Homeless Animals Rescue Team
Name of the Organization : Homeless Animals Rescue Team
Type of Organization: Spay & Neuter Group
Our Area of Service: Tempe, Mesa, AZ
Our Website Address: http://www.hart-az.org
Main Services Provided, Interests Served or Populations Helped that this Organization Specializes in offering to the public: Rescue of animals, primarily cats and kittens. We do TNR and specialize in trapping feral cats for sterilization purposes only. We rescue tame strays that are free-roaming or community cats. We rescue kittens under 8 weeks of age.
Secondary Services, Interests, or Populations Served: We network with other bonafide rescues who do adoptions. We foster on a limited basis. We feed feral colonies on a nightly basis as well.
Our Mission Statement: Our mission is to engage in activities that curb overpopulation, impede the feral cat cycle, re-home abandoned cats and kittens, promote responsible pet ownership, and end the cycle of animal suffering by a humane approach that utilizes spaying and neutering as its primary weapon. We accomplish this goal by implementing feral cat management through the Trap, Neuter & Return program (TNR).
Overpopulation of cats and dogs is a direct result of widespread social indifference, lack of awareness, and irresponsible pet ownership characterized by failure to sterilize pets, abandonment, and allowing pets to become lost without appropriate identification.
The local animal welfare groups, humane societies and animal control facilities are besieged with discarded cats, kittens, dogs and puppies. The numbers are staggering, and due to limited government funding and scarce public donations, the agencies cannot care for them all. As a result, literally hundreds of innocent, adoptable cats, kittens, dogs and puppies are needlessly killed on a daily basis – in one county alone. Multiplied by the number of counties across the country, the true number of needless killings is staggering and shocks the sensibilities of caring and conscientious citizens. If the root of the problem is not appropriately dealt with, the cycle of killing will continue. Sadly, this unnecessary and pointless killing is entirely avoidable. All that is needed is awareness, people who act on their concerns, and simple preventative care.
Feral cats occupy a unique niche in the animal world, and institutions are still struggling to find an acceptable way to deal with them. Lost and abandoned cats, if fortunate enough to survive the perils of urban life, including such things as traffic, exposure to the elements, predators, and starvation, will reproduce unchecked generation after generation, creating a feral population that cannot be domesticated or reintroduced into a family setting. These cats are, for the most part, not adoptable. If captured and sent to “shelters” they will be killed – no exceptions.
Trap-Neuter-Return “TNR” of Feral Cats
H.A.R.T. identifies feral cat colonies that have not been sterilized and traps feral cats, transports them to a vet for spaying, neutering, and ear tipping for identification, and then transports the feral cats back to the area where they were trapped, after a recovery period. Most feral spay/neuter programs in Arizona charge a mere $25 donation per cat to cover the cost of the spay or neuter service. Feral cat caregivers on the property where TNR is being implemented, agree to continue to provide food and water when the cats are returned.
H.A.R.T. identifies young feral kittens who are deemed to be tamable and places them in foster care when possible. These kittens will not be returned to the feral colonies. Instead, they will be socialized and prepared for later adoption. In addition, any homeless strays or abandoned tame adult cats will also be processed for adoption, when possible. They will be combo tested, vaccinated, micro-chipped, and spayed/neutered through H.A.R.T. or other rescue groups. We believe that TNR should be used only for feral cats, not tame, adoptable cats that have been abandoned and are in need of rescue.
Overpopulation of cats and dogs is a direct result of widespread social indifference, lack of awareness, and irresponsible pet ownership characterized by failure to sterilize pets, abandonment, and allowing pets to become lost without appropriate identification.
The local animal welfare groups, humane societies and animal control facilities are besieged with discarded cats, kittens, dogs and puppies. The numbers are staggering, and due to limited government funding and scarce public donations, the agencies cannot care for them all. As a result, literally hundreds of innocent, adoptable cats, kittens, dogs and puppies are needlessly killed on a daily basis – in one county alone. Multiplied by the number of counties across the country, the true number of needless killings is staggering and shocks the sensibilities of caring and conscientious citizens. If the root of the problem is not appropriately dealt with, the cycle of killing will continue. Sadly, this unnecessary and pointless killing is entirely avoidable. All that is needed is awareness, people who act on their concerns, and simple preventative care.
Feral cats occupy a unique niche in the animal world, and institutions are still struggling to find an acceptable way to deal with them. Lost and abandoned cats, if fortunate enough to survive the perils of urban life, including such things as traffic, exposure to the elements, predators, and starvation, will reproduce unchecked generation after generation, creating a feral population that cannot be domesticated or reintroduced into a family setting. These cats are, for the most part, not adoptable. If captured and sent to “shelters” they will be killed – no exceptions.
