activities · 31
what they do
direct service · 27
- Administrative and Operational Support Volunteer Coordination for Animal RescueProvides administrative, maintenance, recycling, outreach, and general support services for the shelter and its programs.
- Adoption Services Neonatal and Foster Kitten Care ProgramReviews and determines all cat adoption applications to facilitate the placement of cats into new homes.
- Cat Adoption ServicesManages the adoption process for cats and kittens in foster care, including reviewing and determining all adoption applications.
- Cat Shelter and Care Special Needs & Senior Cat Sanctuary CareOperates a cage-free shelter housing over 200 cats at any given time, rescuing approximately 700 cats annually. Provides permanent shelter for nearly 100 long-term resident cats, including those with chronic health conditions or behavioral issues, and offers daily food, litter, care, and medical attention. The shelter also accepts FeLV+ cats, being one of only 22 shelters nationwide to do so.
- Cat Shelter and Care Special Needs & Senior Cat Sanctuary CareProvides permanent, cage-free shelter for over 200 cats at any given time, including nearly 100 long-term residents with chronic health or behavioral issues. This includes daily feeding, litter care, sanitation, and medical attention, with approximately 700 cats rescued annually.
- Community Pet Food Pantry Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareOperates the Michael Cannon Community Pet Food Pantry to support community families in need by distributing pet food and supplies, including beds, collars, leashes, scratchers, and toys. The pantry accepts donations of open bags of pet food.
- Community Pet Food Pantry Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareOperates the Michael Cannon Community Pet Food Pantry to provide pet food and supplies, including beds, collars, leashes, scratchers, and toys, to families in need. The pantry accepts donations of open bags of pet food for distribution.
- Community Pet Food Pantry Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareOperates the Michael Cannon Community Pet Food Pantry, distributing pet food and supplies such as beds, collars, leashes, scratchers, and toys to families in need. The pantry accepts open bags of pet food as donations.
- Engage volunteers in shelter operations Volunteer Coordination for Animal RescueRelies on volunteers to perform daily sanitation, feeding, medical feeding, litter box maintenance, administrative tasks, recycling, outreach, and pet pantry support at the shelter.
- Feline Leukemia (FeLV+) Cat Program Special Needs & Senior Cat Sanctuary CareAccepts and provides specialized veterinary attention and enrichment for FeLV+ (Feline Leukemia Virus positive) cats, being one of only 22 shelters nationwide to do so.
- Feline Medical Care Pre-Adoption Veterinary CareOffers comprehensive medical care for cats, including health screenings for over 300 cats, urgent life-saving procedures, spay/neuter surgeries, dental procedures, laser treatments, and in-house X-rays. Every cat receives a full exam every six months.
- Feline Medical Services Pre-Adoption Veterinary CareProvides comprehensive medical care for cats, including health screenings for over 300 cats, spay/neuter surgeries, dental procedures, laser treatments, and life-saving procedures for critical cases. The organization also offers specialized veterinary attention and enrichment for cats with Feline Leukemia and uses in-house X-ray equipment for diagnostics.
- Foster Care Program Neonatal and Foster Kitten Care ProgramSupports foster caregivers by providing medical care, supplies, training, and 24/7 access to a medical team. The program also supplies food, litter, and medical care for cats and kittens in foster homes, and provides intensive care for orphaned kittens during spring and summer.
- Foster Care Program Support Neonatal and Foster Kitten Care ProgramSupports foster caregivers by providing medical care, supplies, training, 24/7 access to a medical team, and supplies such as food, litter, and medical care for cats and kittens in foster homes. The organization also handles the adoption process for cats and kittens in foster care.
- Foster Care Program Support Neonatal and Foster Kitten Care ProgramSupports foster caregivers by providing medical care, supplies, training, 24/7 access to a medical team, food, and litter for cats and kittens in foster homes.
- Kitten Intensive Care Neonatal and Foster Kitten Care ProgramProvides round-the-clock bottle feeding, specialized formula, and intensive care for orphaned kittens, particularly during the spring and summer months.
- Manage foster care program for cats and kittens Neonatal and Foster Kitten Care ProgramSupports a network of foster caregivers by providing medical care, supplies, training, and 24/7 access to a medical team. Supplies food, litter, and veterinary services for cats and kittens in foster homes and manages the adoption process including application review.
- Operate community pet food and supply pantry Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareRuns the Michael Cannon Community Pet Food Pantry to distribute pet food, litter, beds, collars, leashes, scratchers, toys, and other supplies to families in need. Accepts open bags of pet food and in-kind donations via Amazon and Chewy wish lists for direct delivery.
