named programs · 13 · from sources
what they call their work
Canine Caregiver
Volunteers assist Animal Care Specialists with cleaning and sanitizing the facility, handling animals, restocking supplies, and providing food and water to dogs.
Doggy Day Trip Chaperone
Volunteers take mama dogs on adventures outside the facility to provide enrichment and gather information for potential adopters.
Doggy Whisperer
Volunteers with previous dog experience implement enrichment, behavioral modification, and training for dogs struggling with behavior, under the guidance of Behavior Specialists.
Events Team
Volunteers work with the Event Coordinator to organize fundraising events.
Fostering Program
Provides temporary homes for puppies, bottle babies, pregnant or nursing dogs, and mama dogs awaiting spay surgery, offering supplies, training, medical care, and support to foster parents.
Fundraising Team
Volunteers work with the Development Director to raise funds for the organization.
Matchmaker
Volunteers work with the public to help them find the best dog match for adoption.
Mother Lover
Volunteers work directly with mama dogs, providing enrichment, exercise, and training to help them get adopted.
Mutt Makeover Artist
Volunteers bathe dogs on the morning they become adoptable to prepare them for their new homes.
Puparazzi
Volunteers take adoption portraits and other photos of dogs and activities for social media and marketing.
Puppy Preschool Teacher
Volunteers help raise litters of puppies from birth to adoption using "Puppy Culture" techniques for socialization and enrichment.
Transport
Volunteers transport dogs from other shelters, to and from vet appointments, or to off-site events.
Videographer
Volunteers film and create training and promotional videos, as well as behind-the-scenes content for social media.
activities · 7 groups
what they do
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Dog Behavioral Training & Socialization 5 activities
- Dog Enrichment and Behavioral SupportProvides enrichment, exercise, and training for mother dogs, and offers behavioral modification and training for dogs with struggles, following schedules created by Behavior Specialists.
- Dog Enrichment and Behavioral TrainingProvides enrichment, exercise, and training for mother dogs, and offers behavioral modification and training for dogs with behavioral struggles following schedules created by Behavior Specialists.
- Provide behavioral enrichment and training for mother dogs and puppiesOffers structured enrichment, exercise, and training for mother dogs and puppies, including use of "Puppy Culture" techniques for early socialization and behavioral development; implements behavior modification plans for dogs with challenges under specialist guidance.
- Provide behavioral training and enrichment for dogsOffers enrichment, exercise, and behavioral modification for mother dogs and puppies, including individualized training plans for dogs with behavioral challenges, implemented by volunteers under specialist guidance.
- Raise and socialize puppies for adoptionRaises litters from birth to adoption age, using structured "Puppy Culture" techniques to ensure proper socialization, enrichment, and behavioral development.
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Animal Transport & Logistics Coordination 4 activities
- Animal Transport ServicesTransports dogs from other shelters, to and from veterinary appointments, and to off-site events.
- Dog TransportationTransports dogs from other shelters, to and from veterinary appointments, and to off-site events.
- Transport and logistics coordinationOrganizes transportation of dogs from other shelters, to veterinary appointments, and to off-site events, ensuring safe and timely movement of animals in care.
- Transport and logistics for rescued dogsTransports dogs between shelters, veterinary appointments, and off-site events to support medical care, adoption efforts, and outreach.
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Animal Sanctuary Facility & Daily Care Operations 4 activities
- Facility Maintenance and Animal CareMaintains the facility by cleaning and sanitizing, handling animals, restocking supplies, cleaning laundry, and providing food and water to mother dogs and puppies.
- Facility Maintenance and Animal CareMaintains the facility by cleaning and sanitizing, restocking supplies, cleaning laundry, and providing food and water to mother dogs and puppies.
- Facility and animal care operationsConducts daily facility maintenance including cleaning, laundry, restocking supplies, and providing food and water to mother dogs and puppies; ensures sanitation and animal welfare across the shelter environment.
- Facility and animal care operationsConducts daily cleaning, sanitization, feeding, watering, and laundry services at the facility to maintain hygiene and ensure the well-being of mother dogs and puppies.
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Professional Development & Certification Programs 4 activities
- Rescue and Foster Pregnant Dogs and PuppiesRescues pregnant and nursing mother dogs and puppies in Arizona, providing foster families with necessary supplies, food, training, medical care, and ongoing support. This includes raising litters from birth to adoption using "Puppy Culture" techniques for socialization and enrichment.
- Rescue and Foster Pregnant Dogs and PuppiesRescues pregnant and nursing mother dogs and puppies in Arizona, providing foster families with supplies, food, training, medical care, and ongoing support. This includes raising litters from birth to adoption, using "Puppy Culture" techniques for socialization and enrichment.
- Rescue and care for pregnant and nursing mother dogs and their puppiesSpecializes in rescuing pregnant and nursing mother dogs and their litters in Arizona, providing comprehensive care from birth through adoption readiness, including medical care, nutrition, and ongoing support.
- Rescue and care for pregnant/nursing mother dogs and puppiesFocuses on rescuing pregnant and nursing mother dogs and their litters in Arizona, providing comprehensive care from birth through adoption, including medical care, nutrition, and ongoing support.
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Dog Foster Care & Adoption 2 activities
- Adoption matching and supportAssists the public in finding suitable dog matches for adoption and prepares dogs for placement, including grooming and creating detailed profiles based on behavioral observations.
- Dog Adoption ServicesFacilitates dog adoptions by helping the public find suitable matches, preparing dogs for adoption through bathing, and gathering information for potential adopters via "Doggy Day Trips" and behavior assessments.
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Animal Care & Safety Education 2 activities
- Education and resource provision for dog caregiversProvides educational materials and resources to dog owners and caregivers to support responsible pet ownership and improve animal welfare outcomes.
- Provide educational resources for dog owners and caregiversDevelops and distributes educational materials and resources to support dog owners and caregivers in responsible pet care.
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Uncategorized 4 activities
- Dog Adoption ServicesFacilitates dog adoptions by helping the public find suitable matches, preparing dogs for adoption through bathing, and gathering information for potential adopters via "Doggy Day Trips" and behavioral assessments.
- Educational Resources for Dog OwnersProvides educational materials and resources for dog owners and caregivers.
- Photography and video production for outreachProduces professional photos and videos of dogs and volunteers for social media and promotional use, including behind-the-scenes content and training materials.
- Prepare dogs for adoptionManages the full pre-adoption process, including bathing dogs on adoption day, taking professional adoption portraits, creating promotional videos, and gathering behavioral data through "Doggy Day Trips" to inform adopter matching.
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financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$294K
Contributions & grants$235K80%
Program service revenue$63K21%
Investment income$50%
Other revenue$-4K
expenses
Total expenses$225K
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$93K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$277K
Cash$270K
Investments$0
Liabilities$170K
Net assets$107K
Liquid reserves14.4 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNIE VERDERAME | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 3 | $11K |
board members · 5
- ARNIE COSGROVE — VICE PRESIDENT THRU MAY 2020
- GERI HORMEL — PRESIDENT AND CEO
- JAMIE R HORMEL — SECRETARY THRU MAY 2020
- MEGAN WIEWEL — DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS/SECRETARY
- SHIRLEY SILVA — TREASURER THRU MAY 2020
relationships · 3
who they work with
- Arizona Animal Rescue Alliance Partner — Directs individuals to the Arizona Animal Rescue Alliance Facebook group as a resource for finding rescue assistance.
- Arizona Rescue Partner — Directs individuals to the Arizona Rescue Facebook group as a resource for finding rescue assistance.
- Rehome Partner — Provides Rehome as a resource for pet rehoming assistance.