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PAW PLACEMENT A HELPING HAND FOR PETS

SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 470885377 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE D20 · Animal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · pawplacement.org
revenue
$119K
expenses
$128K
net assets
$117K
employees
—
filing since
2022
mission · from form 990

To rescue foster and adopt animals primarily cats.

profile · synthesized from sources

Animal rescue organization based in Scottsdale, Arizona that saves homeless dogs and cats from euthanasia and places them into loving homes. Operates as a no-kill shelter using a foster-based model and an adoption center at a PetSmart location. Provides medical care, spay/neuter, and vaccinations for all animals, and emphasizes responsible pet ownership through adoption screening.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Adoption Events at PetSmart
Hosts adoption events at the PetSmart location in Scottsdale (90th & Shea) where potential adopters can meet animals; some cats are housed at this location
Foster Care Program
Places dogs and cats in volunteer foster homes where they receive love, socialization, and medical care until adoption; fosters are supported with food, supplies, and veterinary care by the organization
Rescue and Adoption Program
Rescues homeless dogs and cats from euthanasia, provides medical care including vaccinations, spay/neuter, and microchipping, and places them in forever homes through a screened adoption process
activities · 4

what they do

direct service · 4
  • Animal Rescue and Adoption Program
    Rescues homeless cats and dogs and facilitates their adoption into permanent homes. Since 2002, the organization has saved over 8,000 animals, including 232 cats and dogs placed in 2022 alone, with ongoing adoptions documented as recently as June 2024.
  • Foster Care Program for Dogs and Cats Neonatal and Foster Kitten Care Program
    Operates a foster program providing temporary housing for dogs and cats, supplying all necessary care including veterinary services, with care delivered by volunteers. The program supports animals not housed at the PetSmart location.
  • On-Site Cat Care at PetSmart Adoption Center
    Provides daily care for cats housed at the 90th & Shea PetSmart location through volunteer-run morning and evening shifts, supporting adoption readiness and animal well-being.
  • Pre-Adoption Veterinary Services Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care
    Provides comprehensive veterinary care prior to adoption, including spay/neuter surgery, age-appropriate vaccinations (FVRCP, rabies), microchipping, and FeLV/FIV testing for cats. Additional medical care is provided as needed to ensure animal health.
strategies · 5

how they think

Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.

  • Compatibility-Based Adoption Matching companion animal matching unique to this org
    The organization prioritizes successful and lasting adoptions by carefully matching animals with potential adopters based on mutual needs and compatibility, often through an appointment-based process.
  • Flexible Volunteer Engagement flexible_volunteer_engagement unique to this org
    The organization offers flexible volunteer opportunities designed to accommodate individual availability and commitment levels, thereby maximizing community involvement in animal care and adoption efforts.
  • Foster-Based Care Model foster-based rescue unique to this org
    The organization utilizes a foster-based system for both cats and dogs, relying on temporary homes rather than a central facility, and provides comprehensive support to foster caregivers, covering all material and medical costs.
  • No-Kill Rescue and Euthanasia Reduction no-kill rescue model unique to this org
    The organization operates on a no-kill principle, actively working to reduce euthanasia rates through rescue, adoption, and public education.
  • Transparent Adoption Outcomes adoption_transparency unique to this org
    The organization employs a model that emphasizes successful adoptions to demonstrate positive outcomes and maintain transparency in its pet placement processes.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$119K
Contributions & grants$119K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$500%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$128K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$36K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$117K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$117K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Megan Andersson President 45 $36K
board members · 2
  • Jenni Wade — Director
  • Mary Vranicar — Director
relationships · 8

who they work with

  • Facebook Partner — Maintains a presence on Facebook to engage with supporters.
  • Instagram Partner — Maintains a presence on Instagram to engage with supporters.
  • PetSmart Partner — Cares for some cats at the 90th & Shea PetSmart location.
  • PetSmart Partner — Cares for some cats at their 90th & Shea location.
  • PetSmart Partner — Collaborates with PetSmart to house and care for cats at a PetSmart Adoption Center.
  • PetSmart Partner — Hosts an adoption center for cats at the PetSmart location in Scottsdale near 90th & Shea.
  • PetSmart Partner — Partner location for pet introductions, meet-and-greet appointments, and adoptions.
  • Twitter Partner — Maintains a presence on Twitter to engage with supporters.