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TOMBSTONE SMALL ANIMAL SHELTER

Tombstone, AZ · EIN 942554189 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · Micro (<$100K) · www.tombstoneanimalshelter.org
revenue
$90K
expenses
$154K
net assets
$209K
employees
mission · from form 990

SMALL ANIMAL SHELTER

profile · synthesized from sources

Tombstone Small Animal Shelter is a no-kill animal shelter in Cochise County, Arizona, providing care and adoption services for abandoned and surrendered dogs and cats. The organization focuses on finding permanent homes through innovative programs like virtual meet and greets and foster-to-adopt, while also offering field trips to enrich shelter animals' lives. It operates entirely through volunteer support and donations.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Dog Field Trips & Outings Program
Takes shelter dogs on supervised community outings for mental and physical enrichment, reducing stress and increasing adoptability
Senior Discount Adoption Program
Offers reduced adoption fees for senior adopters to encourage older adults to adopt companion animals
Virtual Meet and Greet + Foster to Adopt
Allows potential adopters to interact with animals via video chat and foster them before finalizing adoption to ensure compatibility and reduce return rates
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Dog Foster Care & Adoption 9 activities
    • Animal Adoption Services
      Facilitates the adoption of dogs and cats into loving homes through various programs, including a Virtual Meet and Greet and a Foster to Adopt Program, and offers a senior discount adoption program.
    • Animal Adoption Services
      Facilitates the adoption of dogs and cats into loving homes through various programs, including a Virtual Meet and Greet program and a Foster to Adopt Program, and offers a senior discount adoption program.
    • Animal Adoption Services
      Facilitates the adoption of dogs and cats into loving homes through various programs, including a Virtual Meet and Greet program and a Foster to Adopt Program, and offers a senior discount adoption program.
    • Animal Intake and Care
      Provides care for abandoned and surrendered cats and dogs in the Tombstone and Cochise County area, operating as a no-kill animal adoption shelter.
    • Animal Intake and Care
      Provides care for abandoned and surrendered cats and dogs in the Tombstone and Cochise County area, operating as a no-kill animal adoption shelter.
    • Foster to Adopt Program
      Offers a trial-based Foster to Adopt Program that allows potential adopters to foster an animal in their home with full support from shelter staff before finalizing adoption.
    • Senior Discount Adoption Program
      Offers a discounted adoption fee of $68 for senior adopters to encourage pet adoption among older adults.
    • Shelter Care and Adoption Services for Cats and Dogs
      Provides comprehensive care for abandoned and surrendered cats and dogs in the Tombstone and Cochise County area, including medical treatment, behavioral monitoring, socialization, cleaning, and dog walking. Operates as a no-kill shelter and facilitates pet adoptions into loving homes.
    • Virtual Meet and Greet Program
      Offers a virtual interaction program allowing potential adopters to meet adoptable dogs and cats via video chat before committing to adoption.
  • Shelter Dog Socialization Outings 3 activities
    • Dog Field Trips & Outings Program
      Operates a supervised program that takes adoptable dogs on community adventures to enhance socialization and visibility for adoption. Received a 2026 grant from the Petfinder Foundation to expand the program and purchase outing supplies.
    • Dog Field Trips & Outings Program
      Operates a program that takes adoptable dogs on supervised community adventures to enhance their socialization and visibility, with plans to expand the program through grant funding.
    • Dog Field Trips & Outings Program
      Operates a program that takes adoptable dogs on supervised community adventures to enhance their socialization and visibility, with plans to expand the program through grant funding.
  • Adoption Safety Net Program 3 activities
    • Post-Adoption Animal Return Policy
      Accepts returns of adopted animals at any time and requires adopters to return animals to the shelter rather than rehoming them independently.
    • Post-Adoption Support
      Accepts returns of adopted animals at any time, requiring adopters to return animals to the shelter rather than rehoming independently.
    • Post-Adoption Support
      Accepts returns of adopted animals at any time, requiring adopters to return animals to the shelter rather than rehoming independently.
  • Animal Rescue & Shelter Volunteer Support 2 activities
    • Volunteer Engagement
      Engages volunteers in animal socialization, cleaning, dog walking, and adoption event support as part of shelter operations.
    • Volunteer Engagement
      Engages volunteers in animal socialization, cleaning, dog walking, and adoption event support as part of shelter operations.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Cat Socialization and Behavioral Assessment
      Provides care and adoption services for individual cats with behavioral and socialization needs, monitoring and evaluating cat behavior in social settings to assess compatibility for adoption.
    • Cat Socialization and Behavioral Assessment
      Provides care and adoption services for individual cats with behavioral and socialization needs, monitoring and evaluating cat behavior in social settings to assess compatibility for adoption.
    • Pre-Adoption Medical and Behavioral Preparation
      Ensures all adoptable animals are spayed or neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, and receive age-appropriate medical or dental care prior to adoption. Covers cost of required booster shots in some cases.
    • Pre-Adoption Veterinary Services
      Ensures all adoptable cats and dogs are spayed or neutered, microchipped, and current on age-appropriate vaccinations and veterinarian-recommended medical or dental care prior to adoption. In some cases, the shelter covers the cost of required booster shots for adopted pets.
    • Pre-Adoption Veterinary Services
      Ensures all adoptable cats and dogs are spayed or neutered, microchipped, and current on age-appropriate vaccinations and veterinarian-recommended medical or dental care prior to adoption. In some cases, the shelter covers the cost of required booster shots for adopted pets.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$90K
Contributions & grants$82K92%
Program service revenue$3K4%
Investment income$4671%
Other revenue$32
expenses
Total expenses$154K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$209K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$209K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -53.3%
relationships · 5

who they work with

  • 501(c)(3) Government — Recognized as a tax-exempt nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code.
  • Foster to adopt Partner — Offers a foster-to-adopt program as part of the adoption process.
  • Petfinder Foundation Funder — Provided a 2026 Dog Field Trips Grant to support program expansion and supply purchases.
  • Tombstone Small Animal Shelter Partner — Maintains a Facebook page for updates and to arrange meet-and-greets for adoptions.
  • recommended veterinarian Partner — Collaborates with specific veterinarians for post-adoption booster shots, which the shelter pays for.