activities · 12
what they do
direct service · 12
- Assisting Families with Pets in Crisis Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareThe organization runs programs specifically designed to assist families who are experiencing crises involving their pets.
- Assisting Families with Pets in Crisis Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareOperates programs specifically designed to assist families experiencing crises with their pets.
- Assisting Families with Pets in Crisis Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareThe organization operates programs specifically designed to assist families with pets who are experiencing a crisis, having supported over 150,000 pet-owning families since 2005.
- Operating a Pet Support Center Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareThe organization operates a pet support center in South Phoenix that provides access to spay/neuter services, vaccines, emergency veterinary care, temporary boarding, pet deposits, rent assistance, and counseling with social workers.
- Operating a Pet Support Center Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareOperates a pet support center in South Phoenix that provides access to spay/neuter services, vaccines, emergency veterinary care, temporary boarding, pet deposits, rent assistance, and counseling with social workers.
- Operating a Pet Support Center Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareThe organization operates a pet support center in South Phoenix that offers spay/neuter services, vaccinations, emergency veterinary care, temporary boarding, assistance with pet deposits and rent, and one-on-one counseling with social workers.
- Providing Free Spay/Neuter Surgeries and Vaccinations Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareProvides thousands of free spay and neuter surgeries annually through a mobile community clinic program, including post-operative pain medication, e-collars, and free life-saving vaccinations for pets. The organization has funded over 16,000 surgeries since 2004, saving over 800 pets from euthanasia.
- Providing Pet Ownership Resources and Supplies Pet Food Bank and Pantry ServicesProvides families with information on pet ownership, adoption resources, lost pet support, and essential supplies such as pet food, collars, and leashes.
- Providing Pet Ownership Resources and Supplies Pet Food Bank and Pantry ServicesThe organization provides families with pet ownership information, adoption resources, lost pet support, and supplies such as pet food, collars, and leashes.
- Providing Pet Ownership Resources and Supplies Pet Food Bank and Pantry ServicesThe organization provides families with information on pet ownership, resources for adoption, support for lost pets, and essential supplies such as pet food, collars, and leashes.
- Providing Spay/Neuter Services and Vaccinations Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareThe organization funds and provides thousands of free spay/neuter surgeries annually through a mobile community clinic program, including post-operative pain medication, e-collars, and free life-saving vaccinations for pets. They have funded over 16,000 surgeries since 2004, saving over 800 pets from euthanasia.
- Providing Spay/Neuter Surgeries and Vaccinations Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareThe organization funds and provides thousands of free spay/neuter surgeries annually through a mobile community clinic program, including post-operative pain medication, e-collars, and life-saving vaccinations. Since 2004, they have funded over 16,000 surgeries, saving over 800 pets from euthanasia.
strategies · 10
how they think
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- Integrated Pet-Human Support integrated_pet-human_supportThe organization operates on the principle that addressing the well-being of both pets and their human companions simultaneously, through co-located resources and referrals, is crucial for improving outcomes and preventing pet surrenders. This approach recognizes the interdependence of human and pet well-being and aims to remove barriers to human care by integrating pet policies and programs into social service agencies.
- Integrated Pet-Human Support and Shelter Prevention integrated_pet-human_supportThe organization operates an integrated pet support center and provides services that combine veterinary and social services, addressing both pet and human needs through co-located resources and referrals. This approach aims to prevent pet surrenders by connecting vulnerable individuals and families in crisis with essential services and resources, recognizing the interdependence of human and pet well-being and the social, emotional, and physical benefits of the human-animal bond. They remove pet-related barriers that prevent low-income, vulnerable, and disproportionately impacted individuals from accessing human care, ensuring families do not have to choose between caring for themselves and their pets.
- Preventative Pet Healthcare and Access preventative_careThe organization focuses on preventative measures, such as spay/neuter and vaccinations, to decrease the need for future interventions and ensure pets remain in their homes. This is achieved by funding no-cost or low-cost spay/neuter surgeries and utilizing mobile community clinics to target high-need communities, thereby removing access barriers for low-income pet owners and reducing pet homelessness.