Trap-Neuter-Return “TNR” of Feral Cats
H.A.R.T. identifies feral cat colonies that have not been sterilized and traps feral cats, transports them to a vet for spaying, neutering, and ear tipping for identification, and then transports the feral cats back to the area where they were trapped, after a recovery period. Most feral spay/neuter programs in Arizona charge a mere $25 donation per cat to cover the cost of the spay or neuter service. Feral cat caregivers on the property where TNR is being implemented, agree to continue to provide food and water when the cats are returned.
H.A.R.T. identifies young feral kittens who are deemed to be tamable and places them in foster care when possible. These kittens will not be returned to the feral colonies. Instead, they will be socialized and prepared for later adoption. In addition, any homeless strays or abandoned tame adult cats will also be processed for adoption, when possible. They will be combo tested, vaccinated, micro-chipped, and spayed/neutered through H.A.R.T. or other rescue groups. We believe that TNR should be used only for feral cats, not tame, adoptable cats that have been abandoned and are in need of rescue.
What we do. Who we Help:
We assist the community through TNR as we have the availability to do so. TNR is a self help program that we can assist you with. We schedule trap jobs as availability in our schedules allow and rescue tame cats and kittens in order to network them into foster care and adoption. Our website has many resources available to the public at large and many of those resources are FREE or low cost. We foster as we have the availability to do so (as space opens up) and prepare cats and kittens for adoption. We feed numerous feral and free-roaming cat colonies on a nightly basis 365 days/year.
An Example of a Great Fit for us or a Typical or Ideal Client that Could make use of our Services is: HOA’s that wish to limit the feral population within their property lines have paid us to TNR their entire colonies.
We volunteer our time when available, but we also have full time jobs. TNR is a self help program, and with a little direction, many people can do themselves.
We have assisted the elderly and people who cannot trap and transport for themselves.
We volunteer our time when available, but we also have full time jobs. TNR is a self help program, and with a little direction, many people can do themselves.
We have assisted the elderly and people who cannot trap and transport for themselves.
The Process for Receiving Our Services is:
Please first contact us on our website at:
www.hart-az.org and fill out the SEND US A MESSAGE fields.
you may also email us at h.a.r.t@cox.net.
We do not give out our phone number as our phone would ring off the hook. We will reply to you within 48 hours or less.
To Begin the Process & Receive Services, Please Click on this website link: https://www.hart-az.org/contact-us.html
Organization Fax Number: Mr.
Nonprofit/For Profit?: Nonprofit Charitable Organization–tax status–501 (c) (3)
Date Established: 04/2010
Donation Wish List—Search Items Needed—————> : any brand of dry or wet cat food
Donation Drop Off Locations & Hours and/or Donation Pick Up Service Area : please visit our website in order to contact us for drop off location:
https://www.hart-az.org/contact-us.html
https://www.hart-az.org/contact-us.html
Website Link to Donate an Item: https://www.hart-az.org/donations.html
Our Major Fundraising Events & Activities–Help Needed: December 5th, 2015 from 2:00pm – 5:00pm…at GREEN restaurant in TEMPE.
2240 N. Scottsdale Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281
Special Guest: Kate Benjamin will be selling and signing the book she co-authored with Jackson Galaxy called Catify to Satisfy: Simple solutions for Creating a Cat-Friendly Home.
Featuring: 3 Fun filled cat-themed rubber stamp projects from Stampin’ UP! Each project is $1. Do any of the projects or do all three. Have fun and raise funds for HART!
Raffle Baskets, Silent auction items, gift certificates for facials, chiropractic, massages, yoga classes, pet grooming and much more!
Ahimsa Essentials products available for sale as well…
Come enjoy GREAT Vegan food, fun and friends!
2240 N. Scottsdale Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281
Special Guest: Kate Benjamin will be selling and signing the book she co-authored with Jackson Galaxy called Catify to Satisfy: Simple solutions for Creating a Cat-Friendly Home.
Featuring: 3 Fun filled cat-themed rubber stamp projects from Stampin’ UP! Each project is $1. Do any of the projects or do all three. Have fun and raise funds for HART!
Raffle Baskets, Silent auction items, gift certificates for facials, chiropractic, massages, yoga classes, pet grooming and much more!
Ahimsa Essentials products available for sale as well…
Come enjoy GREAT Vegan food, fun and friends!
How we use your Monetary Donations: Monies raised will assist with combo testing cats and kittens in foster care. Medical funds have been established for emergency vet visits and any medical needs of the cats and kittens in our foster care. $25 donations cover the cost of one spay or one neuter of a cat. Food and litter are also ongoing expenses we incur.
