activities · 14
what they do
direct service · 11
- Animal Sanctuary and Adoption ServicesOperates a sanctuary primarily for senior and special needs domestic rabbits, providing care and housing until adoption. The organization also facilitates the adoption of animals, having placed over 1,500 animals through its Holiday Pet Festival events.
- Animal care and boarding services Emergency Shelter for Survivors' PetsProvides comprehensive care for domestic rabbits, including nail trimming, grooming, bunny sitting with various pen sizes and daily rates (with discounts for sanctuary adopters), and daily salads. Offers temporary housing for senior and special needs rabbits until adoption.
- Animal intake and rescue operationsReceives over 1,600 animal intake requests annually and provides rescue, rehabilitation, spay/neuter support, and holistic care as part of its broader animal welfare programs.
- Annual Holiday Pet Festival Animal Welfare Fundraising & Adoption EventsOrganizes the largest holiday pet festival annually during the first weekend of December, facilitating the adoption of over 1,500 animals over seven years and hosting more than 60 rescue organizations each year to support fundraising and supply collection.
- Community Outreach and Education on Rabbit CareProvides educational support to the public on proper rabbit care and enrichment, welcoming daily visitors to the sanctuary for this purpose. This includes community outreach efforts as part of broader animal rescue and care programs.
- Community Outreach and Education on Rabbit CareEngages in community outreach and provides educational support to the public on proper rabbit care and enrichment, welcoming daily visitors to the sanctuary for this purpose.
- Community outreach and public educationEngages in community outreach and education by welcoming daily visitors to learn about proper rabbit care and enrichment, offering public educational support, and collaborating with animal rescue organizations across Arizona and the Southwest.
- Rabbit Boarding and Grooming Services Emergency Shelter for Survivors' PetsProvides bunny sitting services with various pen sizes and daily rates, including discounted rates for adopted bunnies. These services also include free nail trimming, grooming, and daily salads for boarded rabbits.
- Youth Education and Therapy ProgramsOffers a range of youth programs including summer camps, leadership training, job training, and internship programs. The organization also runs "Books & Bunnies Reading Programs" for children and provides therapy sessions for children with social anxiety or fear of animals.
- Youth Education and Therapy ProgramsOffers a range of youth programs including summer camps, leadership training, job training, internship programs, and reading programs like "Books & Bunnies" for children aged 3-12. The organization also provides therapy sessions for children with social anxiety or fear of animals.
- Youth and education programsOffers structured programs for children and youth, including the "Books & Bunnies Reading Program" for lower school students quarterly and a monthly reading club for ages 3–12, alongside summer camp, leadership training, job training, internships, and therapy sessions for children with social anxiety or fear of animals.
capacity building · 3
- Holiday Pet Festival Animal Welfare Fundraising & Adoption EventsOrganizes the largest annual holiday pet festival, which has been held for seven years during the first weekend of December. This event hosts over 60 rescue organizations, enabling them to raise funds and collect supplies.
- Holiday Pet Festival Animal Welfare Fundraising & Adoption EventsOrganizes the largest annual holiday pet festival, which has been held for seven years, hosting over 60 rescue organizations to help them raise funds and collect supplies.
- Volunteer program Volunteer Coordination for Animal RescueRelies on volunteers to perform essential tasks including cleaning bunny suites, preparing play areas, clerical work, crafting outreach materials, making toys for the bunny supply boutique, and staffing off-site events.
strategies · 17
how they think
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- Community Education for Responsible Pet Ownership community_educationThe organization educates potential pet owners about the commitment required for animal ownership to reduce surrenders and euthanasia, and partners with veterinary education programs to support curriculum development and promote animal care training.
- Community and Educational Partnerships for Animal Welfare community_and_educational_partnershipsThe organization collaborates with veterinary education programs to support curriculum development and animal care training. They also engage diverse community groups, including corporate, church, and school organizations, as volunteers to support their mission.
- Disease Prevention through Vaccination Protocols disease_preventionThe organization implements strict vaccination requirements for all animals entering its care or services, such as requiring RHDV2 vaccination for bunny sitting guests, to ensure the health and safety of all sanctuary animals.
- Earned Income for Mission Support earned_income_for_missionThe organization generates revenue through services like bunny sitting, with all proceeds directly supporting the sanctuary's operations and mission.
- Earned Income for Mission Support earned_income_for_missionThe organization generates revenue through services like bunny sitting, with the proceeds directly supporting the sanctuary's mission and operations.
- Euthanasia Prevention through Partnerships and Education euthanasia_preventionThe organization aims to decrease the euthanasia of adoptable and treatable animals in Arizona by partnering with animal rescue organizations and educating potential owners on the commitment required for rabbit ownership, thereby reducing surrenders.
- Euthanasia Prevention through Rescue Partnerships euthanasia_prevention_through_partnershipsThe organization actively works to reduce the euthanasia of adoptable and treatable animals in Arizona by collaborating with other animal rescue organizations across Arizona and the Southwest.
