HALO Animal Rescue

What HALO Animal Rescue does

HALO Animal Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal welfare organization founded in 1994 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. It operates a no-kill shelter at 3227 E Bell Rd that provides comprehensive veterinary care, microchipping (registered with 24PetWatch), behavioral support, and adoption services for rescued cats and dogs, with a stated policy of never euthanizing animals to make room for others.

The organization's core services include cat and dog adoption programs, a volunteer and foster coordination system, pet surrender assistance, and lost-and-found support that leverages Petco Love Lost's facial recognition technology as a third-party tool. Distribution of adoptable animals occurs through the main shelter, PetSmart Everyday Adoption Centers for dogs, Petco adoption spaces for cats, and monthly events at VW North Scottsdale. Supporting operational revenue is generated through the HALO Thrift Boutique at 11649 N Cave Creek Rd, which sells donated clothing, accessories, and furniture.

HALO's revenue model is diversified across adoption fees, individual donations (including Angel Club monthly recurring giving), corporate grants from Petco Love and Petmart Charities, fundraising events (including 50/50 raffles), and thrift boutique sales. The organization maintains an active community engagement program across Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, and TikTok, and partners with Purina for pet food supply and PetLife Vet Clinic for free post-adoption veterinary exams. Service area is concentrated in the Phoenix metro and greater Arizona region.

Name

HALO Animal Rescue

Legal name

HALO Animal Rescue

Website

https://halorescue.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

HALO Animal Rescue is a 501(c)(3) no-kill animal welfare organization in Phoenix, Arizona, providing shelter, veterinary care, microchipping, and adoption services for rescued cats and dogs, funded through donations, grants, adoption fees, and a thrift boutique.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Rescue Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (812910)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Foster & Volunteer Network Programs (BPAGAIAF), Lost & Found, Reunification & Microchipping Programs (BPAGAIAL)

Keywords

• Animal rescue services
• Pet adoption programs
• Nonprofit animal welfare
• Veterinary care services
• Shelter and foster care

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Pet Adoptions: Revenue generated from pet adoption fees charged to individuals and families adopting cats and dogs from the shelter.
2. Donations and Grants: Charitable donations from individuals, corporate grants from partners like Petco Love and PetSmart Charities, and planned giving programs.
3. Thrift Boutique Sales: Revenue from the HALO Thrift Boutique selling donated clothing, accessories, furniture, and other items to support animal rescue operations.
4. Fundraising Events: Special events including 50/50 raffles, hosted fundraisers, and community events that generate donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HALO Animal Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that rescues, shelters, and provides veterinary care for homeless dogs and cats in the Phoenix, Arizona metro area, then places them into adoptive homes through its main shelter and partner adoption centers at PetSmart and Petco retail locations. The organization supplements its rescue operations with a thrift boutique, volunteer and foster programs, microchipping, pet surrender assistance, and lost-and-found support.

Product overview

HALO Animal Rescue operates as a nonprofit animal welfare organization offering a unified set of animal rescue and placement services. The core offering centers on cat and dog adoption programs, facilitated through the organization's main shelter and Everyday Adoption Center partnerships with PetSmart and Petco retail locations. Supporting services include microchipping, a thrift boutique for fundraising, volunteer and foster coordination, pet surrender assistance, and lost-and-found support utilizing Petco Love Lost's facial recognition technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HALO Thrift Boutique: A thrift boutique operated by HALO Animal Rescue selling clothing, shoes, bags, accessories, trinkets, and furniture at low prices to support the organization's mission.

Products and services

• Cat Adoption Program Provides rescue cats with a second chance at finding a forever home through adoption services offered at the shelter and Petco adoption spaces. Targeted at individuals and families seeking to adopt a cat.
• Dog Adoption Program Connects rescue dogs with adoptive families through the shelter and PetSmart/Petco adoption center locations. Targeted at individuals and families seeking to adopt a dog.
• Microchipping Services Offers microchip implantation by appointment at the main shelter to help identify lost pets and reunite them with owners. Microchip data is registered with 24PetWatch. Targeted at pet owners in the Phoenix area.
• Thrift Boutique A resale shop selling donated clothing, shoes, bags, accessories, furniture, and name-brand items at low prices to generate funds for the rescue operation. Targeted at value-conscious shoppers in the Phoenix area.
• Volunteer and Foster Program Coordinates volunteer activities and foster placements for rescue animals awaiting adoption. Targeted at community members who want to contribute time to animal welfare.
• Lost and Found Pet Services Assists pet owners in locating lost animals by directing them to upload photos to Petco Love Lost's facial recognition platform and provides guidance on creating flyers and contacting local shelters. Targeted at pet owners who have lost a pet.
• Pet Surrender Assistance Helps pet owners who can no longer keep their cats or dogs by providing surrender request forms for the shelter to evaluate intake capacity. Targeted at owners needing to rehome a cat or dog.

