activities · 17
what they do
direct service · 17
- Animal Care and Adoption Services Dog Adoption FacilitationProvides care and adoption services for homeless dogs and cats in Santa Cruz County, operating the only no-kill animal care and adoption facility in the county. This includes providing food, medical care, shelter, and behavioral rehabilitation for animals awaiting adoption, as well as direct animal care through petting, playing, grooming, and exercise.
- Animal care and adoption services Dog Adoption FacilitationOperates the only no-kill animal care and adoption facility in Santa Cruz County, providing shelter, food, medical care, behavioral rehabilitation, and adoption services for homeless and stray dogs and cats. Animals are rescued from Animal Control and cared for until placed in permanent homes.
- Annual fundraising and community events Animal Welfare Fundraising & Adoption EventsHosts annual events such as Bark-toberfest, a spring golf tournament, Pictures with Santa, and a bake sale to engage the community and raise funds. Bark-toberfest includes food, drinks, music, and a silent auction.
- Annual fundraising events Animal Welfare Fundraising & Adoption EventsOrganizes and hosts annual fundraising events including a spring golf tournament, Bark-toberfest (with food, drinks, music, and silent auction), Pictures with Santa, and a bake sale to support operations.
- Community Engagement and Fundraising Events Animal Welfare Fundraising & Adoption EventsOrganizes annual events such as a spring golf tournament, Bark-toberfest, Pictures with Santa, and a bake sale, with Barktoberfest serving as an annual fundraiser including food, drinks, a silent auction, and music.
- Community Service and Educational Opportunities Volunteer Coordination for Animal RescueProvides opportunities for Nogales High School seniors to fulfill graduation requirements through a Senior Project involving animal care, adoptions, and social media, and offers individuals the chance to complete court-mandated community service hours.
- Facility maintenance and animal housingMaintains clean, enriched housing for shelter animals, including dog apartments and cat condominiums with natural light and ventilation, such as the "Purr Palace" cat house and a cat boarding facility with plexiglass enclosures.
- Facility maintenance and enrichment Animal Shelter Facility MaintenanceMaintains clean, enriched shelter environments for animals, including dog apartments and cat condominiums such as the "Purr Palace," designed with natural light, fresh air, and plexiglass enclosures to support animal well-being.
- Honor and memorial acknowledgment service Pet Memorial and Tribute ProgramsSends personalized acknowledgment cards to notify recipients of donations made in their honor or in memory of a loved one or pet.
- Honor and memorial acknowledgment service Pet Memorial and Tribute ProgramsSends personalized acknowledgment cards to notify individuals when a donation has been made in their honor or in memory of a loved one or pet.
- Spay and neuter services Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareProvides no-cost or low-cost spay and neuter services for dogs and cats, funded in part by the "Animal Companion" grant program, and performs these procedures on-site at its facility.
- Spay and neuter services Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareProvides no-cost or low-cost spay and neuter services for dogs and cats, supported by external grant funding such as the "Animal Companion" grant program, and performs these procedures on-site at its facility.
- Spay/Neuter Services Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary CareProvides no-cost or low-cost spay and neuter services for dogs and cats, performing these procedures in its facility.
- Thrift Store Operations Community-Supported Thrift StoreOperates Red's Thrift Store, which sells donated furniture, appliances, kitchenware, clothes, household items, art, electronics, and books, generating approximately 30% of the organization's annual revenue.
- Thrift store operations Community-Supported Thrift StoreOperates Red's Thrift Store, which sells donated furniture, clothing, electronics, books, kitchenware, and household items, generating approximately 30% of the organization’s annual revenue.
- Youth and community service engagement Volunteer Coordination for Animal RescueProvides mentoring and project opportunities for Nogales High School seniors to complete their Senior Project through involvement in animal care, adoptions, events, and social media. Also offers opportunities for individuals to fulfill court-mandated community service hours.
- Youth and community service programs Volunteer Coordination for Animal RescueProvides mentoring and project opportunities for Nogales High School seniors to complete their Senior Project requirement through involvement in animal care, adoptions, events, and social media. Also offers opportunities for individuals to fulfill court-mandated community service hours.
strategies · 17
how they think
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- Animal-centered care to maximize adoptability animal_centric_carePrioritizes the emotional and social well-being of animals through socialization, affection, and compassionate care to increase their sociability and chances of adoption.
- Animal-centered care to maximize adoptability animal_centric_carePrioritizes the emotional and behavioral well-being of animals through socialization, love, and affection to increase sociability and adoption rates.
- Donor engagement through personal significance donor_centered_givingEncourages donations tied to personal milestones, memorials, or celebrations, leveraging emotional connections to strengthen donor participation and support.
