activities · 7
what they do
direct service · 5
- Community Adoption Events Animal Welfare Fundraising & Adoption EventsParticipates in PACC911 adoption events in various communities throughout the year to facilitate dog adoptions, attending three such events annually.
- Dog Rescue and Adoption Dog Adoption FacilitationRescues dogs from kill-shelters and homeless situations, prioritizing rapid rehoming. The organization saves thousands of animal lives each year through fostering and adoption, including monitoring dogs 24/7 to assess health and behavior before adoption.
- International Wellness and Spay/Neuter Clinics Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareConducts wellness and spay/neuter clinics in impoverished regions of Mexico, making repeated trips to cities like Puerto Penasco in collaboration with local authorities, and transports animals from danger to rescue.
- Support for Foster CaregiversProvides food and medications to in-home foster caregivers for rescued animals.
- Veterinary Care and Support for Adopted Dogs Pre-Adoption Veterinary CareProvides comprehensive veterinary care for all adopted dogs, including spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, vet checks, and microchipping. Adopters also receive a free vet exam and 30-day health insurance covering shelter-related illnesses up to $750 with a $75 deductible, along with resources for recommended veterinarians and trainers.
advocacy · 1
- Animal Shelter Data Tracking AdvocacyParticipates in the Shelter Count through PACC911 to support animal shelter data tracking.
capacity building · 1
- Animal Care Education for Children Animal Welfare Education ProgramsPartners with schools to educate children on proper animal care and how to respond to injured or sick animals.
strategies · 5
how they think
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- Community Collaboration and Volunteer Engagement collaborative_animal_rescueThe organization leverages partnerships with animal rights and rescue organizations, and relies heavily on volunteers to rescue animals, provide care in foster homes, and guide adopters through the process, thereby improving animal welfare and addressing pet homelessness.
- Compatibility-Based Placement for Successful Adoptions compatibility_based_placementThe organization uses a matchmaker model to assess compatibility between adopters and dogs during meet-and-greet sessions, ensuring successful and lasting placements by considering the needs and personalities of both the dog and the prospective owner.
- Individualized Care and Assessment for Adoptability individualized_care_modelThe organization provides individualized medical care, behavioral training, and continuous assessment to each dog, ensuring their specific needs are met to increase their chances of successful adoption. This includes 24-hour monitoring and attention to health and behavior.
- Pet Overpopulation Control through Spay/Neuter Advocacy spay_neuter_and_vaccination_campaignsThe organization actively addresses pet overpopulation by promoting spay/neuter education and conducting vaccination and sterilization campaigns, particularly in underserved regions, to reduce the number of homeless animals.
- Universal Rescue and No-Kill Philosophy universal_rescue_principleThe organization operates on a no-kill principle, rescuing dogs regardless of their age, breed, origin, size, color, or background, believing that every dog deserves care and is adoptable. This approach focuses on saving dogs often rejected by other shelters.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
Adoption Program
Facilitating the adoption of rescued dogs, including pre- and post-adoption support, vet checks, spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchipping, and free pet insurance.
Behavioral Training and Assessment
Providing individualized attention, monitoring, and training for dogs prior to adoption, including crate-training, housebreaking, and leash-training, and offering resources for dog trainers.
Dog Rescue
Rescuing dogs that are unwanted, helpless, overlooked, or turned away due to breed, color, nationality, or age from shelters and streets, including international rescues.
Foster Care Program
Providing temporary in-home care for rescued dogs, including pregnant mothers, abandoned animals, older dogs, and those recovering from surgery.
Public Education and Awareness
Educating the public on the importance of spay/neuter, the pet overpopulation problem, and proper animal care, including working with schools in Mexico.
Spay/Neuter and Vaccination Clinics
Advocating for and providing access to low-cost spay/neuter and vaccination services to address pet overpopulation, particularly in impoverished regions like Mexico.
relationships · 20
who they work with
- AKOS Web Marketing Partner — Community partner supporting Caring for Canines through animal rescue advocacy and services.
- ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation Partner — Community partner supporting Caring for Canines through nonprofit resources and innovation.
- Altered Tails Partner — Partner organization providing low-cost spay/neuter and vaccination services referred to adopters.
- Arizona Humane Society Partner — Partner organization providing low-cost spay/neuter and vaccination services referred to adopters.
- Baarson Studio Partner — Community partner supporting Caring for Canines through creative services and advocacy.
- Bradcree Catering Partner — Community partner supporting Caring for Canines through event services and animal rescue advocacy.
- Co-HOOTS Partner — Community partner supporting Caring for Canines through shared advocacy and services.
- Fenix Group Partner — Community partner supporting Caring for Canines through business services and animal rescue support.
- Fry’s Community Rewards Partner — Community partner enabling fundraising through the Fry’s Community Rewards program.
- Local First Arizona Partner — Community partner supporting Caring for Canines through local business network engagement.
- Mexico partner organizations Partner — Collaborates with local organizations in Mexico to conduct wellness and spay/neuter clinics and transport animals to safety.
- North Phoenix Spay and Neuter Clinic Partner — Partner organization providing low-cost spay/neuter and vaccination services referred to adopters.
- PACC911 Partner — Collaborates on adoption events and receives animal medical funding support through PACC911's Lulu’s Funds.
- PACC911 Partner — Participates in joint adoption events to facilitate dog adoptions in the community.
- Petsmart Charities Partner — Recognized as a supporting organization through public acknowledgment on the website.
- The O’Malley Group Partner — Community partner supporting Caring for Canines through advocacy and services.
- Timothy T. Day Foundation Partner — Associated with Lulu’s Funds, which provides life-saving medical funds for animals supported by Caring for Canines.
- animal rights and rescue organizations Partner — Collaborates with animal rights and rescue organizations to advance the mission of ending pet homelessness.
- local authorities in Puerto Penasco Partner — Works with local authorities to deliver low-cost wellness and spay/neuter services.
- schools in Mexico Partner — Partners with schools to deliver animal care education to children.