WHAT YOU RECEIVE
- Donation straight back to the charity/”team” you register for
- Official color coordinating Relay For Rescue t-shirt
- A one-of-a-kind opportunity to have FUN, be SAFE, and still raise money for local pets in need
Phoenix
CHECK IN INSTRUCTIONS
- Give the volunteer your name
- They will give you the size of t-shirt you originally ordered
- Take a picture of your team’s route (VERY IMPORTANT!)
- Start gathering with your team around 1:45 p.m.
2026 PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS
ALMOST THERE: A MOM AND PUPS RESCUE (LIME TEAM)
At Almost There: A Mom and Pups Rescue, our mission is to save mama dogs and pups, provide care and enrichment, and find loving, forever homes. Almost There Rescue specializes in pregnant and nursing dogs and pups who need time and space to grow and become socialized. Our dogs experience a significant amount of socialization through our specialized programs while in our care. As soon as they are born and until they leave our care, our pups participate in age-appropriate enrichment activities to help with their socialization and overall development into well-adjusted furry family members. Our mama dogs also work with on site behaviorists who develop personalized programs to prepare them for life as your new best friend. All of our dogs are altered, micro-chipped, and up-to-date on vaccines prior to adoption. Our vision is an Arizona with more rescue advocates and no more homeless dogs. Our values include compassion, advocacy, dedication, community, collaboration and kindness.
AZ MASTIFF RESCUE (PURPLE TEAM)
AZ Mastiff Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of English Mastiffs, Neapolitan Mastiffs, Cane Corsos, Great Danes, Saint Bernards, Dogue de Bordeaux and other Giant Breeds. Serving the Southwest region for 19 years covering Arizona and Southern California.
We take immense pride in every Mastiff we help. We are dedicated to restoring them to health, and finding them loving, permanent homes. We encourage community involvement in support of our case. These include; volunteering, transporting, fundraising, and fostering. We strive to educate on the rewards of responsible pet ownership and the importance of spaying and neutering. In order to achieve these goals, we believe that collaboration with other organizations will help us meet our mission.
AZK9 RESCUE
(GREEN TEAM)
AZK9 is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization serving Arizona’s underserved communities with the tri-fold approach of education, sterilization & rescue. This group of dedicated volunteers was founded by people wanting to make a difference in the lives of companion animals in Maricopa County, AZ. In the past 10 years we have partnered with local organizations and mobile veterinarians to provide free spay and neuter clinics in our community, helping fix over 15,000 pets and supporting their families with education and assistance. For the dogs in our care, our mission has remained to give a second chance to those who have been abused, abandoned, and forgotten. Our focus has remained to help those who were considered less adoptable, hard to place, overlooked, and truly in need of a second chance in life. Each animal we take into our care is a deserving life needing love and companionship of a family. We work hard with each and every dog providing thorough medical care, training, and socializing to get each dog ready for a loving and devoted home.
BIG HEARTS FOR BIG BREEDS (JADE TEAM)
At Big Hearts for Big Breeds, our mission is simple yet profound:
To rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome large-breed dogs with compassion, dignity, and unwavering commitment.
To rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome large-breed dogs with compassion, dignity, and unwavering commitment.
We believe that every big dog deserves a bigger chance—a chance at love, safety, and a forever home. Our rescue is built on the belief that the most vulnerable among us are often the most misunderstood. With hearts as vast as the dogs we serve, we step in where others step back, advocating fiercely for those who have been overlooked due to their size, their past, or the challenges they face.
We are more than a rescue—we are a lifeline for gentle giants. From towering Great Danes to misunderstood Mastiffs, and every lovable large-breed in between, we provide a sanctuary of hope and healing. Our network of experienced fosters, passionate volunteers, and veterinary professionals ensures that every dog in our care is treated not as a number, but as family.
DESERT LABRADOR RETRIEVER RESCUE
( TEAL TEAM)
Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue (DLRR) is a non-profit, all volunteer organization dedicated to finding loving, life-long homes for displaced Labrador Retrievers. The rescue provides medical care and/or rehabilitation for DLRR dogs and then matches them with appropriate, permanent homes. We also provide Labrador Retriever breed and training information on request. Through public education, we strive to help eliminate animal overpopulation by requiring the spaying and neutering of pets. DLRR takes in dogs from the pound, other animal shelters, strays and from owners who no longer want them or are unable to provide them with a home. Once we intake the dog, we provide vaccinations, spay/neuter, microchip and any other medical care the dog needs, as well as behavioral assessment if required. Typically, the dog is placed in a foster home; however, there may be occasions that the dog will be placed in an approved boarding kennel to decompress for a couple of days before going into foster care. The foster home provides temporary care for the dog until a new family adopts him or her. The foster home also evaluates the dog’s temperament and behavior, so that we can find just the right family for each dog. 2025 marks 26 years of DLRR rescuing Labs. We have rescued over 6,000 Labrador Retrievers since 1999.
FOREVER LOVED PET SANCTUARY
(GRAY TEAM)
Our mission at Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary (FLPS) is to help overlooked senior dogs in Arizona find their forever homes. We’ve been rescuing and adopting out senior pups since 2012, and the success stories are powerful. Dogs who were abandoned or tossed out as strays are incredibly resilient — they simply want a place to call home and people to love. Older dogs make loving, loyal, wonderful companions.
H.A.R.T.T. (BLUE TEAM)
At HARTT, our mission began with boots-on-the-ground efforts to humanely trap, and rescue lost, stray, and injured animals—often the ones no one else could catch. What started as a focused response to animals in immediate danger has grown into something much larger and urgently needed. As Arizona’s animal overpopulation crisis has deepened, so too has our role. More and more often, the animals we trap have nowhere safe to go. In response, HARTT has expanded its operations to include a growing shelter program dedicated to providing stability, medical care, and loving placement for some of the state’s most vulnerable pets. We remain true to our roots in field rescue, but today, our work stretches from alleyways to adoption events—because saving lives doesn’t stop at the trap.
PINK
LOVE CONNECTION DOG RESCUE (PINK TEAM)
Love Connection Dog Rescue is a foster-based nonprofit saving dogs of all ages, sizes, and breeds across Arizona. With the help of our amazing fosters, we give pups a safe place to land until they find their forever family. Every dog deserves their perfect love connection—and that’s our mission!
PINK
PAW POSSE ANIMAL RESCUE (CORAL PINK TEAM)
Paw Posse Animal Rescue, is based in Arizona. We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) that is a passionate organization dedicated to creating a safe haven for homeless pets and those surrendered by their owners. Our mission is rooted in the desire to reduce animal homelessness and improve welfare through compassionate rescue efforts. We provide personalized care and focused attention, ensuring the emotional and physical well-being of each animal in our rescue. Our strong community connections are vital for developing sustainable solutions to animal rescue and rehabilitation, allowing us to meet the unique needs of every animal. Together, we are committed to building a brighter future for animals in need, fostering a compassionate approach that inspires hope and positive change within the community.
