Rezdawg Rescue, Inc.

What Rezdawg Rescue, Inc. does

Rezdawg Rescue, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal welfare organization founded in 2012 and headquartered in Lafayette, Colorado, operating across Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and the broader Four Corners region including the Navajo Nation, Ute Reservation, and Zuni Pueblo. Its mission centers on rescuing, transporting, rehabilitating, fostering, and adopting dogs and cats from overpopulated and underserved Indigenous and rural communities into Colorado-area homes. The organization runs a foster-based model supported by approximately 150 volunteer foster families across the Denver Metro Area, Northern Colorado, and Colorado Springs, alongside four Petco and PetSmart retail adoption partner locations. Service lines include pet adoption (dogs and cats, all spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped prior to placement), weekly animal transport via a customized Dodge Promaster 2500 (~1,650 animals moved annually), low-cost mobile spay/neuter clinics (~2,500 surgeries/year in collaboration with Colorado Animal Welfare League and McKinley County Humane Society), mobile vaccine and microchip clinics (~6,800 vaccinations/year across 20 sites in partnership with Petco Love and Banfield Foundation), and a pet food pantry distributing more than 200,000 pounds of food and supplies annually to 37+ partner organizations as a GOODS Program Ambassador for Greater Good Charities.

The underlying technology footprint is modest and non-proprietary: RezDawg uses Petstablished as its animal records and adoption application system, and integrates with mainstream donation and e-commerce rails — PayPal, Venmo, Google Pay, Colorado Gives, CARS vehicle donations, Amazon Wish List, Bonfire merchandise storefront, and King Soopers Community Rewards. No AI/ML capabilities are present. The operational backbone is physical infrastructure rather than software: a 5-acre Moriarty, New Mexico hub (acquired in 2022) houses a 30' x 80' Quonset hut warehouse, the transport staging area, a temporary 30-dog holding facility, and the DesertDawg Lodge.

The business model is a donation-and-grant-funded nonprofit hybrid. Primary revenue streams are individual donations (one-time, recurring, memorial, estate, vehicle), adoption fees ($225–$550 per animal by species and age), grants and sponsorships from institutional partners (Greater Good Charities, Petco Love, Banfield Foundation, Best Friends Animal Society, Colorado Gives, Dennis Friends Foundation, Friends of the Aspen Animal Shelter), and merchandise sales via the RDR Merch Shop on Bonfire. Adoption fees, while standardized publicly, are supplemented by coordination and sponsorship income. The go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: monthly Petco/PetSmart adoption events, mobile clinic calendars, a Facebook page, the Desert Tails email newsletter, the Petstablished self-serve adoption portal, and word-of-mouth from a 150-family foster network. Customer segments are individual adopters (21+ Colorado residents), volunteer foster families, underserved pet owners in resource deserts, and institutional partners (37+ shelters/rescues/animal control agencies in CO, NM, AZ, plus destination partners in Minnesota).

Name

Rezdawg Rescue, Inc.

Legal name

RezDawg Rescue, Inc.

Website

https://rezdawgrescue.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rezdawg Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal welfare organization that rescues, transports, fosters, and adopts out dogs and cats from Indigenous and rural Four Corners communities into Colorado homes, while operating mobile spay/neuter and vaccine clinics and a regional pet food pantry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare Services

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Rescue, Transport & Emergency Animal Response (BPAGAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Animal Shelters & Rescue Operations (AFAEALAB), Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid (BPAGAIAD)

Keywords

• Animal rescue services
• Pet adoption programs
• Mobile veterinary clinics
• Pet food pantry
• Animal transport services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lafayette

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individuals via credit card, Venmo, Google Pay, or PayPal. Also includes memorial/honor donations, vehicle donations through CARS, estate and planned giving, and King Soopers Community Rewards program.
2. Adoption Fees: Fees collected from pet adoptions: $475 for adult dogs, $550 for puppies, $225 for adult cats, $300 for kittens, $350 for Siamese adult cats, $400 for Siamese kittens.
3. Sponsorships: Sponsorships for specific initiatives including clinic days, transport operations, and pet pantry distribution events.
4. Merchandise Sales: Sales of branded RezDawg Rescue merchandise including logo shirts, hoodies, and other items through the Bonfire store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Rezdawg Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal welfare organization that coordinates animal transport, rescue, rehabilitation, foster-based care, and adoption services for dogs and cats from the Navajo Nation and Four Corners region. It operates mobile spay/neuter and vaccine clinics reaching underserved communities, and runs a pet food pantry that distributes over 200,000 pounds of supplies annually to partner organizations through its role as a GOODS Program Ambassador for Greater Good Charities.

