activities · 10
what they do
direct service · 10
- Animal Rescue Partnerships Shelter and Foster Support ServicesPartners with PACC911 to support broader animal rescue efforts and provides shelter walkers for dogs at East and Westside shelters and the Humane Society.
- Border Collie Adoption ProgramOperates an adoption program for Border Collies, facilitating 60 adoptions this year and a total of 4,541 dogs, which includes an online registration and application process, and provides information about adoption procedures.
- Border Collie Adoption Program Herding Dog Rescue and AdoptionOperates an adoption program for Border Collie rescue dogs, requiring online registration and an application process. The program offers Border Collies for adoption, including those certified through the American Border Collie Association, and has facilitated 60 adoptions this year and a total of 4,541 dogs.
- Border Collie Foster Care Dog Adoption FacilitationProvides foster homes for rescued Border Collies with families throughout Arizona and occasionally from nearby states.
- Border Collie Rescue and Evaluation Herding Dog Rescue and AdoptionRescues Border Collies, including 62 this year and a total of 4,745 dogs, and evaluates them for behavioral traits such as compatibility with children, dogs, and cats, as well as training readiness and crate training.
- Border Collie Rescue and Evaluation Herding Dog Rescue and AdoptionRescues Border Collies, including 62 this year and a total of 4,745 dogs, and evaluates them for behavioral traits such as compatibility with children, dogs, and cats, as well as training readiness and crate training. This includes re-homing dogs due to their specific exercise and energy needs.
- Dog Training Animal Behavior Training and SupportProvides training for Border Collies, covering basic obedience, crate training, and leash manners.
- Foster Care ProgramOperates a foster care program that places rescued dogs in foster homes with families throughout Arizona and occasionally from nearby states, providing temporary housing for dogs in need.
- Post-Adoption Support and Follow-up Animal Behavior Training and SupportProvides post-adoption support to new owners, including advice on training, nutrition, and activities, and follows up to check on the adjustment of the dog and new owner. Adopters also receive veterinary paperwork, licensing information, and microchip transfer verification.
- Post-Adoption Support and Training Animal Behavior Training and SupportProvides post-adoption support to new owners, including advice on training, nutrition, activities, and follow-up on dog adjustment, as well as providing veterinary paperwork, licensing information, and microchip transfer verification.
strategies · 8
how they think
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- Adopter education and support supportive_adoption_processProvides education to potential adopters about the lifelong responsibilities of Border Collie ownership and supports successful transitions through guidance on patience, consistency, training, and meeting the breed’s physical and emotional needs.
- Behavioral evaluation for adoption suitability behavioral_evaluationEvaluating rescued Border Collies across multiple behavioral dimensions helps determine their suitability for adoption into family homes.
- Comprehensive adoption process supportive_adoption_processThe organization employs a multi-step adoption process to ensure the best match between dogs and families, enhancing the likelihood of successful adoptions.
- Comprehensive behavioral and home evaluation process behavioral_evaluationThe organization uses a multi-step adoption process that includes behavioral evaluation of dogs and thorough screening of adopters—including online applications, phone interviews, home visits, and dog meetings—to ensure safe, compatible, and lasting placements.
- Education on dog ownership owner_educationEducating potential adopters about the responsibilities of Border Collie ownership ensures that families are prepared for the commitment involved.
- Foster-based care model foster-based_rescueRescued Border Collies are housed in volunteer foster homes rather than a central facility, allowing for individualized care and behavioral assessment in a home environment, which supports better adoption outcomes.
- Foster-based rescue model foster-based_rescueBy utilizing a foster-based model, the organization provides a home environment for rescued dogs, which helps them adjust better before adoption.
- Structured online adoption application system online_adoption_applicationRequires prospective adopters to register and log in to the organization’s website to begin the adoption process, creating a formal entry point that supports accountability and data collection.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Adoption Program
Matches rescued Border Collies and mixes with adoptive families through a six-step process including application, phone interview, home visit, meet-and-greet, adoption, and post-adoption follow-up
Foster Care Program
Provides temporary homes for rescued dogs through a network of volunteer foster families who care for the dogs until adoption
Volunteer Program
Engages volunteers in roles including fostering, shelter walks, home checks, transportation, event support, training, and administrative tasks
relationships · 3
who they work with
- American Border Collie Association Partner — Certifies Border Collies that are available for adoption through the rescue.
- PACC911 Partner — Collaborates with PACC911 in animal rescue operations.
- PayPal Partner — Payment processing partner used to handle special payments and donations.