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 · 5
what they do
direct service · 5
- Adoption Services and Events Dog Adoption FacilitationFacilitates 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.
- Cherished Tomorrows ProgramRescues 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 Special Needs & Senior Cat Sanctuary CareProvides 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 Operations and Administrative Management Volunteer Coordination for Animal RescueOversees 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.
- Rescue and Foster Care for Senior Dogs Special Needs & Senior Cat Sanctuary CareRescues 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.
strategies · 8
how they think
Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.
- Cost-efficient and transparent operations financial_transparency unique to this orgMinimizes administrative and overhead costs by operating without a physical facility and maintains financial transparency through GAAP-compliant records and public disclosures to maximize resources directed to animal care.
- Expanding rescue impact through secondary programs senior_pet_rescue unique to this orgExtends mission impact by rescuing younger dogs at risk in rural shelters through the "Cherished Tomorrows" program, addressing space-related euthanasia despite a primary focus on senior dogs.
- Fospice model for unadoptable senior dogs fospice care unique to this orgCombines foster and hospice care to provide sanctuary for senior dogs that are too ill or behaviorally challenged to be adopted, emphasizing comfort, dignity, and individualized support in their final days.
- Foster-based scalable rescue model foster-based_rescue_model unique to this orgUtilizes a network of foster homes instead of a physical shelter to increase capacity, reduce costs, and provide individualized care, enabling the organization to rescue more animals sustainably.
- Memorial-driven sustainable funding model memorial_donation_model unique to this orgLeverages memorial donations—gifts made in remembrance of pets—to create a sustainable funding stream that supports the rescue and care of homeless senior dogs.
- Remote adoption and volunteer transport network remote_adoption_process unique to this orgEnables adoptions beyond local geographic boundaries by using a volunteer-powered transportation network to move animals, increasing placement opportunities and accessibility for adopters across regions.
- Social media for adoption outreach social_media_outreach unique to this orgUses social media platforms to promote special adoption events and increase visibility, engagement, and adoption rates.
- Specialized rescue and sanctuary for senior dogs senior-dog_rescue_and_fostering unique to this orgFocuses on rescuing senior dogs who are overlooked due to age, medical conditions, or behavioral challenges, providing them with comprehensive care and a safe haven in their later years.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
the money
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%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
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.