Arizona Pet Pantry
Welcome to Arizona Pet Pantry
At Arizona Pet Pantry, we believe that animals are an invaluable source of love and companionship for many seniors—and seniors can be ideal, responsible caretakers for their beloved animals when given adequate support. Unfortunately, life events can sometimes leave seniors temporarily unable to care for their pets thoroughly. The reasons are varied and can include economic hardship, a health crisis, or a change in living situation. But the end result is the same: the older person is left feeling helpless, not wanting to relinquish a beloved pet or pets to a shelter, and not aware of any other options.
This is where we step in. We are not a food bank. We offer a helping hand to seniors 62 years and older who need that individualized approach. The Arizona Pet Pantry was started in 2015 to help limited- resource seniors in the Pima County area provide for the needs of their companion animals. While our mission is “to help seniors keep their pets at home and to assist seniors with spaying and neutering of feral cats,” the scope of services that Arizona Pet Pantry offers is ever evolving and diversifying to contribute to the welfare of both seniors and their companion animals.
Because we know each person’s situation, each companion animal, and each relationship between them is unique, we take a multi-pronged, individualized approach with everyone who seeks our help. Beginning with a comprehensive advising/intake session, we work with seniors on a personalized assistance plan that may include any of the following and more: home visits, pet food delivery, funding for vaccinations, referrals to partner spay/neuter clinics and other organizations, etc. In short, we make every effort to support older pet guardians so that they won’t have to choose between taking care of themselves and taking care of their pet—not to mention surrendering the latter to a shelter. With our distinctive approach to personalized support, Arizona Pet Pantry endeavors to keep companion animals in their loving homes.
DONATIONS
Donations keep our non-profit moving forward:
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70.80% – Pet Care & Services
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19.0% – Fund Raising and Marketing
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10.20% – Admin & Office Expenses
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0% – Wages & Salaries
Testimonials
Read these heartwarming testimonials from people we have helped.
Our Mission
Arizona Pet Pantry’s mission is to help seniors keep their pets at home and to assist our seniors with spaying and neutering of feral cats.
Arizona Pet Pantry Programs
Programs for Seniors
Arizona Pet Pantry works with seniors 62 years and older to create client-tailored programs for assistance with their pets. Our goal is to help you keep your pet at home.
Because our Seniors Programs are age-restricted, we require a copy of a state or federal ID, such as a driver’s license.
An Arizona Pet Pantry representative will reach out to you to determine if an appointment is needed and will process your submission for assistance.
Programs with our local Agencies
Arizona Pet Pantry is partnering with other local agencies and organizations that have the ability to mentor, counsel and assist people in their time of need. Our goal is to be an important resource for seniors helping them to keep their pet(s) in their home.
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ARIZONA
GIVES
SENIOR TAILS
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Kroger Family of Companies
The Kroger Family of Companies is committed to community engagement. One of the ways in which we do this is through our Fry’s Community Rewards program. This program makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping you do every day. Once you link your Card to an organization, all you have to do is shop at Fry’s and swipe your Shopper’s Card. Use Community Rewards Program #41331
Arizona Gives
The Arizona Gives program is run by the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits and Arizona Grantmakers Forum.
The event was started in 2013 to connect people with causes they believe in and build a lasting, stronger spirit of philanthropy.
Since its inception, Arizona Gives Day has raised nearly $30 million for nonprofits statewide.
We’ve published our new book!
‘Senior Tails” is a collection of stories shared by seniors about their beloved animals. Some stories will make you laugh while others may make you cry, but they will all tug at your heartstrings!! Profits from this book will benefit the Arizona Pet Pantry, a non-profit corporation whose goal is to keep pets in their loving homes by providing a bridge to assistance through community resources.
FRYS COMMUNITY REWARDS
The Kroger Family of Companies is committed to community engagement. One of the ways in which we do this is through our Fry’s Community Rewards program. This program makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping you do every day. Once you link your Card to an organization, all you have to do is shop at Fry’s and swipe your Shopper’s Card.
Use Community Rewards Program #41331
ARIZONA GIVES
The Arizona Gives program is run by the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits and Arizona Grantmakers Forum. The event was started in 2013 to connect people with causes they believe in and build a lasting, stronger spirit of philanthropy. Since its inception, Arizona Gives Day has raised nearly $30 million for nonprofits statewide.
SENIOR TAILS BOOK
We’re excited to announce the publication of our new book!
‘Senior Tails” is a collection of stories shared by seniors about their beloved animals. Some stories will make you laugh while others may make you cry, but they will all tug at your heartstrings!! Profits from this book will benefit the Arizona Pet Pantry, a non-profit corporation whose goal is to keep pets in their loving homes by providing a bridge to assistance through community resources.
We’re Looking for People to Partner with Us!
Thank you for your interest in partnering with Arizona Pet Pantry. We believe in the strength of community, in partnerships, in building bridges and relationships that help us help one another when times are hard.
We believe that by truly being there for friends, neighbors, and co-workers in times of need we can collectively make a huge, life saving difference, keeping families intact, including the four-legged, finned and feathered members of the family.
You can be the difference that helps companion animals remain in their loving homes instead of being relinquished to shelters because of economic hardship.
Finally, we believe that nothing is impossible when we work together. We hope that you will be part of our mission and support the work of the Arizona Pet Pantry.
Love Our Cause? It’s all Sponsored by People Like You!
We need your help! Arizona Pet Pantry is primarily a donation supported 501c3 nonprofit. Perhaps you or someone you know has been through a rough life event, and you know what a relief it would have been to have a organization to care for your animals while the situation is resolved.
If our mission resonates with you, we would love your support. Remember, all gifts are 100% tax deductible. Thank you in advance for your sacrifice to help protect a pet in need!
Meet Our Board
Sherry Bouvet
President/Founder
Pets are an invaluable source of love and companionship for many seniors. When health matters, financial problems, or other of life’s challenges get in the way, Arizona Pet Pantry is there to protect this important emotional bond. By offering supportive services for seniors and their beloved pets, Arizona Pet Pantry helps ‘bridge the gap’ to keep families together until the temporary hardships can be overcome.
– Sherry Bouvet, Founder.
Nicole Kime
Vice President
Arizona Pet Pantry means that Arizona families will have a much needed resource to keep families together in times of need.
Patti Swanson
Secretary
Seniors will be relieved to know they don’t have to give up their beloved pet while navigating through a temporary hardship. Arizona Pet Pantry will be there every step of the way supporting the health and needs of their beloved pet.
Barbara Beal
Nutritional Director / Treasurer
Animals bring so much joy. As Arizona Pet Pantry our goal is to keep that joy in peoples lives.
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