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• L.A.D.S. (Leather And Darts Society)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2014L.A.D.S. members have been supporting HALO since 2014 by providing funds raised during their events, which are open to everyone.
• PetSmart CharitiescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPetSmart Charities supports HALO's rescue efforts through grants and use of their Everyday Adoption Center inside PetSmart locations, providing funding and adoption space.
• PetSmartcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPetSmart provides HALO's pets with adoption space in their stores, enabling visibility in high-traffic retail locations for animal adoptions.
• PurinacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPurina provides food and litter for all adoptable pets at HALO. HALO recommends Purina for all adopted pets, providing consistency in nutrition during transition.
• PetfindercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPetfinder helps match people with adoptable pets from HALO, offering post-adoption support and guidance through their platform.
• Petco LoveflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPetco Love is HALO's life-saving partner providing investment grants. They also share Petco Love Lost software featuring facial recognition technology to help reunite lost pets with families.
• PetcocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPetco provides HALO's cats with adoption space in their stores, similar to the PetSmart arrangement for dogs.
• Petco Love LostcoreTechnology or IntegrationPetco Love Lost is facial recognition software that helps reunite lost pets with families by matching posted lost or found images, used by HALO for their lost pet resources.
• VW North ScottsdaleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVW North Scottsdale hosts HALO dog adoptions every second Saturday of the month at their dealership location.
• Michael Allyne PhotographyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMichael Allyne has partnered with HALO on countless photography sessions, providing professional images featured throughout the HALO website and marketing materials.
• PetLife Vet ClinicminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPetLife Vet Clinic offers a free exam for all HALO pets adopted, providing post-adoption veterinary care support.
• G.L.A.D. (Gay & Lesbian Association of Darts)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerG.L.A.D. has supported HALO's mission for many years as one of their supported charities, providing ongoing fundraising support.
• Alliance for Companion Animals (Fix.Adopt.Save)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHALO is a proud partner of the Alliance for Companion Animals. Fix.Adopt.Save is an initiative aiming to reduce shelter intakes and euthanasias in the region.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Petfinder: Online adoption marketplace operated by Purina that lists adoptable pets from thousands of shelters and rescues, including HALO. Acts as a discovery and adoption channel for HALO rather than operating a shelter itself.
• PetSmart Charities: Leading funder of animal welfare in North America, granting funds to rescues and shelters including HALO. Operates Everyday Adoption Centers inside PetSmart stores where HALO places dogs. Acts as a key grant and channel partner rather than a direct rescue competitor.
• Petco Love (formerly Petco Foundation): National pet welfare nonprofit funded by Petco that issues life-saving grants and operates the Love Lost reunification platform. Functions as a primary grant funder and technology provider to HALO rather than a direct rescue competitor.

Broad incumbents

• ASPCA: One of the oldest U.S. animal welfare organizations focused on rescue, adoption, and anti-cruelty advocacy. Overlaps with HALO on cat and dog adoption and shelter operations, but operates nationally with broader scope including legislative advocacy.
• Best Friends Animal Society: National no-kill animal welfare nonprofit operating the largest sanctuary in the U.S. and running the Best Friends Network of partner shelters. Comparable to HALO in no-kill mission and adoption-driven model, but operates at national scale.

Direct peers

• Animal Rescue of Maricopa County: Local Phoenix-area cat and dog rescue offering adoption and foster services. Operates in the same market as HALO with a comparable community-led, nonprofit rescue model targeting similar adopter segments.
• Arizona Humane Society: Largest nonprofit animal welfare organization in the Phoenix metro, providing adoption, veterinary care, and shelter services for cats and dogs. Direct geographic and service-line competitor to HALO with similar rescue and adoption model.
• Maricopa County Animal Care and Control: Government-run animal shelter serving Maricopa County (greater Phoenix), providing intake, adoption, and lost-and-found services. Direct comparator to HALO in the same geography but as a public shelter with euthanasia capacity, contrasting HALO's no-kill model.
• Phoenix Animal Care Coalition: Phoenix-based coalition and rescue organization facilitating adoptions and shelter diversion. Directly comparable regional peer competing for the same adopter, volunteer, and donor pool in the Phoenix metro.

Emerging players

• Alley Cat Allies: National nonprofit focused on cat welfare, trap-neuter-return, and shelter reform advocacy. Partial overlap with HALO on cat adoption and community cat programs, but specialized in feline-focused interventions rather than general shelter operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HALORSQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/HALOresQ
• Instagraminstagram.com/halorescue
• TikToktiktok.com/@halorsq

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Investors

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