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ARIZONA PUG ADOPTION AND RESCUE NETWORK

MESA, AZ · EIN 861030655 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE D20 · Animal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.aparn.org
revenue
$158K
expenses
$118K
net assets
$53K
employees
mission · from form 990

RESCUE AND REHOME PUG DOGS IN ARIZONA

profile · synthesized from sources

Arizona Pug Adoption and Rescue Network (APARN) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to rescuing pugs in need across Arizona. The organization provides medical care, emotional support, and foster placement for abandoned, homeless, or surrendered pugs, and works to place them in permanent adoptive homes. APARN also educates the public about pug breed-specific needs and promotes spay/neuter practices.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Adoption Program
Five-step adoption process including application, phone screen, panel interview, home check, and pug matching to ensure responsible placement of rescue pugs into permanent homes
Cutest Pugs & Friends Contest
Annual 8-week fundraising campaign where pug owners solicit votes ($1 per vote) to support rescue efforts; top fundraisers are featured in a calendar and receive prizes
Foster Program
Volunteer foster homes provide temporary care for rescue pugs; APARN covers all medical expenses and supplies food as needed
Gimme 5 Monthly Giving
Sustained giving program encouraging donors to contribute $5 per month to support ongoing rescue and medical operations
Surrender Assistance
Supports owners who can no longer care for their pugs by collecting medical records, behavioral info, and arranging foster placement
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Dog Foster Care & Adoption 5 activities
    • Adoption Placement Program
      Places rescued pugs into permanent adoptive homes in Arizona, providing support to relinquishing owners and ensuring appropriate foster and adoption placements based on medical and behavioral needs.
    • Pug Rescue and Intake Coordination
      Accepts reports of pugs in need through shelters or owner surrenders, using an online surrender form to initiate intake. Collects medical records and coordinates the rescue of pugs who are abandoned, homeless, unwanted, or unable to remain in their current homes.
    • Pug Rescue and Rehoming
      Rescues pugs that are abandoned, homeless, unwanted, or surrendered by owners, and places them into permanent adoptive homes in Arizona. This includes accepting reports of pugs in need from shelters or other locations.
    • Pug Rescue and Rehoming
      Rescues pugs that are abandoned, homeless, unwanted, or surrendered by owners, providing them with medical care and emotional support, and placing them into permanent adoptive homes in Arizona.
    • Pug Rescue and Rehoming
      Rescues pugs that are abandoned, homeless, unwanted, or surrendered by owners, providing them with medical care, emotional support, and placing them into permanent adoptive homes in Arizona. The intake process includes accepting reports of pugs in need and collecting medical records.
  • Animal Rescue Fundraising Events & Merchandise 5 activities
    • Fundraising Through Annual Cutest Pugs Contest
      Organizes the annual "Cutest Pugs & Friends" contest, which raised approximately $22,000 in 2020 through entries and a matching fund, to support pug rescue operations.
    • Fundraising through Pug Contests and Merchandise
      Organizes an annual "Cutest Pugs Contest" and produces a corresponding calendar and Zazzle Store Collection featuring contest winners, with proceeds from these activities supporting pug rescues and raising approximately $22,000 in 2020.
    • Fundraising through Pug Contests and Merchandise
      Organizes an annual "Cutest Pugs & Friends Contest" and produces a yearly calendar and Zazzle Store Collection featuring contest winners to raise funds for pug rescues.
    • Fundraising through Pug Contests and Merchandise
      Organizes an annual "Cutest Pugs Contest" and produces a yearly calendar featuring contest winners, raising funds for pug rescues. Proceeds from a Zazzle Store Collection featuring top pugs also support rescue efforts.
    • Merchandise Sales to Support Rescue Efforts
      Produces an annual "Cutest Pugs Calendar" featuring contest winners and maintains a Zazzle Store Collection featuring top contest pugs, with proceeds from sales supporting pug rescue activities.
  • Animal Care & Safety Education 4 activities
    • Public Education on Pug Breed
      Educates the public about the Pug dog breed, covering their personality, healthy weight, special needs, care requirements, and the importance of spay/neuter procedures.
    • Public Education on Pug Care
      Educates the public about the Pug dog breed, covering their personality, healthy weight, special needs, general care, and the importance of spay/neuter procedures.
    • Public Education on Pug Care
      Educates the public about the Pug dog breed, covering aspects such as personality, healthy weight, special needs, general care, and the importance of spay/neuter procedures.
    • Public Education on Pug Care and Welfare
      Educates the public about the Pug breed, including personality traits, healthy weight, special needs, proper care, and the importance of spaying and neutering to promote responsible ownership.
  • Lost Pet Recovery & Reunification 2 activities
    • Lost & Found Support for Adopted Pugs
      Equips foster and adopted pugs with SparkyTags, covering the first year of monitoring through adoption fees, which has enabled the return of lost pugs to their owners.
    • Lost Pug Prevention and Recovery
      Provides SparkyTags for all foster pugs, covering the first year of monitoring with the adoption fee, which aids in returning lost pugs to their owners.
  • Animal Rescue Supply & Support Drives 1 activity
    • In-Kind Donation Solicitation
      Requests specific in-kind donations of supplies to support the operational needs of the rescue network, including care for foster pugs.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Medical Care for Rescued Pugs
      Provides comprehensive medical care for all pugs in their rescue program, including spay/neuter operations, stabilization for sick pugs, and general medical care and emotional support for pugs in foster care. This also involves collecting medical records for surrendered pugs.
    • Medical and Foster Care for Rescued Pugs
      Provides comprehensive medical care—including spay/neuter, stabilization for illness, and ongoing treatment—for all rescued pugs in foster care, along with food and emotional support to ensure their well-being prior to adoption.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$158K
Contributions & grants$158K100%
Program service revenue
Investment income$10%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$118K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$81K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$53K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +2.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 2
  • JENN MOIRERA — MARKETING DIRECTOR
  • LAURA MAHAN — INTAKE DIRECTOR
relationships · 13

who they work with

  • Chelsea Glass Partner — Provided gift certificates for custom paintings as prizes for the "Cutest Pug Contest".
  • Chelsea Glass Partner — Provides gift certificates for custom paintings as prizes for the top 3 contest winners.
  • KC’s Pug Rescue Partner — Pug rescue organization in Nevada with which APARN shares rescue resources or referrals.
  • PetSafe Partner — Provides donated pet supplies to APARN
  • Petco Partner — Accepts Petco gift cards as in-kind donations for use in raffles or silent auctions.
  • Petfinder.com Partner — Online platform for pet adoption that APARN uses or references for finding new or lost pets.
  • Pets 911 Partner — Resource for lost pets, adoption, and health information that APARN refers to or collaborates with.
  • Petsmart Partner — Accepts Petsmart gift cards as in-kind donations for use in raffles or silent auctions.
  • SparkyTags Partner — Uses SparkyTags to protect foster pugs and facilitate their return if lost.
  • Timothy T. Day Foundation’s Lulu’s Fund Funder — Provided a matching grant of up to $10,000 for the 2020 Cutest Pug Contest.
  • Timothy T. Day Foundation’s Lulu’s Fund Funder — Provided matching funds up to $10,000 for the "Cutest Pug Contest" fundraiser.
  • Zazzle Partner — Features top contest pugs in a Zazzle Store Collection for apparel and home décor, with proceeds benefiting APARN.
  • info@aparn.org Partner — Primary contact email for surrender inquiries and owner communication.