activities · 26
what they do
direct service · 22
- Community Pet Rehoming and Support Pet Food Bank and Pantry ServicesOperates 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 ServicesOperates 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 ServicesOperates 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 interventionOperates 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 FacilitationRescues 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 FacilitationRescues 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 SupportProvides 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.
- Last Litter Program Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareSupports 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 ServicesAssists 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 ServicesAssists 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 FacilitationFacilitates 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 FacilitationFacilitates 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 FacilitationFacilitates 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 CareOffers 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 ServicesAssists 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 SupportProvides 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 FacilitationRescues 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 CareOperates 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 CareProvides 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 CareProvides 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 CareProvides 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 CareProvides 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.
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- Foster Parent Community Support Foster & Adoptive Parent Support GroupsMaintains 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 GroupsMaintains 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 GroupsMaintains 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 SupportProvides 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.
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- Behavioral Support and Training behavioral_supportThe organization provides behavior-focused support to help pet owners maintain pet stability during lifestyle transitions and implements consistent, real-world condition training to build reliable dog behavior regardless of environmental distractions.
- Behavioral Support and Training for Pet Stability behavioral_support_and_trainingThe organization provides behavior-focused support to help pet owners maintain pet stability during lifestyle transitions and implements consistent, real-world condition training to build reliable dog behavior regardless of environmental distractions. This approach aims to prevent surrenders and ensure successful long-term placements.
- Behavioral and environmental training support behavioral_supportImplements real-world training environments and behavior-focused interventions to improve dog adaptability and support stable placements during transitions.
- Community-Based Pet Recovery and Rehoming community-based pet recoveryThe organization supports pet recovery and facilitates rehoming within the community, especially when foster resources are limited, aiming to keep pets out of the shelter system and reunite them with their families or find new homes.
- Community-Based Pet Recovery and Rehoming community-based pet recoveryThe organization supports pet recovery and family reunification on a case-by-case basis and facilitates pet rehoming within the community, especially when foster resources are limited, to keep pets out of shelters.
- Community-Based Pet Rehoming and Recovery community_pet_rehoming_and_recoveryThe organization facilitates pet rehoming within the community, particularly when foster resources are limited, and provides support for pet recovery and family reunification on a case-by-case basis. This approach leverages community networks to keep pets out of shelters and reunite lost animals with their owners.
- Community-based pet recovery and rehoming community-based pet recoveryFacilitates pet recovery, reunification, and rehoming through community programs like Project Embrace & Place, reducing shelter intake and supporting pet retention.
- Comprehensive Foster Support comprehensive_foster_supportTo ensure the success of its foster-based model, the organization provides extensive support to foster parents, including all necessary supplies, medical care, training, and ongoing guidance from experienced volunteers.
- Comprehensive Foster Support comprehensive foster supportTo ensure the success of its foster-based model, the organization provides extensive support to foster parents, including all necessary supplies, medical care, training, and ongoing guidance from experienced volunteers. This ensures foster animals receive high-quality care and fosters are well-equipped.
- Comprehensive Foster Support comprehensive_foster_supportTo ensure the success of its foster-based model, the organization provides extensive support to foster parents, including all necessary supplies, medical care, food, training, and ongoing guidance from experienced volunteers. This comprehensive support aims to ensure successful care for rescued dogs and a positive experience for foster families.
- Comprehensive foster support system comprehensive foster supportEnsures foster parents can care for rescued animals effectively by providing all necessary resources, including medical care, food, grooming, training, and supplies, reducing barriers to fostering.
- Direct intervention for dog rescue from abuseRescues dogs from neglectful or abusive situations by paying fees to captors when necessary, prioritizing immediate animal safety over systemic concerns.
- Foster-Based Rescue Model foster_based_rescueThe organization operates without a physical shelter, relying on a network of foster homes to provide temporary care, safety, security, and love for rescued animals. This model facilitates adoptions and allows for individualized attention for each dog.
- Foster-based Rescue Model foster-based rescueThe organization operates without a physical shelter, relying on a network of foster homes to provide temporary care, safety, and love for rescued animals. This model allows for individualized attention and prepares animals for adoption in a home environment.
- Foster-based Rescue Model foster-based rescueThe organization operates without a physical shelter, relying on a network of foster homes to provide temporary care, safety, security, and love for rescued animals. This model allows for individualized attention and a home environment for dogs awaiting adoption.
- Foster-based rescue model foster-based rescueRelies on a network of foster homes to provide temporary care for rescued dogs, avoiding the use of a physical shelter and enabling personalized support and socialization in home environments.
- Preventative Measures for Pet OverpopulationThe organization works to prevent unplanned litters and reduce the number of dogs entering the shelter system by ensuring every dog finds a permanent home and by spaying/neutering and vaccinating puppies before adoption.
- Preventative Spay/Neuter and Vaccination preventative_spay_neuterThe organization aims to prevent unplanned litters and reduce the number of dogs entering the shelter system by ensuring all puppies are spayed/neutered and vaccinated before adoption. This proactive measure addresses the root cause of pet overpopulation.
- Prevention of Unplanned LittersThe organization actively works to prevent the cycle of unplanned litters by ensuring all puppies are spayed/neutered and vaccinated before adoption, thereby reducing the number of dogs entering the shelter system.
- Prevention of unplanned littersReduces shelter intake by spaying/neutering and vaccinating puppies prior to adoption, breaking the cycle of overpopulation and promoting long-term animal welfare.
- Public education on responsible pet ownership public educationConducts outreach to raise awareness about animal abuse and promote responsible pet care practices, aiming to reduce preventable surrenders and neglect.
- Rescue and Rehabilitation of Sick/Injured Dogs rescue_and_rehabilitationThe organization focuses on rescuing and rehabilitating sick or injured dogs through intensive care and medical intervention, providing necessary treatment to restore their health.
- Rescue and rehabilitation of high-risk dogs rescue_and_rehabilitationFocuses on rescuing dogs at high risk of euthanasia or neglect—particularly those stigmatized by breed, age, or medical condition—and providing intensive medical and behavioral rehabilitation.
- Retail fundraising partnerships retail_fundraising_partnershipsGenerates sustainable funding through consumer-driven retail donation programs, leveraging everyday purchasing behavior to support rescue operations.
- Targeted Rescue and Rehabilitation rescue_and_rehabilitationThe organization prioritizes rescuing and rehabilitating dogs that are most vulnerable, including those who are sick, injured, or at high risk of euthanasia due to breed stigmas, age, or physical conditions, providing intensive care and medical intervention.
- Targeted Rescue of At-Risk Animals at_risk_animal_rescueThe organization prioritizes rescuing dogs most vulnerable to euthanasia, abandonment, or neglect, including those facing breed stigmas, advanced age, or physical conditions. This focus aims to save the lives of animals often overlooked by other rescue efforts.
- Targeted Rescue of At-Risk Animals at-risk animal rescueThe organization prioritizes rescuing dogs that are most vulnerable to euthanasia, abandonment, or neglect, including those facing breed stigmas, age-related challenges, or physical conditions. This focus aims to save the lives of animals often overlooked by other rescue efforts.
- Universal rescue philosophyCommits to helping any dog in need regardless of location or circumstance, driven by a core value of unconditional commitment to canine welfare.
- Volunteer-engaged adoption and foster matching volunteer-engaged adoptionUses trained volunteers and structured matching processes to connect dogs with suitable adopters and foster families, improving placement success and long-term outcomes.
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.