- Euthanasia Prevention through Rescue Partnerships and Education euthanasia_preventionThe organization actively works to decrease the euthanasia of adoptable and treatable animals in Arizona by partnering with other animal rescue organizations and educating potential owners on the commitment required for pet ownership, thereby reducing surrenders.
- Holistic Animal Care and Enrichment holistic_animal_careThe organization provides a nurturing environment that addresses both the physical and emotional needs of animals through a peaceful sanctuary setting, sensory enrichment (bright colors, relaxing music), daily playtime, and volunteer-led socialization.
- Holistic Animal Care and Enrichment holistic_animal_careThe organization provides a nurturing environment that addresses both the physical and emotional needs of animals through a peaceful sanctuary setting, sensory enrichment (bright colors, relaxing music), daily playtime, and volunteer-led socialization. This approach aims to ensure the well-being and quality of life for the animals in their care.
- Holistic Animal Care and Enrichment holistic_animal_careThe organization provides a nurturing environment that addresses both the physical and emotional needs of animals through a peaceful sanctuary, bright colors, relaxing music, daily playtime, and volunteer-led socialization. This approach aims to ensure the well-being and comfort of the animals.
- Rabbit-Specific Health and Welfare Standards rabbit_welfare_standardsThe organization promotes and implements specific care standards for rabbits, including advocating for indoor, family-integrated housing with ample exercise space, emphasizing hay as the dietary foundation, using hay placement for litter training, and prioritizing spay/neuter for health and behavior management.
- Specialized Rabbit Care and Advocacy specialized_rabbit_careThe organization advocates for and implements specific care practices for rabbits, including promoting indoor, family-integrated housing with ample exercise space, emphasizing a hay-centric diet, using hay placement for litter training, and prioritizing spaying/neutering for health and behavioral benefits. They also require RHDV2 vaccination for all boarded rabbits to prevent disease spread.
- Species-Specific Rabbit Care Standards species_specific_careThe organization advocates for and implements specific care practices for rabbits, including indoor, family-integrated housing with ample exercise space, unlimited fresh hay as the dietary foundation, and litter training techniques that encourage hay consumption. They also prioritize spaying/neutering for health and behavior management and require RHDV2 vaccination for disease prevention.
- Youth Development and Engagement through Animal Interaction youth_developmentThe organization empowers youth through programs that develop character and social skills in a fun environment, allowing them to improve reading skills while also teaching kindness, compassion, and patience in a therapeutic setting with animals.
- Youth Development and Therapeutic Engagement youth_development_and_therapeutic_engagementThe organization engages youth through programs that develop character and social skills in a fun environment, including volunteer opportunities. They also utilize a tranquil and relaxing environment to help children improve reading skills while fostering kindness, compassion, and patience.
- Youth Development through Animal Interaction youth_developmentThe organization empowers youth through programs that develop character and social skills in a fun environment, and uses a tranquil setting to help children improve reading skills while also teaching kindness, compassion, and patience.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Adoption Program
Finds permanent homes for rabbits in the sanctuary’s care through a structured adoption process
Community Outreach and Education
Offers educational resources on proper rabbit care, pet parenting support, and off-site events to promote responsible pet ownership
Rescue and Rehabilitation
Provides rescue, medical care, and rehabilitation for lost, abused, neglected, and unwanted rabbits, with a focus on senior and special needs animals
Youth Programs
Includes summer camp, leadership training, reading programs, job training, internships, and therapy sessions for children with social anxiety and fear of animals
relationships · 12
who they work with
- Costco Partner — Accepts gift cards from donors to purchase supplies for animal care and operations.
- Grocery Stores Partner — Accepts gift cards from donors to purchase supplies for animal care and operations.
- Home Depot Partner — Accepts gift cards from donors to purchase supplies for animal care and operations.
- Ikea Partner — Accepts gift cards from donors to purchase supplies for animal care and operations.
- Jessica Schuchman Partner — Youth volunteer who created the collaborative partnership with The Jones-Gordon School as her Girl Scout Gold Award Project.
- Joann Fabrics Partner — Accepts gift cards from donors to purchase supplies for animal care and operations.
- Pima Medical Institute Partner — Kelly Ames, Founder & Executive Director, serves on the Advisory Board for their Veterinary Technician and Veterinary Assistant programs.
- Pima Medical Institute Partner — Partnered with Pima Medical Institute through participation in the Advisory Board for their Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Assistant Programs.
- Target Partner — Accepts gift cards from donors to purchase supplies for animal care and operations.
- The Jones-Gordon School Partner — Partnered to create an innovative reading program for students with learning differences, ADHD, anxiety, and dyslexia.
- Walmart Partner — Accepts gift cards from donors to purchase supplies for animal care and operations.
- animal rescue organizations Partner — Works in partnership with animal rescue organizations in and around Arizona and the southwest to decrease euthanasia of adoptable animals.