activities · 14
what they do
direct service · 14
- Animal Adoption Support Dog Adoption FacilitationFacilitates the adoption of over 36,000 animals annually from Alliance member shelters through year-round adoption programs, events, and promotional specials.
- Animal Adoption Support Dog Adoption FacilitationFacilitates the adoption of over 36,000 animals annually from Alliance member shelters through year-round adoption events and promotional specials.
- Facilitate animal adoptions Dog Adoption FacilitationThe organization facilitates the adoption of over 36,000 animals annually from Alliance member shelters and offers animal adoptions throughout the year, including specials and events.
- Impact on Shelter Intake and Euthanasia ReductionContributed to an 88% reduction in euthanasia rates and saved over 32,000 animals since 2012 by reducing shelter intake by over 38,000 pets annually through accessible spay/neuter and preventative care programs.
- Low-Cost and No-Cost Spay/Neuter Services Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareProvides accessible, low-cost and no-cost spay/neuter services to pet owners across Maricopa County through voucher programs, direct services, mobile clinics, and partnerships. Since 2013, funded over 75,000 surgeries, including Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for stray cats, and supports up to 2 pets per household annually.
- Low-Cost and No-Cost Spay/Neuter Services Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareProvides accessible, affordable, and free spay/neuter surgeries for owned pets and community cats through fixed-site clinics, mobile veterinary units, and a voucher program for financial assistance. Since 2013, funded over 75,000 no-cost procedures and more than $5 million in surgeries, with services available to up to 2 pets per household annually (with exceptions for litters).
- Provide low-cost and no-cost spay/neuter services Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareThe organization increases accessibility to low-cost and no-cost spay/neuter services for owned pets and Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) services in the Valley, funding over 75,000 services since 2013 and over $5 million in surgeries. This includes offering voucher programs and specials for pet owners needing financial assistance, and assisting with up to 2 pets per household/caregiver per 12-month period, with exceptions for entire litters.
- Provide vaccination and microchip resources Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareThe organization provides access to vaccination and microchip resources for the community, including monthly specials through partner organizations and core vaccinations when combined with spay/neuter services.
- Shelter Intake and Euthanasia ReductionContributed to an 88% reduction in euthanasia rates and decreased shelter intake by over 38,000 pets annually since 2012, saving more than 32,000 animals through accessible spay/neuter and preventative care programs.
- Support community cat populations Feral Cat TNR and Colony ManagementThe organization engages in efforts to support community cat populations, including providing assistance for stray cats and Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) services.
- Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and Community Cat Programs Feral Cat TNR and Colony ManagementProvides spay/neuter and TNR services directly to stray and community cat populations, including assistance for stray cats and support for community cat caregivers, contributing to reduced shelter intake and euthanasia rates.
- Vaccination and Microchip Access Programs Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareOffers low-cost and monthly special events for core vaccinations and microchipping services, often in partnership with mobile clinics and other veterinary providers, with vaccinations frequently bundled with spay/neuter procedures.
- Vaccination and Microchipping Access Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareFacilitates access to low-cost vaccination and microchipping services for pets through monthly specials and partner organizations, often bundled with spay/neuter procedures.
- Volunteer and Community Engagement Volunteer Coordination for Animal RescueOffers volunteer opportunities for community members to support animal welfare initiatives, including direct care, outreach, and event support.
strategies · 12
how they think
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- Build alliances and collaborate with animal welfare organizations for systemic impact alliance/coalition_buildingOperates as a coalition of seven organizations and partners with local groups to amplify life-saving programs, share resources, increase foster and adoption capacity, and coordinate efforts to reduce pet homelessness across Maricopa County.
- Collaborating with other organizations to amplify impact collaborative_programmingThe organization leverages partnerships and alliances with other animal welfare organizations to address special needs cases, expand life-saving programs, increase foster care volunteers, and collectively raise awareness about pet homelessness and spay/neuter importance.
- Expand access to low-cost and no-cost spay/neuter services to prevent pet overpopulation spay-neuter-accessBy providing affordable and free spay/neuter services—especially in targeted high-risk communities and for vulnerable populations—the organization prevents accidental litters, reduces shelter intake, and decreases euthanasia rates. This strategy is applied both to owned pets and community cats through trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs.
- Expand access to spay/neuter services to prevent pet overpopulation spay-neuter-accessIncreases availability of low-cost and no-cost spay/neuter services for owned pets and community cats as a primary intervention to reduce accidental litters, prevent pets from entering shelters, and lower euthanasia rates, particularly among high-risk populations like cats, pit bulls, and Chihuahuas.
- Fostering responsible pet ownership and community engagement community_engagementThe organization believes that educating and engaging the community on responsible pet ownership, providing resources to pet owners in need, and offering preventative wellness care helps keep pets in their homes, prevents them from entering the shelter system, and addresses broader animal welfare challenges.
- Preventing pet overpopulation and homelessness through accessible spay/neuter services spay_neuter_accessThe organization believes that providing increased access to affordable and free spay/neuter services, including targeted interventions for at-risk animals and community-wide programs, is the primary mechanism to prevent pet overpopulation, reduce shelter intake, avoid accidental litters, and ultimately decrease pet homelessness.
