activities · 12
what they do
direct service · 8
- Host low-cost microchip and pet retention events Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareProvides affordable access to microchips for cats and dogs through monthly events, along with free collars and direct support to pet owners, to prevent animals from entering shelters and aid in reuniting lost pets with owners.
- Maintain online resource directory for pet owners Shelter and Foster Support ServicesOperates and maintains the S.O.S. (Support Options Solutions) online directory, providing Pima County pet owners with access to low-cost resources, support services, and information to help keep pets out of shelters.
- Operate financial assistance program for pet ownersProvides short-term financial support to pet owners in Pima County for unexpected veterinary costs, supplies, or behavioral training through the SOS Fund; also offers veterinary support for community cat caregivers.
- Operate pet retention help deskThe NKPC Help Desk diverted nearly 1,500 animals from shelter intake over almost three years by providing direct support to pet owners, preventing over 30% of potential surrenders.
- Pet Microchipping and Identification Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareOffers affordable and convenient access to microchips for cats and dogs through monthly events, and provides free collars to help prevent animals from entering shelters and to reunite lost pets with owners.
- Pet Owner Financial AssistanceProvides financial assistance to pet owners in Pima County for unexpected veterinary costs, supplies, or behavioral training, and offers support for community cat caregivers through programs like the SOS Fund.
- Pet Owner Resource Directory Shelter and Foster Support ServicesMaintains an online resource directory, "S.O.S. Support Options Solutions to Keep Pets out of Shelters," for Pima County, providing information on low-cost resources and helpful pages for pet owners.
- Shelter Intake Diversion Help DeskOperates a Help Desk that provides direct support to pet owners, diverting animals from shelter intake and preventing potential surrenders.
research · 3
- Animal Shelter Data Analysis and Reporting Shelter and Foster Support ServicesHistorically published data reports on the activity of Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) to encourage discussion, collaboration, research, planning, and programming, and plans to conduct further data analysis on adoption return rates.
- Conduct data analysis and publish reports on shelter performance Pet Food Bank and Pantry ServicesHistorically published data reports on Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) operations to inform community discussion, planning, and programming; published a key report in June 2018 that led to improved data consistency at PACC.
- Plan adoption return rate researchPlans to conduct further data analysis on adoption return rates as part of ongoing research efforts to improve shelter outcomes and community pet retention.
capacity building · 1
- Recruit volunteers for administrative support Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementSeeks volunteers to assist with administrative tasks to support organizational operations.
strategies · 22
how they think
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- Community Resource Provision and Advocacy community_resource_provisionThe organization provides resources to animal advocates to learn and implement the No Kill Equation, supports rescue efforts, and uses marketing and public relations to increase awareness of homeless pets and promote adoption, fostering, and rescue.
- Comprehensive Animal Care and Rehabilitation comprehensive_animal_careThe organization defines "savable animals" as those that are healthy, treatable, or have maladjusted behaviors that can be rehabilitated, reserving euthanasia for animals that are incurably physically suffering. This includes focusing on medical treatment and behavioral rehabilitation, proper cleaning, sanitation, vaccination, and evaluation protocols for shelter animals.
- Comprehensive Animal Care and Rehabilitation no_kill_philosophyThe organization focuses on saving all healthy and treatable animals, defining "savable" as those that are healthy, treatable, or have rehabilitatable behavioral issues. This includes providing medical treatment and behavioral rehabilitation, proper cleaning, sanitation, vaccination, and evaluation protocols, reserving euthanasia only for incurably and irremediably physically suffering animals.
- Foster Care Expansion foster_careThe organization emphasizes foster care programs to expand shelter capacity, provide temporary care for animals, and save vulnerable animals like neonatal kittens.
- Foster Care Expansion foster_careThe organization emphasizes foster care programs to expand shelter capacity, provide temporary care for animals, and save vulnerable animals, particularly neonatal kittens.
- Foster Care Expansion foster_careThe organization emphasizes foster care programs as a critical component to expand shelter capacity, provide temporary care for animals, and save vulnerable animals, particularly neonatal kittens, who require specialized attention outside of a traditional shelter environment.
