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CHERISHED TAILS SENIOR SANCTUARY
MARANA, AZ · EIN 820814145 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE D11 · Animal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.cherishedtails.com
revenue
$208K
expenses
$201K
net assets
$15K
employees
0
volunteers
5
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

RESCUE, SANCTUARY, AND ADOPTION FOR SENIOR PETS

profile · synthesized from sources

Cherished Tails Senior Sanctuary rescues and provides hospice and adoption services for senior dogs and cats, particularly those at risk in shelters due to age, medical conditions, or behavioral challenges. The organization operates primarily through a network of foster homes, ensuring these animals receive comprehensive care and a loving environment in their final years or until adoption. They also assist younger at-risk dogs from rural shelters.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Adoption Program
Facilitates the adoption of senior dogs into permanent homes, rescuing them from local shelters where they face risks due to age, medical issues, or behavioral challenges.
Cherished Tomorrows
Rescues younger dogs (under 5 years old) at risk of euthanasia due to space limitations in rural "border" shelters.
Foster Program
Recruits and supports foster families who provide temporary or long-term care for senior pets, allowing them to heal emotionally and physically while awaiting adoption or living out their final days.
Permanent Paws
Provides loving foster homes (Fospice) for senior dogs in hospice care who are too ill or have behavioral challenges, ensuring they live out their remaining days happily and comfortably with necessary medical treatments.
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Dog Foster Care & Adoption 5 activities
    • Cherished Tomorrows Program
      Rescues dogs under 5 years old from rural and "border" shelters; launched in summer 2021 and has saved over 50 dogs to date. These dogs receive full medical care, supplies, and foster support prior to adoption.
    • Permanent Paws Program
      Provides lifelong care for senior dogs through the Permanent Paws program, ensuring they receive dignity, comfort, medical treatment, and protection from euthanasia or shelter confinement. Dogs in this program are fostered in loving homes and receive all necessary supplies and veterinary care.
    • Rescue and Foster Care for Senior Dogs
      Rescues senior dogs in need, providing medical care, shelter, food, and emotional support through a foster-based model. Maintains a network of over 60 foster homes for short-term or long-term care, including specialized "fospice" care for dogs with medical or behavioral challenges that prevent adoption.
    • Rescue and Foster Senior Dogs
      Rescues senior dogs in need, provides them with medical care, food, and shelter, and places them in a network of over 60 foster homes. This includes "fospice" care for dogs with terminal illnesses or behavioral challenges, ensuring they receive dignity, comfort, and necessary medical treatments.
    • Rescue of Younger Dogs from Rural Shelters
      Operates the "Cherished Tomorrows" program, launched in summer 2021, which has rescued over 50 dogs under 5 years old from rural "border" shelters.
  • Adoption Events & Meet-and-Greets 2 activities
    • Adoption Services and Events
      Facilitates dog adoptions through an online application system, maintains a list of adoptable dogs, and hosts regular adoption events, including monthly events at three Petsmart locations in Tucson, AZ on the first, second, and third Saturdays of each month.
    • Dog Adoption Services
      Maintains a list of adoptable dogs and facilitates adoptions through an online application process. The organization also hosts weekly and monthly adoption events at various locations, including three Petsmart locations in Tucson, AZ.
  • Animal Rescue & Shelter Volunteer Support 1 activity
    • Rescue Operations and Administrative Management
      Oversees daily operations including budgeting, fundraising, record keeping, animal care management, data entry, correspondence, supply management, transport, and communication outreach to support the rescue’s mission.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$208K
Contributions & grants$158K76%
Program service revenue$51K24%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$201K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$15K
Cash$15K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$15K
Liquid reserves0.9 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +33.5%
relationships · 8

who they work with

  • Cherished Tails Senior Sanctuary Partner — Organization receiving memorial donations to support senior dog rescue and care.
  • IVHS Partner — Saved dog Poppy from euthanasia from IVHS.
  • PACC Partner — Received dogs Tommy TT and Momma Kitty from PACC.
  • PACC911 Partner — Works with PACC911, which unites over 100 animal welfare organizations in Arizona.
  • Petfinder Partner — Lists adoptable dogs on Petfinder for broader visibility.
  • Petsmart Partner — Hosts monthly adoption events at Petsmart locations in Tucson, AZ.
  • Pinal ACC Partner — Received dogs Glizzy and Big Bob through Pinal ACC Diversion.
  • RescueMe.org Partner — Lists adoptable dogs through RescueMe.org platform.