- Promote pet adoption and foster participation to reduce shelter populations adoption_promotionIncreases shelter pet adoptions through expanded adoption centers, fostering programs (especially for kittens and adult dogs), and public awareness campaigns that highlight the life-saving and personal benefits of adoption. The organization also supports foster care expansion through collaboration with other groups.
- Promote shelter pet adoption and foster participation adoption_promotionIncreases adoptions and foster placements through expanded adoption centers, targeted care for adoptable animals, and public messaging highlighting the life-saving and personal benefits of adoption, while collaborating with other organizations to scale outreach and placement capacity.
- Promoting pet adoption and fostering to reduce shelter populations adoption_promotionThe organization works to reduce pet homelessness by actively promoting the adoption of shelter and rescue animals, increasing fostering opportunities, and creating more adoption centers. This approach emphasizes the benefits of adoption and aims to save the lives of pets already in the shelter system.
- Provide accessible preventive veterinary care to support pet retention accessible veterinary careDelivers affordable and free spay/neuter surgeries combined with preventive wellness care (e.g., vaccinations) to underserved communities, aiming to keep pets healthy and in homes, thereby reducing shelter intake.
- Strengthen community engagement and education on responsible pet ownership community_education_and_assistanceReduces pet homelessness by educating the public on spaying/neutering, preventative care, and responsible ownership, while providing resources and support to pet owners in need. This includes outreach to promote long-term behavioral change and community responsibility.
- Strengthen community-based animal welfare through collaboration and education collaborative programmingWorks collectively with local organizations and engages communities through education, outreach, and shared programming to promote responsible pet ownership, increase awareness of spay/neuter and adoption, and expand life-saving services.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Adoption Events
Hosts adoption events to promote the adoption of pets from local shelters and rescue organizations.
Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinics
Provides mobile clinics for spay/neuter services at various locations throughout Maricopa County.
Spay/Neuter Voucher Program
Offers vouchers for low-cost spay/neuter surgeries to eligible pet owners in Maricopa County.
relationships · 28
who they work with
- AAWL Partner — Member organization that offers adoptions.
- AAWL Partner — Provides Saturday pet wellness services.
- Altered Tails Partner — Provides vaccination and microchipping specials at its Mesa location.
- Arizona Animal Welfare League Partner — Provides vaccination and microchipping specials.
- Arizona Animal Welfare League (AAWL) Partner — Member of the Fix.Adopt.Save. / Alliance that offers adoptions.
- Arizona Community Foundation Funder — Primary funder to the Alliance from 2012 to 2020.
- Arizona Community Foundation Funder — Provided collaborative funding support at the initiative's start.
- Arizona Humane Society Partner — Member of the Fix.Adopt.Save. / Alliance that offers adoptions.
- Arizona Humane Society Partner — Offers low-cost veterinary services including pet examinations, dental cleaning, and x-rays.
- Arizona Humane Society Partner — Provides vaccination and microchipping specials, including $25 vaccinations and mobile/stationary veterinary clinics.
- FIX.ADOPT.SAVE. Partner — Collaborative initiative focused on increasing access to spay/neuter services and reducing shelter intake in the Valley.
- Fix.Adopt.Save Partner — The Alliance for Companion Animals Inc. is a member of Fix.Adopt.Save.
- Fix.Adopt.Save. Partner — The Alliance for Companion Animals Inc is a member of the Fix.Adopt.Save. initiative.
- Fix.Adopt.Save. Partner — The Alliance for Companion Animals Inc. is one of seven organizations working together as part of the Fix.Adopt.Save. campaign.
- HALO Partner — Member organization that offers adoptions.
- HALO Animal Rescue Partner — Member of the Fix.Adopt.Save. / Alliance that offers adoptions.
- HALO Animal Rescue Partner — Provides microchip-only services and registers microchips.
- Maricopa County Funder — Assistance is made possible by grants from this organization.
- Maricopa County Animal Care & Control Partner — Provides vaccination and microchipping specials at its West Shelter, including rabies vaccinations and canine licensing.
- Maricopa County Animal Care and Control Partner — Member of the Fix.Adopt.Save. / Alliance that offers adoptions.
- Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust Funder — Assistance is made possible by grants from this organization.
- Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust Funder — Provided collaborative funding support at the initiative's start and continues with grant support.
- Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust Funder — Supports the provision of spay and neuter wellness services.
- Nina Pulliam Charitable Trust Funder — Primary funder to the Alliance from 2012 to present.
- PACC911 Partner — Member of the Fix.Adopt.Save. / Alliance that offers adoptions.
- PetSmart Charities Funder — Primary funder to the Alliance from 2012 to 2021.
- PetSmart Charities Funder — Provided collaborative funding support at the initiative's start.
- partner spay/neuter clinics Partner — Collaborates with spay/neuter clinics to offer spay/neuter specials.