activities · 8
what they do
direct service · 7
- Animal shelter and adoption servicesOperates a facility that provides shelter, medical care, and behavior therapy for homeless dogs and cats, and offers adoptions by appointment and walk-in visits Wednesday through Sunday. The organization runs an adoption center, including the Brynne Smith Memorial Campus Adoption Center, and supports animal care through foster-to-adopt and foster programs.
- Annual special events Animal Welfare Fundraising & Adoption EventsHosts two major annual events—Paws to Celebrate (March/April) and Whiskers & Wine (October)—to engage the community and support organizational mission.
- Doggy Day Out program Animal Behavior Training and SupportRuns a "Doggy Day Out" program allowing members of the public to take shelter dogs on field trips for socialization and enrichment.
- Foster program for animalsOperates a foster program that places homeless animals in temporary homes to decompress, heal, grow, and develop social skills, with medical care and supplies provided by the organization.
- Resale boutique operations Animal Rescue Thrift StoresOperates two retail resale boutiques—Daisy's Rescued Goods in Scottsdale and Carefree, AZ—open Monday through Saturday, to support organizational efforts and generate resources.
- Shelter animal care and attendant services Animal Care and Socialization ServicesProvides daily care for shelter animals through dog attendant services (socialization, health and behavior observation, cleaning, walking) and cat attendant services (litter box cleaning, food/water refreshment, room cleaning, socialization), including bathing and grooming for dogs.
- Volunteer engagement in events and operations Volunteer Coordination for Animal RescueEngages volunteers in off-site events (setup, teardown, animal care, public interaction), as Adoption Hosts to assist with introductions, paperwork, and public interaction, and as Photographer's Assistants during animal photo sessions.
capacity building · 1
- Volunteer training and capacity building Volunteer Coordination for Animal RescueOffers a Dog Champion program where experienced volunteers train new volunteers for dog attendant shifts and provide facility tours, building volunteer capacity.
strategies · 4
how they think
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- Community Engagement Through Volunteerism, Fostering, and Supply Drives community_engagementThe organization leverages community participation via volunteering, fostering, and organized supply drives—including through schools, churches, and companies—to sustain rescue operations and meet animal needs.
- Flexible and Diverse Foster Programming to Match Animal and Caregiver Needs flexible foster programBy offering a range of foster opportunities—including medical, behavioral, hospice, and short-term fosters—and allowing flexibility in involvement, the organization increases capacity for animal care while accommodating diverse volunteer lifestyles.
- Rescue, Care, and Adoption as Life-Saving Intervention rescue_and_adoptThe organization believes that actively rescuing homeless cats and dogs, providing them with care, and placing them into adoptive homes directly saves lives and addresses animal homelessness.
- Socialization and Promotion Through Shelter Dog Outings socialization_programTaking shelter dogs on day trips improves their well-being and increases adoptability, with participant-generated photos and videos used on social media to promote specific animals for adoption.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Adoption Services
Provides opportunities for individuals to adopt homeless dogs and cats from the Brynne Smith Memorial Campus.
Doggy Day Out (DDO)
Allows members of the public to take shelter dogs on field trips for the day to give them a break from the shelter and promote them for adoption.
Foster Program
Recruits and supports foster families to provide temporary care for pets, including puppies/kittens, short-term, hospice, behavior, and medical fosters, before adoption.
Supply Drive
Encourages individuals and groups to organize donation drives for essential supplies like toys, treats, food, and cleaning supplies for shelter pets.
Volunteer Program
Engages individuals in various roles such as Dog Attendant, Cat Attendant, Spa Day, Dog Champion, Off-site Events Volunteer, Adoption Host, and Photographer's Assistant.
relationships · 4
who they work with
- Brynne Smith Memorial Campus Partner — Named facility honoring Brynne Smith, serving as Foothills Animal Rescue's primary shelter location
- Daisy's Rescued Goods Partner — Operates resale boutique locations in Scottsdale and Carefree under a partnership or shared brand with Foothills Animal Rescue.
- Daisy's Rescued Goods Carefree Partner — Thrift store location supporting Foothills Animal Rescue operations in Carefree, AZ
- Daisy's Rescued Goods Scottsdale Partner — Thrift store location supporting Foothills Animal Rescue operations in Scottsdale, AZ