activities · 7
what they do
direct service · 5
- Community Partnerships for Animal Welfare Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareCollaborates with other animal welfare organizations and community partners to provide services such as spay/neuter clinics for underserved pet owners, lifesaving services for pets of vulnerable populations (veterans, housing-insecure individuals), and efforts to stop the spread of diseases like Distemper.
- Foster Program for Pets Neonatal and Foster Kitten Care ProgramOperates a foster program that provides safe, loving environments for pets awaiting adoption, with a specific focus on vulnerable kittens (neonates, weaning, sick/injured, shy, and mother cats with litters). The organization provides comprehensive training, supplies, food, and veterinary care to foster caregivers.
- Incarcerated Individual Rehabilitation Program Animal Behavior Training and SupportParticipates in the Paws for Redemption program, which pairs incarcerated individuals with shelter dogs for training and rehabilitation, preparing the dogs for adoption and providing participants with responsibility and skill development.
- Pet Rescue and Shelter Operations Neonatal and Foster Kitten Care ProgramProvides essential care, safe housing, and lifesaving medical services to pets in need, operating a five-acre campus with nine buildings including a veterinary clinic and neonate kitten nursery. This includes rescuing hundreds of kittens annually and providing round-the-clock care in its neonate nursery.
- Volunteer Engagement and Support Volunteer Coordination for Animal RescueEngages volunteers to support the care of pets and advance its mission, with volunteers assisting in essential tasks such as cleaning, laundry, dishwashing, and animal enrichment.
advocacy · 1
- Public Awareness and Media Outreach Inter-Shelter Animal Transfer and PlacementEngages with local media outlets (CW7, FOX10, 3TV, ABC15, Arizona Midday) to discuss the impact of kitten season, share efforts in saving vulnerable animals, and highlight its daily lifesaving work and events.
capacity building · 1
- Specialized Neonate Kitten Care Training Neonatal and Foster Kitten Care ProgramStrengthens its specialized care program for neonate kittens by implementing best practices and expert training from The Kitten College, providing critical care to vulnerable kittens.
strategies · 5
how they think
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- Community engagement through volunteerism and skill-building community_engagement_through_volunteerismPartners with organizations to offer purposeful activities for individuals on paths to recovery, rehabilitation, or leadership. This fosters skill-building, confidence, and community engagement by connecting human and animal needs.
- Community-driven collaboration and unification community_driven_collaborationActs as a community-driven hub that unites rescue organizations, veterinarians, and individuals to inspire innovation, share resources, advocate for change, and develop solutions to save more pet lives. This collaborative approach aims to strengthen the entire animal care community.
- Foster-based care for vulnerable animals foster_based_careUtilizes a foster-based care model, particularly for kittens and vulnerable animals, to provide temporary, loving home environments. This approach improves survival rates, increases shelter capacity, and allows for medical and behavioral rehabilitation before adoption.
- Holistic and affordable animal welfare services holistic_animal_welfareProvides a comprehensive and cost-effective approach to housing, healing, and promoting the adoption of vulnerable animals, ensuring accessibility and addressing various needs of rescued pets.
- Resource center for animal welfare organizations resource_center_modelFunctions as a central resource hub to strengthen local animal welfare organizations by offering subsidized boarding, affordable veterinary care, and specialized facilities like a neonate nursery. This reduces financial burdens and provides critical support services to rescue groups.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Foster Program
Recruits and supports foster homes for kittens of various needs including bottle babies, weaning kittens, moms with litters, and medically or behaviorally challenged cats
Kitten College Satellite Campus
Collaborates with The Kitten College to implement best practices in neonatal kitten care through expert training and support
On-Site Veterinary Clinic
Offers affordable, high-quality medical care including surgeries, vaccinations, and treatment for illnesses to support rescue organizations
Paws for Redemption
Pilot program pairing incarcerated individuals with shelter dogs for mutual rehabilitation and training ahead of adoption, launching in Arizona in 2025
Smitten Kitten Nursery
Provides 24/7 specialized care for neonatal kittens, including bottle-feeding, medical treatment, and monitoring, to ensure survival and readiness for adoption
relationships · 24
who they work with
- 3TV Partner — Featured on the channel to share community efforts in saving vulnerable animals.
- ABC15 News Partner — Featured on the news to share community efforts in saving vulnerable animals.
- Arizona Humane Society (AHS) Partner — United with to stop the spread of Distemper in the Valley.
- Arizona Midday Partner — Featured on the show to discuss its 5 Year Anniversary event and lifesaving work.
- Artie Funder — Donor and supporter.
- CW7's Arizona Daily Mix Partner — Featured on the show to discuss kitten season.
- FOX10 News Partner — Featured on the news to discuss kitten season preparations.
- Hill's Pet Nutrition Partner — Part of the Hill’s Food, Shelter & Love® Program, providing science-led nutrition for shelter animals.
- IncrediBullStella Partner — Will collaborate to integrate educational programs for children about animal welfare.
- Maricopa County Animal Care & Control (MCACC) Partner — United with to stop the spread of Distemper in the Valley.
- Marjorie E Chapman Memorial Fund Funder — Donor and supporter.
- Max & Neo Funder — Donor and supporter.
- National Charity League Partner — Receives volunteers from this organization.
- One Love Arizona Partner — Partnered to bring spay/neuter clinics to underserved pet owners and for the Paws for Redemption program.
- PACC911 Partner — Partners to create a bridge between rescue and adoption, with PACC911 providing financial support for medical needs and hosting adoption events.
- Recovery Empowerment Network (REN) Partner — Receives volunteers from this organization.
- Scottsdale Training and Rehabilitation Services Partner — Receives volunteers from this organization.
- Shelter Dog Coffee Funder — Donor and supporter.
- Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities Partner — Receives volunteers from this organization.
- The Arizona Pet Project Partner — Joined forces to provide lifesaving services for pets of vulnerable populations.
- The Kitten College Partner — Collaborates to enhance its ability to save neonate kittens through expert training and support.
- Virginia B and David R Jontes Foundation Funder — Donor and supporter.
- Virginia “Ginny” Jontes Partner — Founder of Heidi's Village
- WEDCO Employment & Vocational Services Partner — Receives volunteers from this organization.