Supporting healthier futures for dogs, families, and communities.
Puppies.com Cares is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization. We support healthier futures for dogs, families, and communities.
OUR MISSION
Puppies.com Cares is the charitable heart of Puppies.com.
Through our 501(c)(3), we support organizations working on the front lines to protect, care for, and advocate for dogs, especially in communities where resources are limited and needs are greatest.
Health and Well-being
Improve the health and well-being of dogs across communities
Reduce Suffering
Reduce suffering caused by neglect and overpopulation
Education & Access
Support education, access to care, and responsible pet ownership
Organizations We Support
We proudly contribute to carefully selected nonprofit organizations that share our values and make a measurable impact in their communities.
Poverty's Pets
Phoenix, AZ, Founded 2006
Poverty's Pets is a Phoenix-based nonprofit that has spent more than two decades improving the lives of companion animals in low-income and underserved communities. Their core focus is free spay-and-neuter clinics and education—preventing overpopulation before it starts and keeping animals out of shelters and off the streets. Beyond clinics, they build lasting relationships with families, providing resources and support that improve day-to-day pet care, especially during Phoenix's extreme heat. Every clinic reaches capacity, a testament to both the need and the community's trust in their mission.
Love Them All Sanctuary
Scottsdale, AZ, Founded 2023
Love Them All Sanctuary + Rescue is a Scottsdale-area 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to giving dogs in critical need a second chance at life. They specialize in rescuing dogs facing unnecessary euthanasia, providing full veterinary care, behavior support, and rehabilitation to help each dog heal—physically, emotionally, and behaviorally—and find a loving home. Their work is powered by a network of dedicated fosters and volunteers who help dogs decompress and recover. Their mission goes beyond saving animals: it's about supporting every step of their journey to well-being.
Grant Criteria
We welcome applications from nonprofits whose missions align with improving the lives of dogs and the communities that care for them.
- Must be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in good standing
- Must operate as a no-kill shelter or rescue organization
- Must be based in the United States and serve animals within the United States. Greater emphasis will be placed on underserved communities or communities with the greatest need.
- Must have been in continuous operation for a minimum of three years
- Must serve a minimum of 150 animals annually
- Must provide a current Form 990 or year-end financial statement upon request
- Must demonstrate a primary mission focused on animal rescue, rehabilitation of strays, or rehoming
- Must have no current or recent legal violations related to animal welfare or nonprofit compliance
- Grant funds must be used exclusively for direct animal care, facility improvements, or operational support aligned with the organization's rescue mission
Grant Submissions
PuppiesCares accepts grant applications on an annual basis. The submission window opens each year and closes December 1st. Recipients are selected before February 1st of the following year.
December 1st, 2026
Submissions Close
February 1st, 2027
Recipients Notified
Contact us to apply for a grant: [email protected]
Connect With Us
Let's Make An Impact Together
We're always open to learning about organizations that share our commitment to improving the lives of dogs and the communities that care for them. If you're part of a nonprofit doing meaningful work for dogs and believe your mission aligns with ours, we invite you to reach out to us.
While we're still shaping future partnerships and programs, we welcome the opportunity to connect, listen, and explore how we can support impactful work together.
Together, we can create safer, healthier futures for dogs and the people who love them.
