activities · 26
what they do
direct service · 24
- Annual Tucson Subaru Pets of Pima Parade Animal Welfare Fundraising & Adoption EventsOrganizes the Tucson Subaru Pets of Pima Parade & Friends of PACC Festival annually, bringing together pet enthusiasts and raising funds to support pets at Pima Animal Care Center.
- Canine Fitness and Mobility Facility Operation Emergency Shelter for Survivors' PetsOperates a canine fitness and mobility facility that has served over 3,000 dogs and their owners in Tucson.
- Community Engagement and Events Animal Welfare Fundraising & Adoption EventsOrganizes community events such as the annual "Tucson Subaru Pets of Pima Parade & Friends of PACC Festival" to engage the community, raise awareness, and generate funds for pet support.
- Community Engagement and Fundraising Events Animal Welfare Fundraising & Adoption EventsOrganizes and hosts community events such as the annual "Tucson Subaru Pets of Pima Parade & Friends of PACC Festival" to engage the community, raise awareness for animal needs, and generate funds for PACC programs. They also host specific events like "The Big Fix 2024" for spay/neuter services and conduct Giving Tuesday campaigns.
- Community Outreach and EducationEngages the community through educational outreach and volunteer programs, including providing pet care essentials to families in need.
- Community Pet Clinic Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareOpened the Friends of PACC Community Pet Clinic to provide affordable veterinary care services for vulnerable families and those adopting from the shelter.
- Foster and Adoption Initiatives Dog Adoption FacilitationExpanded foster and adoption initiatives, facilitating over 19,097 families to open their homes to new or foster pets, achieving a 91.3% live release rate for pets entering the shelter.
- Foster and Adoption Programs Dog Adoption FacilitationExpands and facilitates foster and adoption initiatives, including a foster-to-adopt program, which has resulted in over 19,097 families opening their homes to pets.
- Funding and Support for Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) Shelter and Foster Support ServicesProvides substantial funding to Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) to support the rescue, rehoming, and care of abused, neglected, and abandoned animals, contributing to a high live release rate for pets entering the shelter. This includes funding for critical positions, non-medical care, medical care, and special projects.
- Funding and Support for Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) Shelter and Foster Support ServicesProvides substantial funding to Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) to support the rescue, medical care, non-medical care, and rehoming of abused, neglected, and abandoned animals, contributing to a high live release rate for pets entering the shelter.
- Individual Animal Medical Care Support Specialized Medical Care and RehabilitationProvides support for critical and specialized medical care for individual animals, such as blood transfusions, surgeries, and prosthetics, enabling them to recover and find forever homes.
- Keeping Families Together Project Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareHelped over 75,000 families with veterinary care, behavioral support, supplies, and pet-friendly guidance through the Keeping Families Together project.
- Mobile Veterinary ServicesDonated and funds the operation of Karen's Karing Van, a mobile veterinary clinic that delivers care to thousands of families in underserved areas of Pima County, including no-cost microchip, vaccination, and spay/neuter events.
- Operation of Community Pet Clinic Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareOperates the Friends of PACC Community Pet Clinic, an affordable veterinary care clinic providing services such as low-cost spay/neuter, general veterinary care, and support for vulnerable families and adopted pets.
- Operation of Community Pet Clinics and Mobile Veterinary Services Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareOperates the Friends of PACC Community Pet Clinic and the Friends Pet Clinic, providing affordable veterinary care, including low-cost spay/neuter services, for vulnerable families, pets adopted from PACC, and those at risk of relinquishment. Additionally, they donated and fund the mobile veterinary clinic, Karen's Karing Van, to deliver care in underserved areas.
- Pet Foster and Adoption Initiatives Dog Adoption FacilitationExpands and supports foster and adoption initiatives, facilitating over 19,097 families in opening their homes to new or foster pets or reuniting with their pets, contributing to a high live release rate. They are also investing in a new adoption facility in east Tucson.
- Pet Retention Support Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareSupports pet owners through the "Keeping Families Together" project, providing veterinary care, behavioral support, supplies, and pet-friendly guidance to over 75,000 families.