- Preventative Pet Healthcare and Access preventative_careThe organization focuses on preventative measures, such as spay/neuter and vaccinations, to decrease the need for future interventions and ensure pets remain in their homes. This is achieved by funding no-cost or low-cost spay/neuter surgeries and utilizing mobile community clinics to reach high-need communities, thereby removing access barriers for low-income pet owners and reducing pet homelessness.
- Preventative Veterinary Care and Access preventative_careThe organization focuses on preventative measures, such as spay/neuter and vaccinations, to decrease the need for future interventions and ensure pets remain in their homes. They utilize mobile community clinics to provide free spay and neuter surgeries, targeting high-need communities to remove access barriers for low-income pet owners and reduce pet homelessness. Proceeds from Pet-Friendly license plates are also used to fund no-cost or low-cost spay/neuter surgeries for pets in need.
- Shelter Prevention through Crisis Intervention shelter_prevention_modelThe organization aims to prevent pet surrenders by providing essential services and resources to vulnerable individuals and families in crisis. This includes offering free services such as veterinary care, temporary boarding, pet food assistance, and lost pet reunification, thereby reducing the number of pets entering shelters.
- Shelter Prevention through Crisis Intervention shelter_prevention_modelThe organization aims to prevent pet surrenders by providing essential services and resources to vulnerable individuals and families in crisis. This includes offering free services like veterinary care, temporary boarding, pet food assistance, and lost pet reunification, thereby reducing the number of pets entering shelters.
- Systemic Change and Community Solutions systems_change_and_community_solutionsThe organization works to address systemic gaps in community policies and human service delivery systems that lead to inequitable access to essential services. This involves advocating for changes that remove pet-related barriers for low-income, vulnerable, and disproportionately impacted individuals and households, ensuring access to healthcare, housing, employment, and safety.
- Systemic Change and Community SolutionsThe organization works to address systemic gaps in community policies and human service delivery systems that lead to inequitable access to essential services. This involves advocating for changes that remove pet-related barriers for low-income, vulnerable, and disproportionately impacted individuals and households, ensuring they can access human care without having to choose between their own needs and their pets'.
- Systems Change and Community SolutionsThe organization approaches its work through two main strategies: Systems Change and Community Solutions. Systems Change involves addressing systemic gaps in community policies and human service delivery systems that lead to inequitable access to healthcare, housing, employment, and safety, and integrating pet policies and programs into social service agencies. Community Solutions focuses on providing direct services and resources to vulnerable community members in crisis to reduce the number of pets entering shelters.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Community Clinic Program
Provides free spay and neuter surgeries, vaccinations, and post-operative care through mobile clinics in underserved areas.
Pets for Life
Extends veterinary services and resources to underserved communities to support pet ownership.
Resource Center
Offers counseling, veterinary care, and referrals for human-related needs to families in crisis.
relationships · 9
who they work with
- AAWL Partner — Formal partner
- Facebook Partner — Allows users to create fundraisers for The Arizona Pet Project, with 100% of funds going to the organization.
- HungryFriend Partner — Mobile app that allows users to select The Arizona Pet Project as their chosen nonprofit, resulting in a portion of their dining bill at participating restaurants being donated.
- Instagram Partner — Allows users to create fundraisers for The Arizona Pet Project, with 100% of funds going to the organization.
- Lost Our Home Pet Rescue Partner — Formal partner
- Maricopa County Animal Care & Control Partner — Original partner agency for which the organization was formed to provide funding and support.
- Service Arizona Partner — Partners to fund spay/neuter surgeries through the Arizona Pet-Friendly license plate program.
- Service Arizona Partner — Partners to fund spay/neuter surgeries through the Pet-Friendly license plate program.
- The Humane Society of the United States Partner — Selected The Arizona Pet Project to bring their Pets for Life program back to Arizona.