Product overview

Rezdawg Rescue, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal welfare organization offering a comprehensive suite of animal rescue services. The core offerings consist of Pet Adoption Services for rescued dogs and cats, a Foster Care Program utilizing volunteer foster homes, Animal Transport Services moving approximately 1,650 animals annually from the Four Corners region to Colorado, Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinics providing 2,500 surgeries per year, and Mobile Vaccine Clinics administering 6,800 vaccinations annually. Additionally, the Pet Food Pantry distributes over 200,000 pounds of food and supplies yearly. Ancillary offerings include the RDR Merch Shop (Bonfire-based merchandise store), Vehicle Donation Program, and partner services such as Good Pup training and Pet Adoption Gateway for adopters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pet Adoption Services Facilitates adoption of rescued dogs and cats to families and individuals in Colorado. All animals are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped prior to adoption. Adoption fees: $475 for adult dogs, $550 for puppies, $225 for adult cats, $300 for kittens, $350 for Siamese adult cats, $400 for Siamese kittens.
• Foster Care Program Foster-based animal welfare program where volunteer families provide temporary homes for rescued dogs and cats. The organization covers food, supplies, and medical expenses. Average commitment is 2-4 weeks. Approximately 150 foster families participate across Colorado.
• Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinics Low-cost spay/neuter surgeries for owned pets, providing approximately 2,500 surgeries annually in collaboration with partner organizations. Services target communities in resource deserts across Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona where veterinary care is not readily accessible.
• Mobile Vaccine Clinics Mobile vaccine and microchip clinics providing approximately 6,800 vaccinations annually at 20 locations in underserved communities across New Mexico, Colorado, and Arizona.
• Pet Food Pantry Pet food pantry distribution center distributing over 200,000 pounds of food and supplies annually throughout Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona. Serves over 37 rescues, shelters, and animal control officers monthly. Operates as a GOODS Program Ambassador through Greater Good Charities.
• Animal Transport Services Weekly transport of homeless animals from Navajo Nation, Zuni Pueblo, Ute Reservation, and surrounding communities to Colorado. Coordinates with shelters, animal control officers, rescues, and community members. Uses a customized Dodge Promaster 2500 transport vehicle. Transports approximately 1,650 animals annually into care or to destination partners.
• RDR Merch Shop Online merchandise store selling RezDawg Rescue logo apparel including shirts, hoodies, and other items through the Bonfire platform. New designs added at least once a year.
• Vehicle Donation Program Program allowing donors to donate vehicles. CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services) handles pickup, sale, donation receipt, and tax documentation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Transformed over 18,500 dogs and cats since 2012
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Greater Good CharitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRezDawg Rescue serves as a GOODS Program Ambassador for Greater Good Charities. This partnership enables distribution of pet food and supplies donated by the truckload, shipped to the Moriarty, NM warehouse and distributed to qualified GOODS Program recipients for a minimal handling fee.
• Petco LovecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for spay/neuter and vaccine mobile clinic services, providing funding and support for low-cost veterinary services at community clinics.
• Banfield FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner supporting low-cost and free vaccines and microchips at mobile clinic events through grants and resources.
• Colorado Animal Welfare League (CAWL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for low-cost spay/neuter surgeries. RezDawg provides 2,500 surgeries annually in collaboration with CAWL and other organizations.
• McKinley County Humane SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSource shelter partner and collaborator on spay/neuter clinics. Located in Gallup, NM area.
• Best Friends Animal SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransport partner and collaborator. Best Friends provides support for animal rescue operations including Navajo Nation programs and transport coordination.
• Rez-Solutions and Animal SheltercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSource shelter partner and spay/neuter clinic collaborator on Navajo Nation. Serves as both source shelter and partner organization.
• Navajo Nation Animal ControlcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey source partner coordinating transport of homeless animals from Navajo Nation communities. Recipient of pet pantry goods.
• Zuni Animal ControlcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSource shelter partner coordinating animal transport from Zuni Pueblo and surrounding communities.
• Friends of the Aspen Animal ShelterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpay/neuter and vaccine clinic partner providing support for low-cost veterinary services.
• Greater Good CharitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPet pantry partner providing food and supplies. Pet food from RezDawg's warehouse is shared at each spay/neuter and vaccine clinic hosted.
• 9 Lives RescueminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDestination shelter partner in Colorado receiving transported animals.
• Aspen Animal ShelterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDestination shelter partner in Colorado receiving transported animals.
• Foothills Animal ShelterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDestination shelter partner in Colorado receiving transported animals.
• Humane Society of Fremont CountyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDestination shelter partner in Colorado receiving transported animals.
• Longmont HumaneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDestination shelter partner in Colorado receiving transported animals.
• NOCO KittiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDestination shelter partner in Northern Colorado receiving transported animals. Also a recipient of pet pantry goods.
• Carver Scott Humane (Minnesota)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDestination shelter partner in Minnesota receiving transported animals beyond Colorado.
• Colorado Animal Rescue Express (C.A.R.E.)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransport partner assisting with animal transport operations in Colorado.
• Humane Society of South Platte ValleyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransport partner for animal transport operations in Colorado.
• Paws On The Ground ColoradominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransport and destination partner for animal rescue operations.
• S.O.A.R.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransport partner for animal rescue operations.
• Dog Gone Good TrainingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining partner helping provide extra care and training support to help animals find homes.
• Dog TagminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining partner providing support for animal care and training.
• pranaDOGSminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining partner providing support for animal care and training.
• Pawsitive K9 SolutionsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining partner providing support for animal care and training.
• Gigi MossminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIndividual training partner providing support for animal care and training.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ASPCA: Large national animal welfare nonprofit offering rescue, adoption, spay/neuter, and community programs. Broadly comparable mission, though operating at a significantly larger scale than RezDawg.
• Maddie's Fund: National family foundation funding community animal welfare, shelter, and spay/neuter programs. Comparable as a funder and ecosystem player in the same community animal welfare space.
• Petco Love (formerly Petco Foundation): National animal welfare funder and adoption partner, with direct funding relationship to RezDawg for mobile spay/neuter clinics and adoption events at Petco stores.

