activities · 5
what they do
direct service · 4
- Animal Adoption and OutreachSupports the adoption of homeless pets and promotes shelter activities through volunteer-led outreach and awareness efforts.
- Spay/Neuter Programs Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareFunds spay/neuter programs to help reduce the population of animals needing temporary shelter.
- Support for Pinal County Animal Care and Control (PCACC) Shelter and Foster Support ServicesProvides financial and material support to the Pinal County Animal Care and Control (PCACC) facility, including funding for veterinary care, medical equipment, training, pet food, and supplies. This support helps care for 3,000 to 5,500 animals annually and contributes to a 94% live release rate.
- Volunteer Programs for Animal Welfare Volunteer Coordination for Animal RescueOrganizes and engages volunteers to support animal welfare at the Pinal County Animal Control Center through activities such as dog walking, laundering blankets and towels, providing behavioral support to frightened animals, facilitating enrichment activities, and taking photographs of shelter animals to aid adoptions.
capacity building · 1
- Support for Local Animal Rescue Groups Shelter and Foster Support ServicesProvides resource support to local animal rescue groups that collaborate with Pinal County Animal Care and Control (PCACC).
strategies · 6
how they think
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- Leverage legacy giving to ensure sustainable shelter funding legacy_givingEncourages legacy gifts through wills or revocable living trusts to provide long-term financial support for shelter operations and pet adoption programs.
- Open-admission shelter model to ensure universal animal access open_admission_shelter_modelOperates an open-admission shelter model to accept all animals regardless of species, breed, or health status, ensuring no pet is turned away and increasing community trust in shelter services.
- Prevent shelter intake through community support and intervention prevention of shelter intakeFocuses on preventing pets from entering the shelter system by supporting owners and addressing root causes of surrender, thereby reducing overcrowding and euthanasia risks.
- Social media engagement to promote animals and shelter initiatives social_media_engagementUtilizes social media platforms, particularly Facebook, to share information about shelter animals and programs, increasing public engagement and adoption visibility.
- Use safety-focused equipment to reduce escape and injury risks preventive_safety_equipmentImplements preventive safety equipment such as martingale collars that tighten under tension to prevent dogs from slipping out, enhancing animal safety during handling and transport.
- Volunteer-driven enrichment to improve animal well-being and adoption outcomes volunteer-based_animal_enrichmentEngages volunteers in animal care and enrichment activities to enhance shelter animal behavior, health, and adoptability, increasing successful placement rates.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
Equipment and Supplies Provision
Funds and provides essential equipment and supplies for PCACC, such as platform beds for dogs and commercial laundry machines for clean bedding.
Martingale Collar Program
Provides martingale collars for dogs at PCACC to prevent them from slipping out of their collars, in honor of a dog named Dennis.
Pet Rehoming Assistance
Supports programs like Home to Home to facilitate direct home placement for pets, aiming to keep animals out of shelters.
Spay/Neuter Programs
Focuses on creating and funding processes, such as assistance with spay/neuter programs, to reduce the number of dogs and cats entering shelters.
Training Support
Funds training necessary to enhance the adoptability of animals at PCACC and their supporting rescues.
Veterinary Care Funding
Provides financial support for shelter dogs and cats with medical needs beyond the resources of Pinal County Animal Care and Control (PCACC), including surgeries, treatments, and emergency care.
relationships · 26
who they work with
- Angels for Paws Animal Rescue Partner — Listed as an organization supported by Friends of Pinal County Animal Shelter.
- Arizona Animal Welfare League (AAWL) Partner — Listed as an organization supported by Friends of Pinal County Animal Shelter.
- Arizona Cattle Dog Rescue Partner — Listed as an organization supported by Friends of Pinal County Animal Shelter.
- CAAR Online Partner — Listed as an organization supported by Friends of Pinal County Animal Shelter.
- CanisGear.com Partner — Purchases martingale collars from CanisGear.com at a discounted rate for use at PCACC.
- Cochise Canine Rescue Partner — Rescued and provided surgical care for a puppy (Drue) after shelter intake.
- Cody's Friends Partner — Listed as an organization supported by Friends of Pinal County Animal Shelter.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform to communicate and engage with supporters.
- Follow Your Heart Animal Rescue Partner — Listed as an organization supported by Friends of Pinal County Animal Shelter.
- Furry Faces Sanctuary Partner — Rescued and provided long-term care for an animal (Jensen) with a complex medical condition.
- Hermitage Cat Shelter Partner — Listed as an organization supported by Friends of Pinal County Animal Shelter.
- Home to Home Partner — Partners with Home to Home to facilitate direct home placement of animals, aiming to keep them out of shelters.
- Itty Bitty Bottle Babies Partner — Listed as an organization supported by Friends of Pinal County Animal Shelter.
- Little Whiskers Partner — Listed as an organization supported by Friends of Pinal County Animal Shelter.
- Oracle Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation Partner — Listed as an organization supported by Friends of Pinal County Animal Shelter.
- Oracle Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation Partner — Requested and received funding for medical care of an injured cat (Maple).
- PCACC Partner — Provides veterinary care, supplies, and equipment to support animals at PCACC.
- Pinal County Animal Care and Control Partner — Primary operational partner in providing animal care and shelter services in Pinal County.
- Pinal County Animal Care and Control (PCACC) Partner — Works with PCACC to address overcrowding and provides financial support for medical needs, equipment, and services at their facility.
- Pinal County Animal Care and Control (PCACC) Partner — Works with PCACC to facilitate fostering and adoption of animals, and to help prevent overcrowding at the shelter.
- Pinal County Animal Control Center Partner — Collaborates with Pinal County Animal Control Center to provide volunteer support for animal care.
- Rockstar Rescue Partner — Provided initial rescue and veterinary assessment for an injured dog (Roadie).
- SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network Partner — Collaborated to support transportation of an animal (Jensen) to a rescue in Iowa.
- San Bernardino Pet Rescue Partner — Listed as an organization supported by Friends of Pinal County Animal Shelter.
- San Tan Valley Animal Rescue Partner — Listed as an organization supported by Friends of Pinal County Animal Shelter.
- Stealing Hearts Rescue Partner — Listed as an organization supported by Friends of Pinal County Animal Shelter.