Pause For Paws Animal Sanctuary Needs Your Help Saving Lives
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Pause For Paws Animal Sanctuary is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to ending kill shelters and creating permanent sanctuaries for animals in need. Our vision is to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome domesticated animals while providing on-site medical care, love, and a sustainable environment. Our Tucson intake offices will manage rescues and rehoming, while our sanctuary in Arizona’s White Mountains will offer rescued animals the space and care they deserve.
We are seeking $10,000 in startup funding to establish operations (80% directly to the charity, 20% to essential staff). We are currently seeking 501(c)(3) status to expand our reach and credibility. Our EIN is 39-2592547
Mission Statement: To end kill shelters and replace them with a sanctuary where rescued animals receive compassionate, long-term care, medical treatment, and the opportunity for rehoming.
Our Goals & Objectives
-Rescue & Sanctuary: Remove animals from kill shelters and provide them with lifelong care.
-Property Purchase: Acquire land in Arizona’s White Mountains for long-term housing.
-On-Site Staffing: Employ trained caregivers, veterinarians, and rehabilitation experts.
-Rehoming Efforts: Ensure animals that are ready for adoption find happy, forever homes.
-Expansion & Nationwide Reach: Grow our efforts beyond Tucson and Arizona, bringing sanctuaries to cities across the country.
The Market & Need
The current system of animal shelters is overcrowded, with many facilities facing understaffing and lack of funding, leading to high euthanasia rates. Our research and community outreach confirm that there is significant demand for ethical, permanent solutions in animal care.
Through direct engagement, we’ve received overwhelming support and recognition from the community. Many people are eager for an alternative to temporary shelters and see the importance of our mission.
Competitive Advantage
-We aren’t just another rescue - we’re a sanctuary, offering animals long-term stability rather than temporary relief.
-Live-on-site medical and care teams ensure every animal receives constant support.
-Community-driven engagement: Free training, emergency medical grants, and rescue efforts help reunite lost pets and prevent abandonment.
-Long-term expansion plan to reach national and international markets, making Pause For Paws a household name.
Funding Requirements & Breakdown
We are seeking $10,000 to launch our mission. However, we require $50,000 in total initial startup funding, with funds allocated as follows:
Property Acquisition & Sanctuary Setup
40% - $20,000
Staffing & Care (Live-on-Site)
20% - $10,000
Medical Supplies & Veterinary Care
20% - $10,000
Operational Costs & Administrative Fees
15% - $7,500
Marketing & Outreach
5% - $2,500
Legal & Compliance
EIN: 39-2592547
501(c)(3) Status: Application in process
Legal Structure: Nonprofit dedicated to ethical animal rescue and sanctuary care
President (Board Director): Eric McAllister
Secretary (Board Director): Trent McAllister
Treasurer (Board Director): Connor McAllister
Future Expansion & Growth Strategy
-Develop regional intake offices across Arizona for rapid rescue coordination.
-Increase funding efforts through GoFundMe, angel investors, and grants.
-Launch a digital platform for tracking rescued animals, donor engagement, and impact updates.
-Partner with veterinary clinics, pet stores, and animal welfare organizations to strengthen community ties.
-Implement education programs and advocacy initiatives to promote responsible pet ownership and humane animal care.
Conclusion
Pause For Paws Animal Sanctuary is an innovative solution to the outdated animal shelter system, focusing on long-term care, rehabilitation, and ethical rescue efforts. With the right investment, we will redefine animal welfare across the country.
Join us in turning this vision into reality - because every animal deserves more than just survival; they deserve a home, health, and happiness.
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Pause For Paws Animal Sanctuary
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Tucson, AZ