Website Link for our Donation Page: https://www.hart-az.org/donations.html
Volunteers Opportunities & All Job Descriptions———> Search for Type of Volunteer Activities You Want to Do: We need fosterers for both dogs and cats. Foster parents (or fosterers) should consult with us regarding our requirements by submitting an inquiry to our website under the CONTACT US section. We will provide all food, litter, supplies, medicine, and vet care for any animals you wish to foster for us.
Senior Volunteers >70 Years Old Accepted?—–Yes—->: yes
An Example of a Volunteer who would be a Great Fit and/or Characterisitics of an Ideal Volunteer for us: Volunteers who would be a good match for HART would be anyone who is willing to set aside a small bathroom or small bedroom for fostering. Ideally, we wouldn’t want to mix any non-tested or un-tested animals with any of the volunteer’s pets. We also would not want to mix HART fosters with anyone else’s rescue fosters. If you are already fostering for another rescue organization, please continue to volunteer for that organization only. Mixing foster cats, kittens, and dogs with another rescue group’s animals can become a headache.
Website Link to Get Started Volunteering: https://www.hart-az.org/contact-us.html
Special Skills & Expertise Needed?–Type of Help Requested: Occasionally we have the need for animal transport. Ideally, this would be an unpaid and volunteer position. There are occasions when we require the transport of a caged cat or another animal, to be transported to the vet clinic for surgery. General hours for transport are between 7-9 am (drop off) and 3-5 pm (pick up).
Networking Opportunities, Partnerships, Joint Ventures or Group Associations sought: HART wishes to network with other non-profit 501(c)(3) groups who do adoptions. HART typically does not do adoptions as we do not have an adoption venue. If your rescue group has an adoption venue such as a Petsmart or PetCo, if you deny potential cat adopters for declaw, if you require indoor only situations for your rescue cats, and deny potential adopters for having a doggie door (cat adoptions only, not dogs), and generally are a sane rescue group, we would like to network with you.
Sponsor & Sponsorship Needed: We would welcome any business to sponsor a rescue pet, an event, or otherwise. Please contact us for the best fit for you!
Referrals, Introductions & Connections Requested: We could always use more foster parents for animals
Organization Mailing Address: PO BOX 606
Mesa, AZ 85211-0606
Mesa, AZ 85211-0606
Are you 100% Volunteer Run?: Yes
Organization Provides Services in this City: Mesa, Tempe
Organization Provides Services in this County: Maricopa
Organization Provides Services in this Zip Code: 85281, 85201, 85203, 85204, 85282
Organization Provides Services in this State: AZ
Country of Origin: United States
Relevant Group Affiliations or Association Membership: We are affiliated with BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY in Kanaab, Utah. We are network partners with BEST FRIENDS as well. We network with Kitty Kat Rescue in Mesa, AZ. We network with RAIN rescue in Chandler, AZ. We network with Paw Placement Rescue in Scottsdale, AZ. We network with Nine Lives Foundation of Queen Creek, AZ. We network with Citizens for North Phoenix Strays, AZ. We network with Foothills Animal Rescue, Scottsdale, AZ. We network with VALLEY DOGS, Queen Creek, AZ. We network with LOST OUR HOME animal rescue, in Tempe, AZ. We also network with Furever Friends Rescue in Mesa, AZ.
Dog Rescue Organization—Services Provided : Dog Spay & Neuter Program for Public
Other Dog Related Services that we Provide: We focus on spreading the gospel of spay/neuter to dog owners. We can assist you with low cost or free surgeries, vaccinations, etc.
Cat Rescue Organization—Services Provided: All Breed Cat Rescue, Nursing Kittens–Intake, Bottle Feeding Kittens–Intake, Mom & Kitten–Intake, Kitten Litter–Intake, Pregnant Cat–Intake, Senior Cat–Intake, Sick/Injured Cat–Intake–See Below, Cat Behavior Help & Information, Temporary or Emergency Foster for Cats, Temporary or Emergency Foster for Kittens, Cat Feeding Stations, Cat Spay & Neuter Program for Public, Trap Neuter & Release (T.N.R.)
Types of Animals Rescued: cats and dogs
View our Adoptable Animals–Click Here! We post our Adoptable Animals on this Website: https://www.hart-az.org/adoptable-pets.html
Other types of intake we do: We do NOT intake from the public, but can assist you with resources…
Listing Information Last Updated on this Date: 11-18-2015
Send Message to listing owner
Listing Title: Homeless Animals Rescue Team