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Better Days Inc

AZ · EIN 320432002 · $135K rev · operational · www.betterdaysrescue.org
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Better Days Rescue is a small animal welfare organization based in the Phoenix area that rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes dogs through a foster-to-adopt model. The organization places dogs in local homes with required spay/neuter, training, and home visits, and provides detailed care, nutrition, and medical support during the transition. They focus on responsible placement, long-term health, and behavioral integration for dogs with varying medical and developmental needs.

activities · 17

what they do

direct service · 15
  • Dog Adoption Services Dog Adoption Facilitation
    Facilitates the adoption of puppies and dogs in the Phoenix metro area, retaining ownership until adoption is finalized and providing initial food, medications with instructions, and arranging veterinary care through contracted veterinarians. Also maintains health records for adopted dogs.
  • Dog Adoption Services Dog Adoption Facilitation
    Facilitates the adoption of puppies and dogs in the Phoenix metro area, including those with chronic medical conditions, by listing available pets, arranging veterinary care, providing initial food and medications, and maintaining health records.
  • Dog Rescue and Adoption Dog Adoption Facilitation
    Rescues dogs, including those with complex medical conditions, and places them for adoption in the Phoenix metro area. The organization retains ownership until adoption is finalized and provides initial food, medications, and health records to new owners.
  • Dog Rescue and Medical Rehabilitation
    Rescues dogs, including those with complex genetic and neuromuscular conditions, provides medical evaluations, and offers ongoing rehabilitation therapies such as muscle massages, range of motion exercises, and pool therapy.
  • Dog Rescue and Medical Rehabilitation Specialized Medical Care and Rehabilitation
    Rescues dogs, including those with complex genetic and neuromuscular conditions, and provides comprehensive medical evaluations, specialized treatments, and rehabilitative therapies such as daily muscle massages, range of motion exercises, and pool therapy.
  • Dog Reunion Facilitation Lost Pet Reunification Services
    Facilitates reunions between rescued dogs, including adopted littermates.
  • Dog Reunion Facilitation Lost Pet Reunification Services
    Facilitates reunions between rescued dogs, including littermates, to help them reconnect.
  • Dog Socialization and Confidence Building Animal Behavior Training and Support
    Provides love, attention, and teaches socialization skills to rescued dogs, particularly those lacking prior human companionship, to build their confidence and improve their adoptability.
  • Dog Socialization and Confidence Building Animal Behavior Training and Support
    Provides love, attention, and teaches socialization skills to dogs, particularly those lacking prior human companionship, to build their confidence and improve their adoptability.
  • Dog Socialization and Confidence Building Animal Behavior Training and Support
    Offers programs to teach socialization skills and build confidence in rescued dogs, particularly those lacking prior human companionship, to improve their ability to form connections and increase adoptability.
  • Facilitating Dog Reunions Lost Pet Reunification Services
    Facilitates reunions between rescued dogs, such as littermates, to support their emotional well-being.
  • Operates a medical foster program that places dogs with chronic medical conditions into long-term foster homes, providing daily medical and emotional care, and offers end-of-life care for terminally ill dogs in home settings.
  • Operates a medical foster program that places dogs with chronic medical conditions into long-term foster homes for daily care and provides end-of-life care for terminally ill dogs in home settings.
  • Operates a medical foster program that places dogs with chronic medical conditions into long-term foster homes for daily medical and emotional care, and provides end-of-life care for terminally ill dogs in home settings.
  • Specialized Care for Dogs with Complex Medical Needs Specialized Medical Care and Rehabilitation
    Provides comprehensive medical and rehabilitative care for dogs with complex genetic and neuromuscular conditions, including daily muscle massages, range of motion exercises, pool therapy, and specialized diets and supplements.
capacity building · 2
strategies · 22

how they think

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named programs · 3

what they call their work

Foster-To-Adopt Program
Structured program placing dogs in temporary homes with the goal of permanent adoption, requiring training, home checks, and medical oversight
Medical and Nutritional Support
Provides ongoing medical care, specialized diets, and supplements for dogs with chronic conditions such as muscular dystrophy
Puppy Kindergarten and Obedience Training
Required training for adopters of dogs two years or younger, to be completed during the foster-to-adopt period
relationships · 13

who they work with

  • Chewy Partner — Partner for sourcing comfort care items through a dedicated wishlist.
  • Chewy Partner — Partner for sourcing comfort care items through a wishlist platform.
  • Dog Food Advisor Partner — Recommends Dog Food Advisor for information on dog food recalls and ratings.
  • Dr. Harvey’s Holistic Dental Chews Partner — Recommends Dr. Harvey’s Holistic Dental Chews.
  • Dr. Judy Morgan’s Naturally Healthy Pets Partner — Recommends Dr. Judy Morgan’s Naturally Healthy Pets for nutrition information.
  • Dr. Timothy Visser Partner — Naturopathic Physician who confirmed the use of HMB for muscle atrophy.
  • House of Henry Partner — Henry, a dog rescued by Better Days Rescue, arrived at House of Henry.
  • Maui Partner — Henry was a companion to Maui, a dog from a senior rescue, while Maui recuperated from bilateral enucleation.
  • Ready.gov Partner — Recommends Ready.gov for emergency planning, including the Pets and Animals section.
  • RescueGroups.org Partner — Technology partner for application submission.
  • Roman Gottfried Partner — Recommends videos by Holistic Dog Trainer, Roman Gottfried.
  • Truth About Pet Food Partner — Recommends Truth About Pet Food for news on pet food formulas and quality issues.
  • University of California, San Diego School of Medicine Partner — Conducted biopsy and dystrophy panel testing for a rescued dog.