461991182 · AZ ↑ parent cluster ·
research card →

FOLLOW YOUR HEART FOUNDATION INC

AZ · EIN 461991182 · $1.5M rev · operational · www.followyourheartanimalrescue.org
profile

Follow Your Heart Animal Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Mesa, Arizona, dedicated to saving animals, particularly dogs at risk of euthanasia. The organization operates entirely through a foster care model, relying on volunteers to provide temporary homes for rescued animals until they can be adopted into permanent families.

activities · 26

what they do

direct service · 22
  • Community Pet Rehoming and Support Pet Food Bank and Pantry Services
    Operates the Project Embrace & Place program (formerly Courtesy Post) to safely rehome pets within the community. This includes providing veterinary care assistance to pet owners who cannot afford necessary treatments and offering ongoing support to past adopters for behavioral or physical issues with their dogs.
  • Community Pet Rehoming and Support Shelter and Foster Support Services
    Operates the Project Embrace & Place program (formerly Courtesy Post) to safely rehome pets within the community, providing necessary veterinary care to ensure responsible adoption. They also offer veterinary care assistance to pet owners who cannot afford it and provide ongoing support to past adopters for behavioral or physical issues with their dogs.
  • Community Pet Rehoming and Support Shelter and Foster Support Services
    Operates the Project Embrace & Place program to safely rehome pets within the community, providing veterinary care to ensure they are ready for adoption. They also assist in locating missing pets and reuniting found dogs with their families.
  • Community pet rehoming and humane intervention
    Operates the Project Embrace & Place (evolved from Courtesy Post) to safely rehome pets within the community and provides humane euthanasia when necessary. Also intervenes in cases of animal cruelty, such as rescuing and treating puppies injured by BB guns.
  • Dog Rescue and Foster Program Dog Adoption Facilitation
    Rescues dogs from shelters and other situations, including from Mexico, and places them in temporary foster homes. The organization provides full financial and material support for fostered dogs, including veterinary care, supplies, and food.
  • Dog Rescue and Foster Program Dog Adoption Facilitation
    Rescues dogs from shelters and Mexico, placing them in temporary foster homes. The organization provides full financial and material support for fostered dogs, including veterinary care, supplies, and food.
  • Dog Training and Behavioral Guidance Animal Behavior Training and Support
    Provides guidance to pet owners on transitioning pets to new routines and conducts dog training sessions to reinforce outdoor habits and obedience, including in adverse weather conditions.
  • Supports the well-being of mother dogs and their puppies by providing free spaying, vaccinations, microchipping for mother dogs, and free puppy food until the puppies are moved to foster care.
  • Lost and Found Pet Assistance Lost Pet Reunification Services
    Assists in locating missing pets and reuniting found dogs with their families, including organizing search teams and offering rewards for information on lost animals.
  • Missing pet recovery assistance Lost Pet Reunification Services
    Assists families in locating missing pets and reuniting with found dogs, including organizing search efforts for mother dogs of rescued puppies and offering rewards for information.
  • Pet Adoption Services Dog Adoption Facilitation
    Facilitates the adoption of rescued dogs into permanent homes through adoption events held at various locations, including their Healthy Paws Market. All adopted dogs receive spaying/neutering, full vaccinations, microchipping, deworming, and a health guarantee.
  • Pet Adoption Services Dog Adoption Facilitation
    Facilitates the adoption of rescued dogs into permanent homes through adoption events held at various locations, including their Healthy Paws Market. They ensure all adopted dogs are spayed/neutered, fully vaccinated, microchipped, and dewormed, and provide a health guarantee and access to a trainer.
  • Pet Adoption Services Dog Adoption Facilitation
    Facilitates the adoption of rescued dogs by organizing adoption events at various locations, including their Healthy Paws Market, where volunteers engage with potential adopters. All adopted dogs receive spaying/neutering, vaccinations, microchipping, and a health guarantee.
  • Pet Owner Veterinary Assistance Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary Care
    Offers financial assistance for veterinary care to pet owners who cannot afford necessary treatments for their pets. This includes providing free spaying, vaccinations, and microchipping for mother dogs, as well as free puppy food through the Last Litter program.
  • Pet Reunification Services Lost Pet Reunification Services
    Assists in locating missing pets and reuniting found dogs with their families, including organizing search teams and offering rewards for information.
  • Post-Adoption and Behavioral Support Animal Behavior Training and Support
    Provides ongoing support to past adopters for behavioral or physical issues with their adopted dogs. They also offer guidance to pet owners on transitioning pets to new routines and conduct dog training sessions.
  • Rescue and foster-based adoption program Dog Adoption Facilitation
    Rescues dogs from shelters, rural areas, and Mexico, placing them in foster homes and hosting adoption events to connect them with permanent families. The organization operates a foster-based model with weekend and weekly adoption events, including specialized programs like "Adoptions Uncrated" and "Yappy hour" at its Healthy Paws Market in Mesa, AZ.
  • Support for mother dogs and puppies Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary Care
    Operates the Last Litter program to support mother dogs and their puppies through free spaying, vaccinations, microchipping, and provision of puppy food until foster placement. Provides medical and nutritional support to ensure the wellbeing of litters and prevent future accidental breeding.
  • Veterinary Care for Rescued Animals Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary Care
    Provides comprehensive medical treatment for rescued animals, including routine dental procedures, mass removals, orthopedic surgeries, and specialized care for conditions like parvo. This includes care for animals in their Project Embrace & Place program and those rescued from specific incidents.
  • Veterinary Care for Rescued Animals Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary Care
    Provides comprehensive medical treatment for rescued animals through their Follow Your Heart Animal Hospital, including routine dental procedures, mass removals, orthopedic surgeries, and specialized care for conditions like parvo. They also provide humane euthanasia when necessary for severely injured animals.
  • Veterinary Care for Rescued Animals Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary Care
    Provides comprehensive medical treatment for rescued animals through their Follow Your Heart Animal Hospital, including routine dental procedures, mass removals, orthopedic surgeries, and specialized care for abandoned puppies suffering from parvo.
  • Veterinary and medical care for rescued and at-risk animals Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary Care
    Provides comprehensive veterinary services including spaying/neutering, vaccinations, microchipping, deworming, dental procedures, orthopedic surgeries, and emergency treatment for rescued animals. Operates the Follow Your Heart Animal Hospital and specialized programs like "The Tigg Pen" for parvo treatment, and ensures all adopted dogs receive full medical care prior to adoption.
capacity building · 4
  • Foster Parent Community Support Foster & Adoptive Parent Support Groups
    Maintains a Facebook group to connect foster parents with other volunteers and foster families, providing a platform for support and shared resources.
  • Foster Parent Support Network Foster & Adoptive Parent Support Groups
    Maintains a Facebook group page to connect foster parents with other volunteers and foster families, providing a platform for support and community engagement.
  • Foster Parent Support Network Foster & Adoptive Parent Support Groups
    Maintains a Facebook group to connect foster parents with other volunteers and foster families, providing a platform for support and community engagement.
  • Ongoing adopter and foster support Animal Behavior Training and Support
    Provides post-adoption support for behavioral or medical issues and offers training resources, including adverse-weather obedience sessions. Maintains a Facebook group to connect foster parents and volunteers for peer support and coordination.
strategies · 29

