Lost Our Home Pet Rescue

What Lost Our Home Pet Rescue does

Lost Our Home Pet Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2008 in Tempe, Arizona by Jodi Polanski, operating a dedicated pet rescue facility with capacity for approximately 230 animals in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Its core programs include pet adoption, temporary crisis boarding (up to 90 days), a pet food bank, foster placement, and co-shelter partnerships with domestic violence service providers such as Sojourner Center and A New Leaf. The organization uniquely offers 24/7 first responder intake access, enabling emergency surrender of pets by police, fire, and other frontline personnel.

The business model is grant- and donation-funded rather than revenue-generating in a commercial sense: income is drawn from major foundation gifts (notably a $1.3M donation from the Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation), corporate grants (PetSmart Charities, KFC Foundation), a signature annual fundraiser (Sit. Stay. Brunch targeting $650K), individual donations, and volunteer-supported program operations executed by a workforce of 11-50 staff and 400+ volunteers. Recent program expansion has added Borrow A Buddy, Pet Loss Bereavement support, and Spanish-language outreach, signaling gradual broadening of service surface within the existing geography.

Distribution channels are anchored in institutional partnerships with shelters, first responder agencies, and corporate sponsors rather than retail or direct-to-consumer sales. The organization holds Top-Rated Nonprofit designation from GreatNonprofits and GuideStar Platinum transparency status, which function as credibility assets in fundraising. There is no indication of commercial pricing, paid product lines, or fee-for-service offerings; pet placement is adoption-based and crisis services are provided at no cost to beneficiaries.

Name

Lost Our Home Pet Rescue

Legal name

Lost Our Home Pet Rescue

Website

https://lostourhome.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lost Our Home Pet Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Tempe, Arizona operating a 230-pet facility that provides adoption, temporary crisis boarding, a pet food bank, and domestic violence co-shelter services across the Phoenix metro, funded by foundation grants, corporate sponsors, and an annual signature fundraiser.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (812910)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

Keywords

• Animal rescue services
• Pet adoption programs
• Temporary pet care
• Pet food assistance
• Foster care programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Tempe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The organization is primarily funded through individual donations from the public, including one-time gifts, monthly giving programs, and special campaigns. Donors can contribute via the website through Givebutter platform.
2. Corporate Sponsorships & Foundations: Funding from corporate sponsors and private foundations including PetSmart Charities, Petco Foundation, Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation, KFC Foundation, Barrett Jackson, Banfield, and others. Includes both grants and programmatic sponsorships.
3. Event Fundraising: Revenue generated from signature annual events such as the Sit. Stay. Brunch., raffles, and auction events. Sponsorships of these events also provide revenue.
4. Planned Giving & Estate Gifts: Legacy giving programs including bequests, estate planning assistance, and Pathway of Hope brick donations for lasting recognition.
5. Workplace Giving: Corporate workplace giving programs where employees can designate donations to Lost Our Home through workplace campaigns.
6. In-Kind Donations: The organization accepts in-kind donations of pet supplies, food, and materials. Logo display and recognition provided to major in-kind donors.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Lost Our Home Pet Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit no-kill animal shelter that rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes abandoned and surrendered dogs and cats in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The organization delivers a unique dual-mission service portfolio combining pet adoption with human crisis support, including up to 90 days of free Temporary Care for pets whose owners face hospitalization, domestic violence, homelessness, or financial hardship, plus a Pet Food Bank that has distributed over 1.35 million meals to prevent surrender.

Product overview

Lost Our Home Pet Rescue is a nonprofit animal shelter offering a portfolio of interconnected programs centered on pet rescue and human crisis support. Core offerings include pet adoption services (adopting dogs and cats), the Temporary Care Program providing up to 90 days of pet care during owner crises, and the Pet Food Bank (Animeals on Wheels) distributing pet food to struggling families. The organization also operates a First Responder Program for 24/7 emergency animal intake and a Domestic Violence Shelter Partnership Program offering pet housing and support at partner shelters. Supporting services include a Foster Program, Pet Loss Bereavement Group, Borrow A Buddy Program, and the annual Sit. Stay. Brunch fundraiser. These programs work together to keep pets and families united during difficult times while finding loving homes for abandoned animals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Home At Last Campaign: Capital campaign to purchase and renovate the organization's permanent shelter building in Tempe
• Sit. Stay. Brunch.
• Pathway of Hope
• Animeals on Wheels