- Spay/Neuter Services Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareProvides low-cost spay/neuter services for vulnerable families and launched the Spay/Neuter Support project to enhance accessibility to these surgeries.
- Specialized Medical Care for Animals Specialized Medical Care and RehabilitationProvides funding and support for specialized and emergency medical care for individual animals with complex needs, such as blood transfusions, surgeries, and prosthetics.
- Support for Pet Owners through "Keeping Families Together" Project Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareThrough the "Keeping Families Together" project, provides support to over 75,000 families with veterinary care, behavioral support, pet supplies, and pet-friendly guidance, including food and pet supply drives, microchip, vaccination, and spay/neuter events.
- Veterinary Care for Special Cases Specialized Medical Care and RehabilitationProvided critical medical care, including surgeries and specialized treatments for pets, such as a cat named Smoothie who received extensive medical support leading to her adoption.
- Volunteer Mobilization Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementMobilizes a large volunteer base, with 1,137 volunteers contributing 88,017 hours in 2022, to support various organizational activities and events.
- Volunteer Mobilization Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementMobilizes a large volunteer base, with 1,137 volunteers contributing 88,017 hours in 2022, equivalent to over 42 full-time staff members, for various tasks including event tabling and administrative support.
- Volunteer Mobilization Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementMobilized 1,137 volunteers who contributed 88,017 hours in 2022, equivalent to over 42 full-time staff members, supporting various programs and initiatives.
advocacy · 1
- Advocacy and AwarenessRaises awareness for animal welfare needs and PACC/Friends of PACC programs, and has received county recognition for its work.
capacity building · 1
- Capacity Building for PACC Shelter and Foster Support ServicesFunds critical positions at Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) and provides initial funding for innovative programming, equipment, and outreach, including investing in a new adoption facility.
strategies · 14
how they think
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- Enhancing Pima Animal Care Center's capacity through flexible supportThe organization supports Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) by providing resources, services, equipment, and supplies, and by operating with greater flexibility than government entities, allowing for quick responses to needs and immediate impact for pets due to fewer procurement restrictions. This enhances PACC's efforts to save the lives of pets and helps pets find loving homes.
- Enhancing Pima Animal Care Center's capacity through flexible supportBy providing resources, services, equipment, and supplies, and operating with greater flexibility than government entities, the organization can quickly respond to needs and make an immediate impact on pets' lives, thereby enhancing Pima Animal Care Center's efforts to save animals.
- Filling service gaps to support PACC's lifesaving efforts gap_filling_servicesThe organization supports Pima Animal Care Center's (PACC) lifesaving efforts by providing pet care services to vulnerable families and families adopting shelter pets, thereby filling critical service gaps.
- Increasing adoptability and reducing stress through foster careUtilizing a foster program provides temporary home environments for shelter pets, which helps reduce their stress and gathers valuable information to increase their chances of adoption.
- Increasing adoptability and reducing stress through foster programsThe organization utilizes a foster program to provide temporary home environments for shelter pets, aiming to reduce stress and gather information to increase their adoptability.
- Increasing adoptability through foster programsThe organization utilizes a foster program to provide temporary home environments for shelter pets, which aims to reduce stress and gather information to increase their adoptability.
- Leveraging national networks for local fundraising and operations network_leverageThe organization leverages relationships with national animal welfare organizations to support local fundraising and operational efforts, enhancing its capacity to serve the community.
- Leveraging national networks for local impact network_leverageThe organization leverages relationships with national animal welfare organizations to support local fundraising and operational efforts, enhancing its capacity to achieve its mission.
- Pet retention through family support and accessible care pet_retentionThe organization aims to keep pets with their families rather than having them relinquished to shelters by providing medical care for pets whose families face financial constraints, delivering pet care essentials through community outreach, and offering pet care services to vulnerable families, thereby filling service gaps and preventing relinquishment.
