what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $5KFundraising from Sunday Funday, AZGives Day, and Giving Tuesday
- #2 $46KRusty's Resale Boutique thrift store operations. The thrift store was opened to helped support our daily operations of Rusty's Angels Sanctuary. All proceeds from the thrift store go directly to providing care to our senior dogs who are either looking for their forever homes or retiring at the Sanctuary.
what they call their work
what they do
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Special Needs & Senior Cat Sanctuary Care 6 activities
- Rescue and shelter for senior and special needs caninesRescues senior and special needs dogs, particularly those displaced due to owner death or relocation to nursing homes, and provides them with permanent shelter or fosters them until adoption. The sanctuary offers ongoing care including food, shelter, medical treatment, grooming, and transportation, with an average annual cost of $2,000 per dog.
- Rescue and shelter for senior and special needs caninesRescues senior dogs, particularly those displaced due to owner death or relocation to care facilities, and provides long-term sanctuary housing for senior and special needs canines that are not adopted. The facility ensures ongoing care including food, shelter, medical treatment, grooming, and transportation, with an average annual cost of $2,000 per dog.
- Rescue and shelter for senior and special needs caninesRescues, houses, and provides ongoing care for senior and special needs dogs displaced from their homes due to owner death, nursing home relocation, or abandonment. The sanctuary offers food, shelter, medical treatment, grooming, and transportation, with an average annual cost of $2,000 per dog.
- Sponsorship program for resident senior animalsOffers a "Sponsor A Senior" program that allows individuals to financially support senior canines who are retired at the sanctuary, helping cover their care costs.
- Sponsorship program for resident senior animalsOffers a "Sponsor A Senior" program that allows donors to financially support the care of senior dogs who reside permanently at the sanctuary, covering costs such as food, medical care, and shelter.
- Sponsorship program for sanctuary-resident animalsOffers a "Sponsor A Senior" program that allows donors to financially support the care of senior canines residing permanently at the sanctuary, helping cover the costs of food, medical care, and shelter.
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Dog Adoption Facilitation 3 activities
- Foster care network for senior caninesBuilds and maintains a network of foster homes to rescue and temporarily house senior dogs until they are adopted, expanding capacity beyond the physical sanctuary.
- Foster network for senior caninesBuilds and maintains a network of foster homes to temporarily house senior dogs rescued by the organization until they are adopted into permanent homes.
- Foster network for senior caninesBuilds and maintains a network of foster homes to temporarily house and care for senior canines rescued by the organization, supporting their well-being until permanent adoption is secured.
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Pet Memorial and Tribute Programs 3 activities
- Pet memorial programOperates a pet memorial program that honors deceased pets through photo and biographical submissions, supported by donations from participants.
- Pet memorial programOperates a pet memorial program that honors deceased pets through submitted photos and biographical details in exchange for donations.
- Public memorial program for deceased petsOperates a pet memorial program where donors can honor a deceased pet by submitting a photo and biographical details in exchange for a memorial tribute.
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Interactive Wildlife Exhibits & Animal Encounters 3 activities
- Public education and outreach through sanctuary toursHosts public tours of the sanctuary one Saturday per month by appointment, lasting 2.5 hours, to educate visitors about senior pet care and adoption. Tours are offered at 10 a.m. and serve as an engagement and awareness-building tool.
- Public tours of the sanctuaryHosts public tours of the sanctuary facility on one Saturday per month at 10 a.m., lasting 2.5 hours, by appointment.
- Sanctuary public toursHosts public tours of the sanctuary facility on one Saturday per month at 10 a.m., by appointment, with each tour lasting 2.5 hours, to engage the community and raise awareness about the organization’s mission.
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Volunteer Coordination for Animal Rescue 3 activities
- Volunteer program at sanctuary and thrift storeOperates volunteer programs at both the sanctuary and an associated thrift store, engaging community members in support roles that contribute to animal care and fundraising operations.
- Volunteer program at sanctuary and thrift storeOperates volunteer programs at both the sanctuary and an associated thrift store, engaging community members in support operations.
- Volunteer program operationsOperates volunteer programs at both the sanctuary and a thrift store, engaging community members in hands-on support for animal care and organizational operations.
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Animal Behavior Training and Support 1 activity
- Public education and outreach on senior pet careProvides educational programming to the public about the benefits and responsibilities of adopting and caring for aging dogs, promoting awareness and informed pet guardianship.
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Uncategorized 4 activities
- Adoption program for senior dogsFacilitates the adoption of senior dogs into permanent homes by maintaining an online adoption portal, featuring adopter-submitted photos, sharing success stories, and expressing gratitude to adopters. The program emphasizes placing senior pets in loving homes where they can live out their lives with companionship.
- Adoption program for senior dogsFacilitates the adoption of senior dogs into permanent homes, promoting the benefits of adopting aging canines and sharing success stories through adopter-submitted photos and public gratitude. An online adoption portal is also provided.
- Public education and outreach on senior pet adoptionEducates the public on the benefits of adopting and caring for aging dogs through outreach efforts and by promoting adoption success stories.
- Senior pet adoption programFacilitates the adoption of senior dogs and canines into permanent, loving homes, offering them a chance to live out their lives with new families. The organization actively promotes and documents successful adoptions.
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the money
who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emilee Spear | Founding President/Executive Director | 50 | $40K |
who they work with
- Amazon Partner — Accepts supply donations through an Amazon Wishlist.
- Awning World Phoenix Partner — Donated a patio roof for the sanctuary's senior dogs.
- Bissel Pet Foundation Partner — Listed as a sponsor.
- Crazy Legs Ski Service Partner — Donates 20% back to Rusty's Angels Sanctuary when mentioned by customers.
- Daisy Mountain Veterinary Hospital Partner — Accepts direct donations to their veterinary bills at Daisy Mountain Veterinary Hospital.
- Flaps For Fido Partner — Receives donations when customers save money on pet doors through Flaps For Fido.
- Fry’s Partner — Participates in the Fry’s Community Rewards program.
- PayPal Partner — Accepts monetary donations via PayPal.
- Petfinder Partner — Partners with Petfinder to list adoptable senior dogs.
- Phoenix Accident and Injury Law Firm Partner — Supports animal rescue efforts.
- Phoenix Animal Care Coalition Partner — Provides medical funds for senior dogs.
- Wooftrax Partner — Receives donations through the Wooftrax app when users walk.