Products and services

• Adopt a Pet
• Temporary Care Program
• Pet Food Bank (Animeals on Wheels)
• Tempe First Responder Program
• Domestic Violence Shelter Partnership Program
• Foster Program
• Borrow A Buddy Program
• Pet Loss Bereavement Group
• Sit. Stay. Brunch. Annual Fundraising Event

Quantifiable outcome

• 40,500+ pets helped since 2008
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Sojourner CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Since 2015, Lost Our Home has helped operate and support the Pet Companion Shelter at Sojourner Center, a domestic violence shelter. The partnership allows women and children who have left domestic violence situations to keep their beloved pets with them at the shelter, or have pets cared for through Lost Our Home's Temporary Care Program.
• VCA Animal HospitalscoreOthersVCA Animal Hospitals provides veterinary care for pets at Lost Our Home, ensuring all animals receive necessary medical attention including vaccines, dental care, and surgeries.
• A New LeafcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide support, supplies, pet training and more to help the pet program at Autumn House, a domestic violence shelter. Extends the domestic violence partnership model to additional shelters.
• Dr. Elsey'smajorOthersDr. Elsey's provides ongoing supply of cat litter for use at the shelter and in programs, supporting the cat care operations.
• Stardust Building SuppliesminorOthersMutually beneficial partnership where Lost Our Home donates goods and supplies that aren't usable in the shelter and in return receives proceeds from the sale of the items, supporting operational funding.
• FocusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides internships for youth and adults with disabilities to gain work experience through the shelter environment. Work-readiness programs help individuals develop good work habits and social skills.
• Tempe First ResponderscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPolice, fire, and emergency services have 24/7/365 access to the shelter for situations involving abandoned pets or pets needing help. Supports after-hours animal intake and emergency response.
• La Gattara Cat LoungecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity partner providing space for adoptable cats. Lost Our Home has adoptable cats at La Gattara daily. Cat lounge offers yoga, comedy night, book club, and other programs with adoptable cats.
• Banfield Pet HospitalminorOthersFunding sponsor providing support for veterinary care programs.
• PACC911coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional animal welfare coalition. Lost Our Home honored Bari Mears, Executive Director of PACC911, with 2026 Community Partner Hero Award recognizing extraordinary contributions to animal welfare community.
• JFCSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewish Family & Community Service partnership providing support services and referrals for families in need.
• University Animal HospitalminorOthersVeterinary partner providing care and support during shelter operations, including renovation periods when shelter operated off-site.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• PACC911: Phoenix-area regional animal welfare coalition of which Lost Our Home is a member and recent award honoree. Acts as a coordinating/infrastructure partner across regional rescues rather than a direct competitor.
• PetSmart Charities: Major national animal welfare funding arm of PetSmart. Functions as a financial partner (grantor) for Lost Our Home's Temporary Care Program and a key peer in the national nonprofit rescue funding ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Arizona Animal Welfare League: Phoenix-area nonprofit animal shelter explicitly named alongside Lost Our Home as a beneficiary of the Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation $1.3M grant. Operates comparable adoption, intake, and community pet support programs.
• Maricopa County Animal Care & Control: Government animal services agency serving the same Phoenix metro region as Lost Our Home, operating shelter intake, adoption, and field services. Comparable mission with public-sector funding model and larger scale.
• Arizona Humane Society: Largest nonprofit animal welfare organization in the Phoenix metro area, providing adoption, veterinary, and pet support services. Directly comparable as a same-metro shelter/rescue operating similar adoption, intake, and community programs to Lost Our Home.
• HALO Animal Rescue: Phoenix-based no-kill animal rescue offering pet adoption, foster programs, and community support. Directly comparable as a same-metro nonprofit rescue with similar volunteer/foster-driven operating model.

Emerging players

• Pets of the Homeless: National nonprofit specifically focused on providing food and veterinary care to pets of homeless families — directly overlapping Lost Our Home's pet food bank and homelessness support segment, but operating nationally rather than regionally.

Broad incumbents

• ASPCA: National animal welfare organization offering adoption, rescue, and DV-safe-housing programs (Safeline). Competes for national donor share and operates overlapping pet welfare and DV-shelter partnership models.
• Best Friends Animal Society: National no-kill animal welfare organization with significant Phoenix-area presence and run/walk fundraising events. Larger incumbent operating overlapping adoption and rescue programs across broader geographies.
• Humane Society of the United States: Largest national animal protection organization providing rescue, adoption, and legislative advocacy. Competes for the same household and corporate donor base, with overlapping shelter and DV partnership programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lostourhome
• Facebookfacebook.com/lostourhome
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lost-our-home-pet-rescue
• Instagraminstagram.com/lostourhome

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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