- Operate no-kill shelter for cats with chronic conditions or long-term needs Special Needs & Senior Cat Sanctuary CareProvides permanent, cage-free shelter for nearly 100 long-term resident cats with chronic health conditions, behavioral issues, or no specific reason for long-term stay. Ensures daily food, litter, care, medical attention, and enrichment in a 9000 sq-ft facility with outdoor catios and climbing structures.
- Orphaned Kitten Care Neonatal and Foster Kitten Care ProgramProvides round-the-clock bottle feeding, specialized formula, and intensive care for orphaned kittens during spring and summer.
- Provide comprehensive veterinary and medical care for shelter cats Pre-Adoption Veterinary CareDelivers state-of-the-art medical services including spay/neuter surgeries, dental procedures, laser treatments, health screenings for over 300 cats, biannual exams, and use of in-house X-ray equipment. Accepts urgent cases and performs life-saving procedures, including specialized care for FeLV+ cats.
- Rescue and house large population of cats annually Special Needs & Senior Cat Sanctuary CareRescues approximately 700 cats each year and houses over 200 cats at any given time in a cage-free, no-kill environment accredited by the American Sanctuary Association since 2013.
- Share adoption stories to promote rescued catsOperates a public-facing adoption story program to share experiences of adopted cats, likely to encourage adoptions and community engagement.
- Support orphaned kittens with intensive care Neonatal and Foster Kitten Care ProgramProvides round-the-clock bottle feeding, specialized formula, and intensive care for orphaned kittens during peak seasons (spring and summer).
- Veterinary Medical Services Pre-Adoption Veterinary CareProvides comprehensive medical care for cats, including health screenings for over 300 cats, spay/neuter surgeries, dental procedures, laser treatments, and life-saving procedures for critical cases. The organization also uses in-house X-ray equipment for diagnostics and provides specialized veterinary attention for cats with Feline Leukemia.
- Volunteer Program Volunteer Coordination for Animal RescueRelies on volunteers to perform various tasks at the shelter, including morning sanitation, feeding, operational support, midday medical feeding, afternoon utility, litter box maintenance, administrative tasks, maintenance, recycling, outreach, and pet pantry support services.
- Volunteer Program Volunteer Coordination for Animal RescueRelies on volunteers to perform various tasks at the shelter, including morning sanitation, feeding, midday medical feeding, afternoon utility and litter box maintenance, and general operational support.
capacity building · 4
- Facilitate tribute giving through memorial gifts Pet Memorial and Tribute ProgramsOffers custom benches and bricks as tribute gifts to honor loved ones, with proceeds supporting shelter operations. Established a fund with the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona to accept current or estate gifts.
- Fundraising and Donations Shelter and Foster Support ServicesAccepts in-kind donations of cat food and supplies through Amazon and Chewy wish lists for direct delivery to the shelter. The organization also established a fund in partnership with the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona to accept current or estate gifts.
- Fundraising and Endowment Management Pet Memorial and Tribute ProgramsEstablished a fund in partnership with the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona to accept current or estate gifts, supporting the organization's long-term financial stability.
- Fundraising and Legacy Giving Pet Memorial and Tribute ProgramsEstablished a fund in partnership with the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona to accept current or estate gifts, and offers custom benches and bricks as tribute gifts to honor loved ones while supporting the shelter.
strategies · 31
how they think
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- Collaborative Rescue Group Partnerships rescue_group_partnershipsThe organization collaborates with rescue groups to transfer animals from kill shelters, which frees up kennel space and increases adoption opportunities for animals that might otherwise be euthanized.
- Collaborative rescue and transfer partnerships rescue_group_partnershipsThe organization collaborates with other rescue groups to transfer animals from kill shelters. This partnership strategy frees up kennel space in overcrowded facilities and increases adoption opportunities for animals that might otherwise be euthanized.
- Community Cat Population Control TNR_programThe organization advocates for and implements Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs and promotes high-volume, low-cost spay/neuter services to reduce the number of stray and community cats and prevent unwanted litters.
- Community engagement and public relations for mission advancement community_engagementThe organization engages in public relations and community development to increase adoptions, attract donors and volunteers, and promote transparency in its operations. This strategy builds community support and awareness, which is crucial for sustaining its no-kill mission.
- Community-Based Pet Retention Support pet_retention_supportThe organization implements pet retention strategies, including operating a community pet food pantry and educating pet parents on behavioral issues, to prevent pet relinquishment by supporting low-income families and addressing common challenges that lead to owners giving up their pets.
- Community-based Pet Retention Support pet_retention_supportThe organization prevents pet relinquishment by providing essential resources like pet food to low-income families and offering education on behavioral issues, thereby supporting pet owners in keeping their animals.