- High-Volume, Low-Cost Spay/Neuter high_volume_spay_neuterThe organization promotes high-volume, low-cost spay/neuter programs to reduce shelter intake and reallocate resources.
- High-Volume, Low-Cost Spay/Neuter high_volume_low_cost_spay_neuterThe organization promotes high-volume, low-cost spay/neuter programs as a means to reduce shelter intake and reallocate resources more effectively.
- High-Volume, Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Programs high_volume_low_cost_spay_neuterThe organization promotes high-volume, low-cost spay/neuter programs as a strategic intervention to reduce shelter intake, control animal populations, and allow for the reallocation of resources to other life-saving initiatives.
- Lost Pet Reunification pet_reunificationThe organization educates pet owners and finders on thorough methods for reuniting lost pets with their owners, emphasizing starting the search where the animal was lost or found. This also includes preventing pets from getting lost through information sharing, microchip events, and educational outreach.
- Lost Pet Reunification pet_reunificationThe organization educates pet owners and finders on thorough methods for reuniting lost pets with their owners, emphasizing starting the search where the animal was lost or found. They also work to prevent pets from getting lost and to reunite lost pets through information sharing, microchip events, and educational outreach.
- Lost Pet Reunification pet_reunificationThe organization works to prevent pets from getting lost and to reunite lost pets with their owners through education on thorough search methods, information sharing, microchip events, and educational outreach.
- Medical and Behavioral Rehabilitation medical_behavior_rehabilitationThe organization focuses on medical treatment and behavioral rehabilitation for shelter animals, including proper cleaning, sanitation, vaccination, and evaluation protocols, to ensure their well-being and increase their adoptability.
- No Kill Equation Implementation no_kill_equationThe organization works to end unnecessary shelter deaths by actively implementing and educating the public and animal advocates about the "No Kill Equation" model for animal sheltering. This model enables open admission shelters to save all healthy and treatable animals, irrespective of space, cost, or time constraints, by utilizing its 11 components.
- No Kill Equation Implementation no_kill_equationThe organization works to end unnecessary shelter deaths by actively implementing and educating the public about the "No Kill Equation" model for animal sheltering, which enables open admission shelters to save all healthy and treatable animals regardless of space, cost, or time constraints. This includes defining savable animals as those that are healthy, treatable, or rehabilitatable, reserving euthanasia only for those incurably and irremediably physically suffering.
- No Kill Equation Implementation no_kill_equationThe organization works to end unnecessary shelter deaths by implementing the "No Kill Equation" model, which includes 11 components designed to save all healthy and treatable animals, irrespective of space, cost, or time constraints. This involves educating the public and animal advocates on the model and its components.
- Shelter Diversion and Intake Prevention shelter_diversionThe organization aims to keep animals out of shelters by providing alternative resources and support to pet owners, preventing pet surrenders, and promoting proactive return-to-owner efforts. This includes offering assistance, information, and referrals to community resources to help pet owners retain their animals and avoid shelter impoundment.
- Shelter Diversion and Intake Prevention shelter_diversionThe organization aims to keep animals out of shelters and reduce intake by providing alternative resources and support to pet owners, promoting proactive return-to-owner efforts, and assisting owners in retaining their pets through information and community referrals.
- Shelter Diversion and Pet Retention shelter_diversionThe organization aims to keep animals out of shelters by providing alternative resources and support to pet owners, preventing surrenders, and promoting proactive return-to-owner efforts. This includes offering assistance, information, and referrals to community resources to help pet owners retain their animals.
- Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for Feral Cats trap_neuter_returnThe organization promotes and implements Trap Neuter Return (TNR) programs as an effective method for reducing feral cat populations, stabilizing territories, and decreasing shelter intake, thereby contributing to the No Kill philosophy.
- Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for Feral Cats trap_neuter_returnThe organization advocates for and implements Trap Neuter Return (TNR) programs as an effective method for reducing feral cat populations, stabilizing territories, and decreasing shelter intake.
- Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for Feral Cats trap_neuter_returnThe organization promotes and implements Trap Neuter Return (TNR) programs as an effective method for reducing feral cat populations, stabilizing territories, and decreasing shelter intake.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Data Analysis and Reporting
Historically published data reports regarding activity at Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) to encourage discussion, collaboration, research, and programming to achieve a No Kill community. Focuses on data-driven decisions to save more lives.
Lost Pet Resources
Provides comprehensive information and guidance to pet owners on how to find lost pets, including reporting to local shelters, using microchip companies, searching shelter websites, creating signs, and utilizing social media platforms.
No Kill Advocacy
Promotes the "No Kill Equation" model for open admission shelters, advocating for saving all healthy and treatable animals and reserving euthanasia only for the incurably suffering or court-determined vicious animals.
relationships · 25
who they work with
- BEST FRIENDS Partner — References BEST FRIENDS' national and state reports.
- Craigslist Partner — No Kill Pima County advises pet owners to post and check the 'lost/found' and 'pets' sections on Craigslist.
- Guidestar Network — Profile listed on Guidestar
- HALO Partner — Received 237 transfers from PACC, described as an adoption agency in Phoenix.
- Human Animal Support Services Partner — Highlights Human Animal Support Services as an example of best practices.
- Humane Society of Southern Arizona Partner — Accepts found/stray pets from the Town of Marana and Sahuarita; No Kill Pima County advises pet owners to report and search for lost pets at HSSAZ.
- Maddies Fund Partner — References Maddies Fund for articles and webcasts on animal welfare topics.
- Maricopa County Animal Care & Control Partner — Notes that Maricopa County Animal Care & Control offers shelter diversion programs including assistance in urgent temporary placements and/or boarding and funds medications.
- Missing Animal Response Partner — Highlights Missing Animal Response as an example of best practices for lost pet return to owners.
- Missing Animal Response Network Partner — No Kill Pima County refers pet owners to Missing Animal Response Network for information on lost dog and cat behavior, signage recommendations, and tips for catching panicked dogs.
- Nathan Winograd Partner — References Nathan Winograd's books and articles as resources for understanding the No Kill movement.
- Nextdoor.com Partner — No Kill Pima County advises pet owners to use Nextdoor.com for lost pet postings.
- No Kill Advocacy Center Partner — References "A Lifesaving Matrix" and "Defining No Kill" publications from the No Kill Advocacy Center to describe the no-kill philosophy.
- PASS (Positive Alternatives to Shelter Surrender) Partner — Highlights PASS (Positive Alternatives to Shelter Surrender) as an example of best practices for owner retention and rehoming.
- Pawboost.com Partner — No Kill Pima County advises pet owners to file reports and check for found pets on Pawboost.com.
- Petcoluv Partner — Platform used by Pima Animal Care Center for lost pet reports, utilizing facial recognition to match pets at PACC and other shelters.
- Pima Animal Care Center Partner — Influences goals and policies at the county shelter and collaborates on shelter prevention and diversion services.
- Pima Animal Care Center Partner — Mentions Pima County’s public shelter, Pima Animal Care Center, and its live release rate.
- Pima Animal Care Center Partner — Refers individuals to Pima Animal Care Center's Pet Support Center for resources and application links.
- Pima Animal Care Center Partner — Thousands of strays are picked up or brought into Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) or other shelters every year; No Kill Pima County advises pet owners to report and search for lost pets at PACC.
- Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) Partner — Encourages volunteers to work with animals at the county facility.
- Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) Partner — Historically published data reports regarding activity at PACC to encourage discussion, collaboration, research, planning, and programming.
- Savethesaveable.com Partner — A marketing campaign bringing attention to vulnerable animals at the municipal shelter and local rescue organizations.
- The Humane Society of Southern Arizona Partner — Believes that achieving a No Kill Pima County requires the commitment of this organization.
- The No Kill Advocacy Center Partner — References The No Kill Advocacy Center as a source for resources and information on the No Kill Equation.