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PAW PLACEMENT OF NORTHERN ARIZONA

FLAGSTAFF, AZ · EIN 452912962 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE D20 · Animal-Related · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.highcountryhumane.org
revenue
$1.7M
expenses
$1.8M
net assets
$649K
employees
73
volunteers
1,067
program ratio
92%
mission · from form 990

HIGH COUNTRY HUMANE TRANSFORMS LIVES BY PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL ANIMAL CARE AND ADOPTION SERVICES, SUPPORTING AND STRENGTHENING THE BOND BETWEEN PETS AND PEOPLE, AND ADVOCATING FOR THE WELL-BEING OF ANIMALS.

profile · synthesized from sources

High Country Humane is an animal shelter in Flagstaff, Arizona, providing animal care and adoption services. They offer various programs including fostering, low-cost veterinary services, and a pet food bank, aiming to strengthen the bond between pets and people and advocate for animal well-being in Flagstaff and Coconino County.

named programs · 12 · from sources

what they call their work

Adoption Services
Facilitates the adoption of homeless pets, providing medical care, behavioral evaluation, and love while they await a forever family.
Foster Program
Places animals, including kittens, puppies, special medical/behavioral adult cats, nursing moms, bottle babies, exotics/small critters, farm animals, and adult dogs, into temporary homes to reduce stress, increase adoptability, and prevent illness spread.
High Country Hikers
A shelter dog hiking program that provides enrichment, exercise, and socialization for dogs awaiting adoption.
Lost & Found Pets
Connects guardians with stray animals found and brought to the shelter, providing resources for lost or found pets.
Low-Cost Euthanasia
Offers compassionate support and affordable euthanasia services for pets when it is the most humane choice.
Low-Cost Spay & Neuter
Provides affordable spay/neuter surgeries for eligible Flagstaff/Coconino County residents, including additional services like vaccines and microchips.
Low-Cost Vaccination Clinic
Offers affordable vaccinations for dogs and cats on the first Saturday of every month.
Pet Food Bank
Distributes free dog and cat food to qualifying community members in Flagstaff/Coconino County, supported entirely by donations.
Pet Grief Resources
Offers resources and support for individuals navigating the loss of a beloved companion animal.
Rehoming Resources
Provides resources and tips to help families find new homes for their pets without bringing them to the shelter.
Stray Kittens Guidance
Provides advice on how to handle stray kitten litters, emphasizing the importance of leaving them with their mother if possible.
Volunteer Program
Engages community members in various tasks such as dog-walking, cat socializing, cleaning, and assisting with adoption events.
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Dog Foster Care & Adoption 7 activities
    • Animal Intake and Care
      Intakes over 2,200 stray pets annually from Flagstaff and Coconino County, providing medical care, behavioral evaluations, surgeries, vaccinations, and daily care for animals awaiting adoption or in foster care.
    • Foster Program Support
      Supports foster families by providing food, supplies, veterinary care, and access to a 24-hour emergency phone line for foster pets.
    • Pet Adoption Services
      Places thousands of animals, including over 2,200 stray pets annually from Flagstaff and Coconino County, into loving homes through a foster program. This includes medical intake, care, behavioral evaluations, and facilitating meet and greets and dog-to-dog introductions at the shelter.
    • Pet Adoption Services
      Places thousands of animals annually into loving homes through a foster program, facilitating meet and greets, conducting compatibility checks, and completing adoptions with an agreement and fee.
    • Post-Adoption Support and Resources
      Offers behavioral help resources for adopted pets, provides free online training guides for pet owners, and offers resources and answers questions to support new pet owners after adoption.
    • Post-Adoption Support and Resources
      Offers behavioral help resources, free online training guides, and general support for new pet owners after adoption, including assistance with low-cost euthanasia services when financial concerns are a factor.
    • Support for Foster Families
      Provides foster families with essential resources such as food, supplies, veterinary care, and access to a 24-hour emergency phone line for foster pets.
  • Shelter Dog Socialization Outings 2 activities
    • Animal Enrichment Programs
      Operates a shelter dog hiking program to provide enrichment, exercise, and socialization for dogs.
    • Animal Enrichment Programs
      Operates a shelter dog hiking program to provide enrichment, exercise, and socialization for dogs, and organizes monthly puppy yoga events.
  • Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services 2 activities
    • Low-Cost Veterinary Services
      Operates a low-cost vaccination clinic monthly for dogs and cats, and provides low-cost spay and neuter appointments for eligible residents of Flagstaff and Coconino County, including additional services like microchips.
    • Low-Cost Veterinary and Pet Support Services
      Operates a low-cost vaccination clinic monthly for dogs and cats, provides low-cost spay and neuter appointments for eligible residents of Flagstaff and Coconino County, and offers support for low-cost euthanasia services when financial concerns are a factor.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Pet Food Bank
      Operates a pet food bank that provides free dog and cat food to qualifying community members in Flagstaff and Coconino County.
    • Pet Food Bank
      Operates a pet food bank that provides free dog and cat food to qualifying community members in Flagstaff and Coconino County.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$1.74M
Contributions & grants$1.45M83%
Program service revenue$301K17%
Investment income$5K0%
Other revenue$-8K
expenses
Total expenses$1.81M
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$1.25M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$813K
Cash$160K
Investments$365K
Liabilities$164K
Net assets$649K
Liquid reserves3.5 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +1.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ELIZABETH MCGONIGLE EXECUTIVE DI 40 $73K
board members · 10
  • ALI APPLIN — DIRECTOR
  • BECKY DAGGETT — DIRECTOR
  • BRENDA CARTER — DIRECTOR
  • ELIZABETH VOGLER — DIRECTOR
  • JOANNE KEENE — DIRECTOR
  • KELLY TESSELINK — DIRECTOR
  • KENNETH LAMM — DIRECTOR
  • KIMBERLY OTT — DIRECTOR
  • MANDY METZGER — DIRECTOR
  • MINDY RIESENBERG — DIRECTOR
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • ASPCA Partner — References ASPCA Poison Control as a resource for pet safety.
  • Americana Motor Hotel Partner — Hosts yoga sessions with shelter puppies.
  • Community Paw-tners Partner — Local partners who share the organization's passion for helping animals.
  • Dark Sky Brewing Partner — Collaborates on monthly puppy yoga events.
  • High Country Humane Partner — PPNAZ's 501(c)(3) status was used as an umbrella for High Country Humane when it was established.
  • The L.E.A.P. Experience Partner — Leads yoga sessions at events.