activities · 19
what they do
direct service · 19
- Adoption matching and support Dog Adoption FacilitationAssists the public in finding suitable dog matches for adoption and prepares dogs for placement, including grooming and creating detailed profiles based on behavioral observations.
- Animal Transport Services Volunteer Coordination for Animal RescueTransports dogs from other shelters, to and from veterinary appointments, and to off-site events.
- Dog Adoption Services Dog Adoption FacilitationFacilitates 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.
- Dog Enrichment and Behavioral Training Animal Behavior Training and SupportProvides enrichment, exercise, and training for mother dogs, and offers behavioral modification and training for dogs with behavioral struggles following schedules created by Behavior Specialists.
- Education and resource provision for dog caregivers Animal Behavior Training and SupportProvides educational materials and resources to dog owners and caregivers to support responsible pet ownership and improve animal welfare outcomes.
- Facility Maintenance and Animal Care Animal Shelter Facility MaintenanceMaintains the facility by cleaning and sanitizing, restocking supplies, cleaning laundry, and providing food and water to mother dogs and puppies.
- Facility and animal care operations Animal Shelter Facility MaintenanceConducts 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 operations Animal Shelter Facility MaintenanceConducts daily cleaning, sanitization, feeding, watering, and laundry services at the facility to maintain hygiene and ensure the well-being of mother dogs and puppies.
- Photography and video production for outreach Volunteer Coordination for Animal RescueProduces 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 adoption Dog Adoption FacilitationManages 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.
- Provide behavioral enrichment and training for mother dogs and puppies Animal Behavior Training and SupportOffers 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.
- Provide educational resources for dog owners and caregivers Animal Behavior Training and SupportDevelops and distributes educational materials and resources to support dog owners and caregivers in responsible pet care.
- Raise and socialize puppies for adoption Animal Behavior Training and SupportRaises litters from birth to adoption age, using structured "Puppy Culture" techniques to ensure proper socialization, enrichment, and behavioral development.
- Rescue and Foster Pregnant Dogs and Puppies Rescue and Rehabilitation of At-Risk DogsRescues 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 care for pregnant and nursing mother dogs and their puppies Rescue and Rehabilitation of At-Risk DogsSpecializes 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 puppies Rescue and Rehabilitation of At-Risk DogsFocuses 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.
- Transport and logistics coordination Volunteer Coordination for Animal RescueOrganizes 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 dogs Volunteer Coordination for Animal RescueTransports dogs between shelters, veterinary appointments, and off-site events to support medical care, adoption efforts, and outreach.
strategies · 8
how they think
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- Education and outreach for caregiver support education_and_outreachProvides educational resources to dog caregivers to improve animal welfare outcomes in situations where direct rescue is not feasible.
- Education and outreach for caregiver support education_and_outreachDistributes educational resources to dog caregivers to improve outcomes for dogs in situations where direct rescue is not possible, extending impact beyond direct intake.
- Foster-based rescue model foster-based rescue modelUtilizes a network of foster homes to socialize dogs, improve their adoptability, free up physical space, and increase capacity to rescue more animals in need.
- Foster-based rescue model foster-based rescue modelUses a foster-based model to increase dog adoptability through socialization, free up kennel space, and enable intake of additional animals in need.
- Foster-based rescue model foster-based rescue modelUtilizes a network of foster homes to increase dog adoptability through socialization, free up kennel space, and enable the intake of additional animals in need, particularly pregnant and nursing mother dogs and puppies.
- Fundraising and event-driven resource generation fundraisingEmploys a dedicated fundraising team and event planning to generate financial resources necessary for sustaining dog rescue operations.
- Targeted rescue of mother dogs and puppies targeted_rescueFocuses rescue efforts on pregnant and nursing mother dogs and puppies as a targeted approach to helping dogs in need, prioritizing vulnerable populations within the broader rescue mission.
- Targeted rescue of mother dogs and puppies targeted_rescueFocuses rescue operations on pregnant and nursing mother dogs and their puppies to address a high-risk, vulnerable population and improve survival and adoption outcomes.
named programs · 13
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.
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.