activities · 19
what they do
direct service · 16
- Accept in-kind and financial donations to support operations Shelter and Foster Support ServicesAccepts financial donations for shelter utilities and veterinary care, as well as in-kind donations including canned pate-style cat food, SwheatScoop litter, cleaning supplies, linens (with offsite laundering), paint, and supplies for shelter maintenance and events.
- Cat Rescue and Shelter Operations Special Needs & Senior Cat Sanctuary CareRescues hundreds of homeless cats and kittens, operating a cage-free no-kill cat shelter in Tucson, Arizona. The shelter provides care for cats available for adoption, senior/sanctuary cats, and Feline Leukemia positive cats in a dedicated facility.
- Conduct Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) programs Feral Cat TNR and Colony ManagementConducts Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) initiatives for feral cat colonies, including a documented colony of over 40 cats, and supports population control through community outreach and education.
- Conduct Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and support feral cat colonies Feral Cat TNR and Colony ManagementConducts TNR for feral cat colonies, including a documented colony of over 40 cats. Offers a trap loan program to the public for a $50 deposit per trap and provides guidance to individuals managing feral cat colonies to reduce unwanted populations.
- Engage volunteers in shelter operations and cat care Volunteer Coordination for Animal RescueRelies on volunteers to clean shelter houses, provide daily care, socialize shy cats, foster cats with medical needs, and perform yard maintenance. Volunteer crews have also assisted with shelter upkeep and landscaping.
- Engage volunteers in shelter operations and cat careUtilizes volunteers for daily shelter operations including cleaning, cat care, socialization of shy cats, and fostering cats with medical needs, enhancing animal well-being and adoptability.
- Feral Cat Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and Support Feral Cat TNR and Colony ManagementConducts Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) programs for feral cat colonies and offers a trap loan program to the public, providing advice to individuals assisting with feral cat colonies to reduce unwanted animal populations.
- Loan traps to the public for feral cat management Feral Cat TNR and Colony ManagementOffers a trap loan program to the public for a $50 deposit per trap, supporting community members who manage feral cat colonies, and provides guidance on best practices for colony care.
- Operate cage-free no-kill cat shelter Special Needs & Senior Cat Sanctuary CareOperates a cage-free no-kill shelter in Tucson, Arizona, providing housing and care for cats available for adoption, senior/sanctuary cats, and cats that have tested positive for Feline Leukemia. The shelter houses approximately 30 Feline Leukemia-positive cats in a dedicated facility.
- Operate cage-free no-kill shelter for cats Special Needs & Senior Cat Sanctuary CareOperates a cage-free, no-kill cat shelter in Tucson, Arizona, providing long-term shelter and care for cats available for adoption, senior or sanctuary cats, and cats that test positive for Feline Leukemia. Houses approximately 30 FeLV-positive cats in a dedicated facility.
- Provide comprehensive pre-adoption medical care Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareProvides spaying or neutering, age-appropriate vaccinations, Feline Leukemia Virus testing, and micro-chipping for every cat prior to adoption. Delivers ongoing veterinary care, including dental work and treatment for injuries or chronic conditions.
- Provide comprehensive pre-adoption veterinary care Pre-Adoption Veterinary CareProvides spaying or neutering, age-appropriate vaccinations, Feline Leukemia Virus testing, and micro-chipping for every cat prior to adoption, along with specialized veterinary and dental care for cats with medical needs.
- Rescue and rehome homeless cats and kittensHas rescued hundreds of homeless cats and kittens since 2010, providing shelter, medical care, and facilitating adoptions into permanent homes, including special-needs and senior cats.
- Rescue and shelter homeless cats and kittensHas rescued hundreds of homeless cats and kittens since 2010, providing them with shelter, medical care, and pathways to adoption.
- Veterinary Care and Adoption Preparation Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareProvides comprehensive veterinary care for shelter cats, including spaying or neutering, age-appropriate vaccinations, Feline Leukemia Virus testing, micro-chipping, and dental work, prior to adoption. This includes care for cats with severe injuries and those returned to the shelter.
- Volunteer Engagement and Management Volunteer Coordination for Animal RescueEngages volunteers for various shelter operations, including cleaning shelter houses, caring for cats, socializing shy cats, fostering cats with medical needs, and performing yard maintenance at the shelter.
capacity building · 3
- Fundraising and Grant Acquisition Fundraising & Donation ManagementOperates a fundraising team to support shelter activities and receives grants from various charitable funds to sustain its operations.
- Secure external funding and in-kind donationsReceives grants from charitable funds including the Bonnie Kay Charitable Fund, Joe Quinton Latta Legacy Fund, and Janet C. Spadora Advisory Fund via the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, as well as in-kind donations such as veterinary services, dental work, paint, supplies, and raffle baskets.
- Secure external funding and manage fundraising operationsOperates a dedicated fundraising team and receives grants from charitable funds including the Bonnie Kay Charitable Fund, Joe Quinton Latta Legacy Fund, and Janet C. Spadora Advisory Fund via the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona.
strategies · 18
how they think
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- Adoption matching process for successful long-term placements matching_processUses a thorough adoption application review process to carefully match cats—especially senior cats—with adopters to ensure lasting, appropriate placements and reduce return rates.
- Adoption matching process to ensure long-term success matching_processUses a thorough application review and matching process to align cats with suitable adopters, increasing the likelihood of permanent, successful placements, especially for harder-to-place populations like senior cats.
- Community education and engagement to prevent cat overpopulation public_education_outreachProvides public education and support to residents and property managers on spay/neuter, responsible pet ownership, and TNR to disrupt breeding cycles and foster community-wide responsibility for free-roaming cat populations.
