Fish Department when intervention is necessary.
capacity building · 1
- Volunteer engagement Volunteer Coordination for Animal RescueEngages volunteers in various shelter operations, including animal care, clerical tasks, fundraising, adoption events, and staffing its thrift shop.
strategies · 5
how they think
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- Community education and advocacy for animal welfare community_education_and_advocacyThe organization aims to improve animal care standards by educating communities on quality companion animal care and actively advocating against pet cruelty and neglect. This includes providing resources for pet owners to find lost pets and engaging volunteers to support pet rehoming.
- Community-based fundraising and resource generation local_revenue_retentionThe organization generates funds and resources locally through initiatives like a thrift shop where all proceeds remain within the community, and alternative fundraising methods such as wedding registries and memorial pavers, to support animal welfare efforts.
- Humane pet population control Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR)The organization utilizes humane methods such as Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs for feral cats and general spay/neuter services to manage pet overpopulation, prevent disease spread, and improve animal health and behavior.
- Non-interventionist wildlife management and public education non-intervention_wildlife_managementThe organization advocates for a non-intervention approach to wildlife management, promoting natural survival behaviors. This is supported by species-specific behavioral education to guide public actions and emphasize natural parenting patterns in wildlife, thereby minimizing human interference.
- Open admission animal sheltering open_admission_shelterThe organization operates as an open admission humane society, accepting all animals within its service areas (Apache and Navajo Counties) to ensure no animal is turned away.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Adoption Services
Facilitates the adoption of homeless pets into loving homes.
Community Education
Educates the community on responsible pet ownership and the importance of spaying and neutering.
P.A.W.S. Clinic
Offers low-cost spay and neuter services to reduce pet overpopulation and improve pet health.
relationships · 23
who they work with
- ASPCA Partner — Cites ASPCA data regarding the benefits of sterilization for pet health and longevity.
- AZ Water Funder — Accepts utility donations for AZ Water.
- Alta Sierra Animal Hospital Partner — Local veterinarian clinic recommended by Humane Society of the White Mountains for pet care
- Arizona Game and Fish Department Partner — Collaborates with the Arizona Game and Fish Department to direct the public to licensed wildlife rehabilitators and urban wildlife resources.
- Aspen Ridge Animal Hospital Partner — Local veterinarian clinic recommended by Humane Society of the White Mountains for pet care
- Biscuits Pet Resort Partner — Listed as a pet boarding and pet sitting service in White Mountain Lakes.
- Blue Ridge Pet Clinic Partner — Local veterinarian clinic recommended by Humane Society of the White Mountains for pet care
- Cedar Ridge Veterinary Center Partner — Local veterinarian clinic recommended by Humane Society of the White Mountains for pet care
- Cinder Mountain Kennels/Just a Little Ranch Partner — Listed as a pet boarding and pet sitting service on Bourdon Ranch Rd.
- DOGhouse Thrift Shop Partner — Primary source of income for the Humane Society of the White Mountains, with all proceeds supporting animal programs.
- DogHouse Thrift Shop Partner — Volunteers work at the DogHouse Thrift Shop.
- Heart of the Mountain Partner — Listed as a pet boarding and pet sitting service in White Mountain Lakes.
- Humane Society of the White Mountains P.A.W.S. Clinic Partner — Feral cats are brought to this clinic for spay/neuter surgery as part of the TNR program.
- Navopache Electric Funder — Accepts utility donations for Navopache Electric.
- Northern AZ Animal Clinic Partner — Local veterinarian clinic recommended by Humane Society of the White Mountains for pet care
- Pinetop/Lakeside Sanitation Funder — Accepts utility donations for Pinetop/Lakeside Sanitation.
- Sparklight Funder — Accepts utility donations for Sparklight.
- Tammy Helzer, DVM Partner — Veterinarian who examined Snoop Dog and later took in "Little Kitty".
- Triple L Dog Boarding Partner — Listed as a pet boarding and pet sitting service at "The Y".
- Unisource Energy Funder — Accepts utility donations for Unisource Energy.
- Wedding couples Partner — Couples who create wedding registries to direct donations to HSWM in lieu of personal gifts.
- White Mountain Animal Hospital Partner — Local veterinarian clinic recommended by Humane Society of the White Mountains for pet care
- White Mountain k9 Camp Partner — Listed as a pet boarding and pet sitting service in Snowflake.