- Community-based population control through TNR and spay/neuter community_cat_managementThe organization advocates for and implements Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs and promotes high-volume, low-cost spay/neuter services to reduce the number of stray and community cats and prevent unwanted litters, thereby controlling the cat population humanely.
- Comprehensive Adoption Screening adoption_screeningThe organization ensures cats are placed in suitable homes by evaluating adoption applications based on factors such as residence, prior pet ownership, veterinary references, public records, and the applicant's ability to provide a safe and appropriate environment, prioritizing the animals' best interests.
- Comprehensive Adoption Screening Focused on Animal Welfare adoption_screeningThe organization operates comprehensive adoption programs where decisions are based on the best interests of the animals, evaluating applicants through factors like residence, prior pet ownership, veterinary references, and public records to ensure a safe and appropriate environment for the adopted cat.
- Comprehensive adoption program with careful screening comprehensive_adoption_programThe organization operates comprehensive adoption programs to place cats in loving homes, which is central to its no-kill mission. This includes a thorough screening process that evaluates potential adopters' suitability to provide a safe and appropriate environment, prioritizing the animals' best interests.
- Comprehensive adoption programs with rigorous screening adoption_screeningThe organization operates comprehensive adoption programs central to its no-kill mission, placing cats in loving homes. Adoption decisions are based on the best interests of the animals, utilizing a thorough screening process that evaluates applicant suitability, residence, prior pet ownership, and veterinary references to ensure a safe environment.
- Diversified Fundraising for Sustainability diversified_fundraisingThe organization ensures long-term financial sustainability and mission continuity through a diversified fundraising approach, including planned giving, recurring monthly donations, cat sponsorship programs, and tribute gifts.
- Diversified fundraising for operational sustainability diversified_fundraisingThe organization employs a diversified fundraising approach, including planned giving, recurring monthly donations, tribute gifts, and cat sponsorship programs, to ensure long-term financial sustainability and fund its operations, including rescue, ongoing care, and sanctuary maintenance.
- Financial Sustainability through Diverse Funding Streams diverse_funding_sustainabilityThe organization ensures long-term financial sustainability and continuity of its mission by utilizing planned giving, engaging donors through cat sponsorship programs, relying on recurring monthly donations, and leveraging in-kind donations of supplies to fund operations and reduce costs.
- Foster-Based Care for Vulnerable Animals foster_based_shelter_modelThe organization utilizes a foster-based model to provide nurturing environments and specialized care for cats, particularly those with high-priority medical needs, neonatal care requirements, infectious diseases, or those needing behavior modification and socialization, before they are ready for adoption.
- Foster-Based Care for Vulnerable Animals foster-based_shelter_modelThe organization utilizes a foster-based model to provide nurturing environments and specialized care for vulnerable animals, including neonates, sick cats, and those needing behavior modification or socialization, before they are ready for adoption.
- Foster-based care for vulnerable animals foster_based_shelter_modelThe organization utilizes a foster-based model to provide nurturing environments and specialized care for cats, particularly those with high-priority medical needs, behavioral issues, or requiring socialization, before they are ready for adoption. This approach allows for individualized attention and healing outside of a traditional shelter setting.
- Foster-based care for vulnerable animals foster_care_modelThe organization utilizes a foster-based model to provide nurturing environments and specialized care for cats, particularly those with high-priority medical needs, behavioral issues, or requiring socialization, before they are ready for adoption. This approach allows for individualized attention and frees up shelter space.
- Holistic Cat Care and Rehabilitation medical_and_behavior_programsThe organization provides comprehensive medical and behavior programs for cats in its care, including regular health exams, to ensure they are healthy, happy, stimulated, and socialized while awaiting adoption.
- Holistic Medical and Behavioral Care holistic_animal_careThe organization provides comprehensive medical and behavior programs for cats in its care, including regular health exams, to ensure they are healthy, happy, stimulated, and socialized while awaiting adoption.
- Holistic care for cats awaiting adoption holistic_animal_careThe organization provides comprehensive medical and behavior programs for cats in its care, including preventative exams, to ensure they are healthy, happy, stimulated, and socialized while awaiting adoption.
- Holistic medical and behavioral care for adoptable cats holistic_animal_careThe organization provides comprehensive medical and behavior programs for cats in its care. This ensures that animals are healthy, happy, stimulated, and socialized, making them more adoptable and improving their well-being while awaiting their forever homes.
- Pet retention support to prevent relinquishment pet_retention_supportThe organization implements pet retention strategies, including operating a community pet food pantry and educating pet parents on behavioral issues, to support low-income families and prevent pet relinquishment due to financial hardship or behavioral challenges.