how they think

Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any to see the full field of orgs running the same approach.

named programs · 4

what they call their work

Adoption Services
Works to find permanent homes for rescued animals, ensuring a long-term commitment from adopters.
Foster Program
Rescues dogs from shelters and places them in temporary foster homes to provide safety and care until they can be adopted.
Project Embrace & Place
Aids in rehoming pets in the community and provides veterinary care for pet owners in need.
Public Education
Raises awareness about animal abuse and promotes responsible pet ownership to reduce the number of homeless pets.
relationships · 12

who they work with

  • AmazonSmile Partner — Online retail partner that donates a portion of eligible purchases to the organization.
  • FRY’S Partner — Retail partner enabling donation collection through customer VIP card linking.
  • Follow Your Heart Animal Hospital Partner — Provides medical treatment for rescued animals.
  • Follow Your Heart Animal Hospital Partner — Veterinary partner where direct donations can be made to support animal care.
  • Follow Your Heart Animal Rescue Partner — Volunteers support dog adoption events organized by Follow Your Heart Animal Rescue.
  • Healthy Paws Market Partner — Hosts adoption events for the organization.
  • Healthy Paws Market Partner — Hosts adoption events.
  • Healthy Paws Market Partner — Provides a 10% discount to adopters for high-quality food, natural remedies, and other products, with a portion of sales benefiting non-profits or the foundation's parvo unit.
  • Jimmy G's Partner — Partnered for a fundraising event where 30% of proceeds were donated to Follow Your Heart Foundation Inc.
  • Wagging Tails Pet Resort Partner — Local pet resort with ties to Follow Your Heart Animal Rescue
  • Yady GD Partner — Partner in Mexico who rescues abandoned and suffering street dogs, fixes and vaccinates them, and transports them to the foundation.
  • lululemon Tempe Marketplace Partner — Partnered to host a puppy yoga event for Mental Health Awareness.