named programs · 3 · from sources
what they call their work
Adoption Program
Rescues and rehomes Golden Retrievers and Golden mixes through a structured process including applications, home visits, and a two-week trial period before finalizing adoption
Foster Program
Provides temporary homes for rescued dogs while they await permanent adoption; fosters may care for dogs short-term or during emergencies
Post-Adoption Support
Offers ongoing resources including dog training education, AKC Canine Good Citizen testing, snake avoidance training, and social events for adopters and their dogs
activities · 9
what they do
direct service · 5
- Golden Retriever Rescue and Rehoming Golden Retriever Rescue and AdoptionRescues abandoned, neglected, and abused Golden Retrievers from shelters or accepts owner surrenders due to changing life circumstances, then places them with prospective adopters in Southern Arizona, often with a trial period, especially if medical or behavioral issues require treatment.
- Golden Retriever Rescue and Rehoming Golden Retriever Rescue and AdoptionRescues abandoned, neglected, abused, or surrendered Golden Retrievers from shelters or owners in Southern Arizona and places them with prospective adopters, often with a trial period, especially if medical or behavioral issues require treatment.
- Post-Adoption Support and Community Building Animal Behavior Training and SupportProvides ongoing support and community engagement opportunities for adopters, including continuing education on dog health and training, snake training clinics, AKC Canine Good Citizen testing, social events, and a book club.
- Post-Adoption Support and Community Engagement Animal Behavior Training and SupportProvides ongoing support and community opportunities for Golden Retriever owners, including continuing education on dog health and training, snake training clinics, AKC Canine Good Citizen testing, social events, and a book club.
- Post-Adoption Support and Education Animal Behavior Training and SupportProvides ongoing support and educational opportunities for adopters, including continuing education on dog health and training, snake training clinics, AKC Canine Good Citizen testing, social events, and a book club.
capacity building · 4
- Volunteer Engagement and Management Volunteer Coordination for Animal RescueEngages volunteers in a wide range of activities including direct dog care (fostering, transport, home visits, vet coordination), administrative tasks (membership, bookkeeping, microchip tracking), and public relations and fundraising events.
- Volunteer Engagement and Management Volunteer Coordination for Animal RescueEngages volunteers in various dog-related activities including fostering, intake, transport, home visits, placement, veterinary coordination, behavior assistance, and family follow-ups, as well as administrative tasks and public relations/fundraising events.
- Volunteer Engagement for Administrative and Fundraising Support Volunteer Coordination for Animal RescueUtilizes volunteers for administrative tasks like membership management, bookkeeping, microchip tracking, ordering supplies, donation acknowledgments, phone line monitoring, and public relations/fundraising events such as meet and greets, golf tournaments, and rescue events.
- Volunteer Engagement for Dog-Related Activities Volunteer Coordination for Animal RescueEngages volunteers in various dog-related activities such as working with local shelters, fostering, intake, transporting, home visits, placement, coordinating with veterinarians, behavior assistance, and family follow-ups.
strategies · 14
how they think
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- Breed-Specific Expertise and Care breed_specific_care unique to this orgBy focusing exclusively on Golden Retrievers, the organization develops specialized knowledge of the breed's physical and behavioral characteristics, allowing for tailored advice, targeted health interventions, and a more effective re-homing process. This specialization ensures that the unique needs of Golden Retrievers are met.
- Breed-Specific and Localized Care breed_specific_localized_care unique to this orgBy focusing exclusively on Golden Retrievers and limiting its operations to Southern Arizona, the organization can provide specialized care tailored to the breed's specific needs and offer more individualized attention to dogs and families within the local community.
- Breed-specific, holistic rescue model breed_specific_focus unique to this orgBy focusing exclusively on Golden Retrievers, the organization deepens its understanding of breed-specific needs and health issues, enabling more effective care, advice, and rehoming through a holistic approach.