- Population Control through TNR and Spay/Neuter Programs TNR_and_spay_neuterThe organization advocates for and implements Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs and promotes high-volume, low-cost spay/neuter services to reduce the number of stray and community cats and prevent unwanted litters, thereby contributing to its no-kill mission.
- Population control through TNR and spay/neuter initiatives TNR_and_spay_neuterThe organization advocates for and implements Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs and promotes high-volume, low-cost spay/neuter services. This strategy aims to reduce the number of stray and community cats and prevent unwanted litters, thereby controlling the feline population.
- Preventative pet relinquishment through community support pet_retention_supportThe organization aims to prevent pet relinquishment by supporting low-income families with essential pet care items through a community pet food pantry and by educating pet parents on behavioral issues. This strategy addresses financial hardship and behavioral challenges that often lead to pets being surrendered.
- Proactive lost pet reunification lost_pet_reunificationThe organization engages in proactive redemptions by helping reunite lost pets with their families. This involves recommending contact with local animal care centers and online resources, aiming to reduce the number of animals entering the shelter system.
- Volunteer-Driven Operations volunteer-dependent_operationsThe organization relies on volunteer labor as a core component of its operations, providing structured onboarding, role-specific training, and matching volunteers to tasks based on their interests to ensure consistent and effective service delivery.
- Volunteer-Driven Operations with Structured Training volunteer_dependent_operationsThe organization relies on volunteer labor as a core component of its operations, employing a structured onboarding process with age requirements and background checks, and providing role-specific training to match volunteers to tasks based on their interests, ensuring consistent and effective service.
- Volunteer-dependent operations with structured training volunteer_engagementThe organization relies on volunteer labor as a core component of its operations, ensuring consistent service by matching volunteers to tasks based on interest and providing role-specific training after a structured onboarding process.
- Volunteer-driven operations with structured training volunteer_dependent_operationsThe organization relies heavily on volunteer labor for its operations, ensuring consistent service by matching volunteers to tasks based on their interests and providing role-specific training. A structured onboarding process, including age requirements and background checks, supports this model.
named programs · 11
what they call their work
Comprehensive Adoption Programs
Focuses on finding loving families for cats in their care.
Food for People’s Pets Program
Provides cat and dog food to pet owners facing financial difficulties to prevent pet relinquishment.
Foster Care
Provides temporary homes for very young, sick, or behaviorally challenged animals, including "bottle babies" and those needing socialization.
High-Volume, Low-Cost Spay/Neuter
Provides early spay/neuter surgeries for cats and dogs to prevent accidental pregnancies, contracting with Arizona Spay and Neuter.
Medical and Behavior Programs
Provides comprehensive medical care, including spay/neuter, dental procedures, laser treatments, and preventative exams, and addresses behavioral needs for cats in their care.
Michael Cannon Community Pet Food Pantry
Collects and distributes pet food and supplies for all types of animals to families in the community.
Pet Retention
Educates pet parents on behavioral issues and offers tips and advice to prevent pet relinquishment.
Proactive Redemptions
Aids in reuniting lost pets with their families by recommending contact with local animal care centers and online resources.
Public Relations/Community Development
Engages with donors and volunteers, promotes transparency, and spreads the no-kill message.
Rescue Groups
Facilitates placing animals for adoption or transferring them from kill shelters to rescue groups.
TNR Program
Program to alter stray and community cats to lower the number of unwanted births.
relationships · 11
who they work with
- Amazon Partner — Partner platform for in-kind donations via wish list deliveries to the shelter.
- American Sanctuary Association Partner — Accredited by the American Sanctuary Association, meeting rigorous standards for animal care and organizational ethics.
- American Sanctuary Association Partner — Accredited the organization as a sanctuary in 2013.
- Arizona Spay and Neuter Partner — Contracts with for high-volume, low-cost spay/neuter services.
- Chewy Partner — Partner platform for in-kind donations via wish list deliveries to the shelter.
- Community Foundation for Southern Arizona Partner — Partner organization providing infrastructure and expertise to accept current or estate gifts designated for The Hermitage.
- Express Background Checks Partner — Third-party platform used to conduct mandatory background checks for foster applicants.
- Express Background Checks Partner — Third-party platform used to conduct mandatory background checks for volunteers.
- GuideStar Partner — Maintains a GuideStar Transparency Seal, demonstrating commitment to accountability.
- Humane Society Partner — Recommends families with lost pets contact for assistance.
- Pima Animal Care Center Partner — Recommends families with lost pets contact for assistance.