- Preventing pet relinquishment through family support and medical care pet retentionThe organization aims to keep pets with their families by providing medical care for those facing financial constraints and offering pet care services to vulnerable families, thereby preventing pets from being relinquished to shelters.
- Preventing pet relinquishment through family support and medical care pet_retentionThe organization aims to keep pets with their families rather than having them relinquished to shelters by providing medical care for pets whose families face financial constraints and delivering pet care essentials through community outreach.
- Raising awareness and funds for animal welfare programs fundraising and awarenessThe organization raises awareness and funds to enhance animal lifesaving programs at Pima Animal Care Center, the Friends Pet Clinic, and within the community, thereby supporting broader animal welfare efforts.
- Reducing pet overpopulation and shelter intake through accessible spay/neuter programs spay_neuter_programsThe organization combats pet overpopulation and reduces shelter intake by taking a leadership role in providing accessible spay/neuter surgeries and care for vulnerable pet families.
- Reducing pet overpopulation and shelter intake through accessible spay/neuter programs spay/neuter programsBy providing accessible spay/neuter surgeries, especially for vulnerable pet families, the organization combats pet overpopulation, manages pet populations, and reduces the number of animals entering shelters and facing euthanasia.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Friends Pet Clinic
A community pet clinic providing medical care for animals.
Pets of Pima Parade and Friends of PACC Festival
An annual event featuring companion animals to raise awareness and funds.
Radiothon
An annual fundraising event in partnership with iHeartMedia Tucson to save animal lives.
relationships · 24
who they work with
- Arizona Daily Star Partner — Recognized as "Best Non-Profit" in their Readers’ Choice Awards.
- Best Friends Animal Society Partner — Collaborates through donor referrals and leadership connections to support animal welfare efforts in Pima County.
- CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services) Partner — Partners with CARS to facilitate vehicle donations.
- Humane Society of Southern Arizona (HSSA) Partner — Received a $1.9 million grant from Maddie's Fund alongside Friends of PACC.
- La Estrella Bakery Partner — Collaborates to raise funds as part of the PACC en Español Campaign.
- Maddie’s Fund Funder — Awarded a three-year, $1,920,000 grant to Friends of PACC and HSSA.
- Pima Animal Care Center Government — Primary operational and adoption partner for animal care and shelter services in Pima County.
- Pima Animal Care Center Partner — Donors support work at Pima Animal Care Center.
- Pima Animal Care Center Partner — Non-profit fundraising partner for the Pima Animal Care Center, the only open-admission shelter in Pima County.
- Pima Animal Care Center Partner — Nonprofit partner of Pima Animal Care Center (PACC).
- Pima Animal Care Center Partner — Provides direct support to the Pima Animal Care Center for the pets that enter it every year.
- Pima Animal Care Center Partner — Provides funding and support to PACC, and volunteers assist at the shelter.
- Pima Animal Care Center Partner — Supports Pima Animal Care Center and enhances its efforts.
- Pima Animal Care Center Partner — The organization supports pets at Pima Animal Care Center and raises awareness for its programs.
- Pima Animal Care Center Partner — Works with PACC to support animal welfare programs and facilities.
- Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) Partner — Nonprofit fundraising partner for the county animal shelter.
- Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) Partner — Supports PACC's lifesaving efforts and provides affordable care options for pets adopted directly from PACC.
- Pima Animal Care Center Advisory Committee (PACCAC) Government — Advisory body with formal ties to PACC; Friends of PACC staff serve in leadership roles.
- Pima County Partner — Donated a mobile veterinary clinic to Pima County and provides funding for staff and supplies.
- Rancho Sahuarita Partner — Presents the Friends of PACC Radiothon.
- Tucson Subaru Funder — Title sponsor of the Pets of Pima Parade & Friends of PACC Festival
- Tucson Subaru Partner — Sponsors the Pets of Pima Parade and Friends of PACC Festival.
- Tucson Subaru Partner — Sponsors the Pets of Pima Parade.
- iHeartMedia Tucson Partner — Partners for the Friends of PACC Radiothon to save animal lives.