At Company Distilling, we believe in the power of community and supporting organizations that transform lives through compassion and dedication. This February, we are honored to announce that Arizona Small Dog Rescue has been selected as a recipient of our Gather Around Giving Grant.

About Arizona Small Dog Rescue

Established in 2009, Arizona Small Dog Rescue is a non-profit, no-kill rescue shelter serving the Phoenix metropolitan area and beyond. While their focus is small dogs, they accept dogs of all sizes, shapes, and breeds because they believe love comes in all sizes. Recognized as a “Top Rated Nonprofit” by Great Nonprofits Arizona Small Dog Rescue is committed to rescuing dogs in need and caring for them until they find their perfect forever home.

Services Offered

  • For Dogs in Need: Arizona Small Dog Rescue provides a safe, home-like shelter environment where dogs receive comprehensive veterinary care, including medical treatment regardless of cost, microchipping, spaying and neutering, and proper socialization. They take in owner surrenders, stray surrenders, rescue dogs from kill shelters, and accept small dogs, large dogs, puppies, senior and medical dogs, and moms with pups. Each dog receives the love, attention, and medical care necessary to prepare them for their forever families.
  • For the Community: Through their robust volunteer and foster programs, Arizona Small Dog Rescue facilitates meaningful community engagement. They offer adoption services, foster care opportunities, volunteer programs, and educational outreach about responsible pet ownership, including the importance of spaying and neutering, microchipping, and proper animal care. Their partnerships with organizations like Phoenix Animal Care Coalition, Best Friends Animal Society, and PetCo Love amplify their impact across Arizona.

Impact

Since 2009, Arizona Small Dog Rescue has saved thousands of dogs across the Valley of the Sun. In 2024 alone, they rescued over 1,000 dogs and invested more than $500,000 in medical expenses to ensure every dog received the care they needed. With an impressive 98.9% save rate, Arizona Small Dog Rescue demonstrates that with dedication, resources, and community support, virtually every dog can find their way to a loving home.

How You Can Support Arizona Small Dog Rescue

Your involvement can make a significant difference in the lives of dogs awaiting their forever homes. Here’s how you can help:

  1. Donate: Financial contributions enable Arizona Small Dog Rescue to continue providing essential medical care, shelter operations, and transportation services. Your tax-deductible donation directly supports their lifesaving mission and helps cover the significant costs of caring for dogs with special medical needs.
  2. Volunteer: Offer your time to socialize, walk, and care for dogs at the shelter, clean kennels, transport dogs to adoption events or veterinary appointments, assist at adoption events, or support fundraising initiatives. Every hour volunteered helps save more lives.
  3. Foster: Open your home to a dog in need. Fostering provides dogs with a loving environment while they await adoption and allows the rescue to save even more lives. All medical expenses are covered by Arizona Small Dog Rescue.
  4. Adopt: Find your next furry family member by visiting the shelter or attending adoption events. Adopting saves two lives – the dog you take home and the one who can now take their place at the shelter.
  5. Spread the Word: Raise awareness about Arizona Small Dog Rescue by sharing their mission within your networks and on social media. Follow them on Instagram @azsmalldogs to see adoptable dogs and share their stories with your community.

Join Us in Making a Difference

At Company Distilling, our Gather Around Giving program empowers communities by supporting organizations like Arizona Small Dog Rescue. We invite you to join us in this mission. By supporting Arizona Small Dog Rescue, you contribute to a cause that gives second chances to dogs in need and enriches the lives of families throughout Arizona.

Visit Arizona Small Dog Rescue’s website to learn more about how you can get involved. Together, we can ensure that every dog finds their forever home.

Company Distilling’s Gather Around Giving program supports non-profits that create positive change in their communities. To learn more about our initiatives and how you can participate, visit our Gather Around Giving page.