- Emotionally connected donor engagement donor_centered_givingEncourages donations tied to personal and emotional milestones—such as honoring or memorializing pets or loved ones—to deepen donor connection and sustain support.
- Grant funding as supplemental support grant_fundingSupplements private funding by applying annually for targeted grants, such as the "Animal Companion" program funded by Arizona Pet Friendly license plates, to support animal care initiatives.
- Independent, donor-driven funding model independent_funding_modelRelies on private donations, recurring giving, and revenue from a thrift store—rather than government or national humane organization support—to ensure financial independence and readiness for animal rescue and care.
- No-kill commitment with rescue readiness no_kill_philosophyStrives to place 100% of adoptable animals in homes and maintains readiness to accept surrenders and abandonments through reliable funding and shelter capacity.
- No-kill philosophy with rescue readiness no_kill_rescue_readinessCommits to finding loving homes for 100% of adoptable animals and maintains readiness to accept surrenders and abandonments through reliable, recurring funding that ensures continuous care capacity.
- No-kill, adoption-focused animal care no_kill_philosophyOperates under a no-kill philosophy, prioritizing compassionate care, socialization, and adoption to achieve 100% placement of adoptable animals while working with Animal Control to reduce euthanasia of strays.
- Sustainable, independent funding model independent_funding_modelRelies on private donations, monthly giving programs, thrift store revenue, and targeted grant applications—rather than government or national humane organization support—to maintain operational independence and consistent funding for animal care.
- Sustainable, independent funding model independent_funding_modelOperates independently of government or national humane funding by combining recurring donations, private gifts, memorial/honor donations, thrift store revenue, and targeted grant applications to ensure financial sustainability and operational flexibility.
- Volunteer-powered advocacy and operations volunteer_based_operationsEngages volunteers across all aspects of operations—including animal socialization, advocacy, fundraising, adoption events, and thrift shop management—to expand capacity and promote animal welfare without reliance on government funding.
- Volunteer-powered advocacy and operations volunteer_based_operationsRelies on volunteers to drive core functions including animal socialization, advocacy, fundraising, adoption events, and thrift store operations, enabling broader impact with limited financial resources.
- Volunteer-powered advocacy and operations volunteer_based_operationsEngages volunteers across all aspects of operations—including animal socialization, advocacy, fundraising, and thrift store management—to expand capacity and promote animal welfare without reliance on government funding.
- Youth and community engagement for education and support youth_community_engagementInvolves youth through senior projects and community events to raise awareness, support shelter operations, and cultivate the next generation of animal welfare advocates.
- Youth and community engagement for education and support youth_community_engagementEngages youth and the broader community through educational projects and public events to build awareness, support adoption, and cultivate long-term commitment to animal welfare.
- Youth and community engagement for education and support youth_community_engagementInvolves youth through senior projects and community events to build awareness, provide hands-on learning, and strengthen local support for animal welfare.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
Animal Socialization
Volunteer program where individuals spend time petting, playing with, grooming, and exercising dogs and cats to increase their adoptability.
Community Service
Offers opportunities for individuals to fulfill court-mandated community service hours.
Nogales High School Senior Project
Provides opportunities and mentoring for high school seniors to fulfill graduation requirements through volunteering.
Red's Thrift Store
A thrift store selling used furniture, clothing, and household items, with 100% of revenue supporting SCHS operations.
Remember Radar Society
A monthly giving program providing predictable, sustainable funding for animal care and adoption services.
Spay/Neuter Services
Provides no-cost or low-cost spay and neuter services for dogs and cats in Santa Cruz County, often funded by the AZ Pet Plates grant.
relationships · 9
who they work with
- AZ Pet Plates Funder — Receives a portion of proceeds from AZ Pet Plates through the "Animal Companion" grant program.
- AmazonSmile Partner — Platform through which a percentage of eligible online purchases is donated to Santa Cruz Humane Society
- Chewy.com Partner — Online retailer offering pet food, treats, and supplies with a referral link supporting Santa Cruz Humane Society
- Companion Veterinary Clinic Partner — Listed as a community partner.
- Roberto Rojas, DVM Partner — Veterinarian who performs spay/neuter procedures in the facility.
- Santa Cruz County Animal Control Partner — Works with SCHS to reduce the need for unnecessary killing of stray and homeless animals.
- Santa Cruz Humane Society Partner — Organizes and staffs community events to promote animal adoption and fundraising.
- iGive Partner — Partners with iGive to receive a portion of online purchases from over 1,500 stores when shoppers select Santa Cruz Humane Society as their cause.
- iGive.com Partner — Online shopping portal that directs a portion of sales to Santa Cruz Humane Society