- Community-Based and Volunteer-Driven Operations community_volunteer_model unique to this orgThe organization relies heavily on a volunteer network and limits its operations to Southern Arizona to foster a strong community presence, provide individualized care, and support the local economy. This model leverages local resources and engagement to rescue, recuperate, and rehome dogs effectively.
- Comprehensive and Responsible Placement Process responsible_placement unique to this orgThe organization employs a multi-step process for dog placement, including home visits, transparent disclosure of health/behavioral issues, and a trial adoption period, to ensure a safe, well-matched, and permanent "forever home" for each rescued Golden Retriever. This approach prioritizes the well-being of the dogs and supports informed decision-making by adopters.
- Comprehensive and Supportive Adoption Process supportive_adoption_process unique to this orgThe organization employs a multi-faceted adoption process that includes thorough vetting of potential adopters through home visits, transparent disclosure of a dog's health and behavioral history, and a trial period to ensure a good fit. This approach prioritizes the well-being of the dogs and supports adopters in making informed decisions, ultimately aiming for successful, permanent placements.
- Geographically focused, donor-supported care territory_limited_individualized_care unique to this orgBy limiting operations to Southern Arizona, the organization provides more individualized care, strengthens local community ties, and relies on donor support to sustain rescue and rehoming efforts.
- Individualized placement with home assessment and matching home_visit_and_matching_process unique to this orgThe organization conducts home visits and carefully matches dogs to adopters based on lifestyle and environment, while offering a trial adoption period to ensure compatibility and allowing for re-matching if needed.
- Lifetime Commitment and Return Policy lifetime_commitment unique to this orgThe organization commits to the lifetime well-being of the dogs it rescues by ensuring that adopted dogs are returned to the organization for rehoming if their families can no longer care for them. This policy provides peace of mind to owners and guarantees continuous care for the dogs.
- Lifetime Commitment and Return Policy lifetime_commitment unique to this orgThe organization commits to the lifetime well-being of its rescued dogs by requiring that any adopted dog be returned to the organization for rehoming if the family can no longer keep them. This provides peace of mind to owners and ensures the dogs are always cared for.
- Lifetime commitment to rescued dogs lifetime_commitment unique to this orgThe organization ensures lifelong oversight of rescued Golden Retrievers by requiring that adopted dogs be returned to them if the adopter can no longer care for them, enabling responsible rehoming and providing peace of mind to owners.
- Transparent adoption with full disclosure transparent_disclosure unique to this orgEnsures adopters make informed decisions by fully disclosing any known behavioral or health issues of the dogs prior to adoption.
- Volunteer and Foster-Driven Operational Model volunteer_foster_model unique to this orgThe organization relies heavily on a volunteer network and a foster care program to rescue, recuperate, and rehome Golden Retrievers. This model allows for individualized care in temporary home environments and leverages community support to achieve its mission.
- Volunteer and foster-powered care network volunteer_driven_model unique to this orgRelies on a network of volunteers and foster homes to rescue, rehabilitate, and temporarily house dogs, enabling personalized care and broader community involvement while supporting those unable to commit to permanent ownership.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$110K
Contributions & grants$80K73%
Program service revenue$11K10%
Investment income$1920%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$107K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$178K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$178K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +11.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
relationships · 5
who they work with
- Fry's Food Store Partner — Partner through the Community Rewards program, allowing shoppers to link their cards and direct funds to SAGRR.
- Grounds & Hounds Coffee Partner — Partner for fundraising where SAGRR receives 10% from new and ongoing orders using their discount code.
- Ralston Purina Partner — Conducted a survey with The National Council on Pet Population Study & Policy (NCPPSP) regarding dogs turned into shelters.
- The National Council on Pet Population Study & Policy (NCPPSP) Partner — Conducted a survey with Ralston Purina regarding dogs turned into shelters.
- iGive.com Partner — Online shopping platform partner that directs a percentage of purchases to SAGRR.