- Community education and engagement to prevent cat overpopulation public_education_outreachPositions itself as a community leader by educating residents and property managers on spay/neuter, responsible pet ownership, and TNR to interrupt breeding cycles and reduce homelessness at the source.
- Community education and support for responsible pet ownershipThe organization aims to be a community leader by providing education and support to residents and management companies to prevent breeding cycles of free-roaming cats and promote responsible pet ownership, including spay/neuter awareness.
- Donor engagement through personalized involvement donor-engagement-through-personalized-rolesEngages supporters by offering tailored donation and volunteer opportunities aligned with individual preferences to strengthen community investment and support for the organization’s mission.
- Memorialization to support emotional healing after pet loss pet_memorializationOffers memorialization options such as engraved bricks to provide healing, peaceful aftercare experiences for pet owners, supporting emotional well-being as part of the human-animal bond lifecycle.
- No-kill shelter model no-kill shelter modelThe organization operates as a no-kill shelter, providing compassionate care for homeless cats and relying on public donations, with the ultimate goal of finding permanent homes for them.
- No-kill shelter model with compassionate care and permanent placement no-kill shelter modelOperates under a no-kill philosophy to provide humane, long-term shelter and compassionate care for homeless cats, with a focus on achieving permanent adoptive placements, particularly for seniors, while relying solely on public donations for sustainability.
- No-kill shelter model with compassionate care and permanent placement no-kill shelter modelOperates under a no-kill philosophy to provide humane shelter and compassionate care for homeless cats, with a focus on achieving permanent adoptive placements, particularly for seniors, while relying solely on public donations for sustainability.
- Personalized donor and volunteer engagement donor-engagement-through-personalized-rolesStrengthens support and involvement by offering tailored donation and volunteer opportunities that align with individuals’ interests and capacities.
- Pet memorialization for healing aftercare pet_memorializationThe organization provides peaceful and healing aftercare experiences for departed pets through various memorialization options, such as engraved bricks.
- Pet memorialization to support emotional healing pet_memorializationOffers memorialization options such as engraved bricks to provide healing, peaceful aftercare experiences for pet owners coping with the loss of a beloved animal companion.
- Prioritizing adoption for senior cats senior animal adoption focusThe organization prioritizes finding homes for older cats, recognizing the inherent difficulties in their adoption due to their age.
- Thorough adoption matching process for permanent placements matching_processThe organization employs a thorough adoption application review process to ensure the best possible match between cats and adopters, aiming to achieve permanent and successful placements for the cats.
- Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) as a humane population control strategy Trap Neuter Return (TNR)Implements and promotes Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) as a core method to humanely manage and reduce the population of free-roaming and feral cats, supported by public education and collaboration with communities and management companies.
- Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) as a humane population control strategy Trap Neuter Return (TNR)Implements and promotes Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) as a core method to humanely reduce the population of free-roaming and feral cats, prevent future breeding cycles, and support community-based solutions to cat overpopulation in Pima County.
- Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for population control Trap Neuter Return (TNR)The organization supports and promotes Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) as a humane and effective method to address and reduce the overpopulation of free-roaming and feral cats, including providing low-cost spay/neuter services.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Adoption Program
Facilitates cat adoptions through an application process, interviews, and meet-and-greet appointments to ensure compatible matches
Feline Leukemia Care Program
Provides lifelong shelter and medical monitoring for cats testing positive for feline leukemia in a dedicated facility housing about 30 cats
Memorial and Honor Gifts
Opportunity for donors to make contributions in memory or honor of loved ones (human or pet)
Sponsor a Cat
Monthly sponsorship program at $25 per month to support the care of special needs or long-term resident cats
relationships · 29
who they work with
- A-1 Striping Partner — Business supporter
- A-1 Striping Partner — Provided parking lot repair services in support of the organization.
- Allegra Marketing Partner — Business supporter
- Alley Cat Allies Partner — References Alley Cat Allies as a source of information on Trap Neuter Return.
- Arizona Wine Collective Partner — Business supporter
- CataVinos Partner — Operates the PAWS Wine Club.
- Chrystal Canyon Creations Partner — Business supporter
- Community Foundation for Southern Arizona Funder — Provided grant funding through affiliated charitable funds.
- DC Ranch Animal Hospital Partner — Provides veterinary support for pets remembered in memorial gifts to PAWSitively CATS
- Dr. Amanda Maus at Catalina Pet Hospital Partner — Business supporter
- Dr. Julie Bartz Partner — Provides veterinary support for pets remembered in memorial gifts to PAWSitively CATS
- Elegant Beads and Artisan Gallery Partner — Business supporter
- Feast Restaurant Partner — Business supporter
- Feline Limited Cat Clinic Partner — Business supporter
- Feline Limited Cat Clinic Partner — Provided veterinary support to PAWSITIVELY CATS INC
- GabiKat Mobile Grooming Partner — Business supporter
- Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Chandler, AZ Partner — Made a memorial gift to PAWSitively CATS in honor of Paula Fan
- Immortelle Salon Partner — Business supporter
- Network for Good Partner — Partner organization used for processing donations.
- OK Feed Partner — Business supporter
- Reproductions, Inc. Partner — Business supporter
- Reproductions, Inc. Partner — Provided veterinary support to PAWSITIVELY CATS INC
- Strickland Veterinary Clinic Partner — Business supporter
- Strickland Veterinary Clinic Partner — Provided veterinary support to PAWSITIVELY CATS INC
- The Coyote Wore Sideburns Partner — Business supporter
- The Pet Cemetery of Tucson Partner — Business supporter
- The Pet Cemetery of Tucson Partner — Donates aftercare services for departed pets to PAWSitively CATS.
- The Pet Cemetery of Tucson Partner — Provided veterinary support to PAWSITIVELY CATS INC
- Wowsers Web Design Partner — Business supporter