Direct peers

• Banfield Foundation: Animal welfare foundation of Banfield Pet Hospital funding low-cost vaccine, microchip, and spay/neuter programs. Directly comparable as a partner funder underwriting RezDawg's mobile clinic services.
• Greater Good Charities: National nonprofit operating the GOODS Program and animal welfare initiatives. Directly comparable as the strategic partner enabling RezDawg's pet pantry distribution model and a peer in animal welfare grantmaking.
• Red Rover: National 501(c)(3) focused on animal rescue, emergency sheltering, and transport of animals in crisis. Directly comparable to RezDawg's transport and emergency animal response programming.
• Best Friends Animal Society: National 501(c)(3) animal welfare nonprofit operating sanctuary, transport, adoption, and community programs. Directly comparable to RezDawg as a partner-listed peer collaborating on Navajo Nation programs and transport coordination.

Regional players

• Animal Humane New Mexico: Regional 501(c)(3) animal welfare organization operating shelter, adoption, and spay/neuter services in New Mexico. Comparable in mission and overlapping geographically with RezDawg's Four Corners footprint.
• Four Corners Animal League: Regional animal welfare organization serving parts of the Four Corners region. Comparable mission and overlapping geographic focus with RezDawg's source communities in the Navajo Nation area.
• Dumb Friends League: Colorado-based animal welfare nonprofit providing shelter, adoption, veterinary, and community programs in the Denver metro area where RezDawg operates its foster network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/rezdawgrescue
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rez-dawg-rescue-inc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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