Utah Animal Adoption Center
Utah Animal Adoption Center
Want to make a donation using Daffy?
Lower your income taxes with a charitable deduction this year when you donate to this non-profit via Daffy.
Do you work for Utah Animal Adoption Center? Learn more here.
By donating on this page you are making an irrevocable contribution to Daffy Charitable Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity, and a subsequent donation recommendation to the charity listed above, subject to our Member Agreement. Contributions are generally eligible for a charitable tax-deduction and a yearly consolidated receipt will be provided by Daffy. Processing fees may be applied and will reduce the value available to send to the end charity. The recipient organizations have not provided permission for this listing and have not reviewed the content.
Donations to organizations are distributed as soon as the donation is approved and the funds are available. In the rare event that Daffy is unable to fulfill the donation request to this charity, you will be notified and given the opportunity to choose another charity. This may occur if the charity is unresponsive or if the charity is no longer in good standing with regulatory authorities.
About this organization
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO REDUCING PET OVERPOPULATION, ELIMINATING EUTHANASIA AS A MEANS OF CONTROLLING PET OVERPOPULATION, AND PREVENTING ANIMAL SUFFERING IN UTAH.
About
IN 2018, UTAH ANIMAL ADOPTION CENTER'S PARTNERSHIP WITH 20 UTAH MUNICIPAL SHELTERS AFFECTED THE RESCUE OF 746 ABANDONED UTAH COMPANION ANIMALS FROM AS FAR NORTH AS BOX ELDER COUNTY AND AS FAR SOUTH AS HURRICANE, UTAH. IN THAT SAME YEAR, 428 SPAY AND NEUTER PROCEDURES WERE PERFORMED (AN INCREASE OF 15% OVER 2017) AND OVER 700 PETS WERE ADOPTED INTO THEIR FOREVER HOME. OUR VOLUNTEERS WORK TIRELESSLY EACH MONTH IN A RANGE OF ROLES INCLUDING ANIMAL CARE, OFFICE WORK, AND FUNDRAISING EVENTS. UTAH ANIMAL ADOPTION CENTER IS LOCATED IN A LOWER INCOME COMMUNITY ON THE BORDER OF SALT LAKE AND DAVIS COUNTY, BUT WE SERVE ADOPTEES AND RESCUE FROM MUNICIPALITIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF UTAH. WE HAVE CONTINUED TO EXPAND OUR COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ADOPTION EVENTS THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH PETCO, PETSMART, HARMON'S GROCERY STORES, CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN, LARRY H. MILLER, AND THE UTAH GRIZZLIES. UTAH ANIMAL ADOPTION CENTER CONTINUES TO OFFER SPECIAL ADOPTION PROGRAMS BASED ON INCOME RESTRICTIONS AND MILITARY SERVICE. OUR SENIOR FOR A SENIOR PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED WITH A GOAL TO PARTNER SENIOR CITIZENS WITH OUR SENIOR CATS, AGES 10 YEARS AND UP, AT NO COST TO THE SENIOR ADOPTERS. WHEN A SENIOR CITIZEN ADOPTS A SENIOR ANIMAL, ANY MEDICAL PROCEDURE PERFORMED IN HOUSE BEFORE ADOPTION; VACCINATIONS; MICRO CHIPPING AND THE ADOPTION FEE ARE WAIVED. WE ALSO PROVIDE EACH ADOPTER WITH A WELCOME HOME PACKAGE THAT INCLUDES A LITTER BOX, LITTER BOX SCOOP, A BAG OF CAT FOOD, FOOD AND WATER DISHES, AND A CAT BED. ANY COMMUNITY MEMBER WHO IS A SENIOR CITIZEN IS ABLE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS PROGRAM. UTAH ANIMAL ADOPTION CENTER IS ALSO ONE OF FOUR PETS FOR PATRIOTS PARTNERS WITHIN THE STATE OF UTAH. THIS ORGANIZATION IS A NON-PROFIT ENCOURAGING VETERANS AND SERVICE MEMBERS TO ADOPT RESCUED DOGS AND CATS AT DISCOUNTED RATES. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, PETS FOR PATRIOTS ALSO PROVIDES DISCOUNTED RESOURCES, INCLUDING VETERINARY CARE FOR THE LIFE OF THE PET AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP KEEP THE PET WITH THE SERVICE MEMBER OR VETERAN. MORE IMPORTANTLY, 2018 SAW THE EXPANSION OF OUR RESCUE AND ADOPTION PROGRAMS THROUGH THE CREATION OF TWO COMMUNITY-BASED VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS: FOSTER BRIDGE PROGRAM AND GIFTED MUSIC SCHOOL PILOT PROGRAM. BOTH OF THESE NEW AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS WORK TO CONNECT MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY WITH THE ANIMALS THAT NEED THEM THE MOST. OUR FOSTER BRIDGE PROGRAM WAS SPECIFICALLY CREATED TO REDUCE UAAC'S IN-HOUSE INTAKE NUMBERS AND THE STRESS ANIMALS EXPERIENCE UPON BEING SURRENDERED BY THEIR OWNER. THIS PROGRAM INVOLVES THE CURRENT PET OWNER, WHO IS LOOKING TO SURRENDER THEIR PET, TO BECOME A FOSTER PARENT FOR THEIR ANIMAL. THE PET WILL STAY IN THEIR CURRENT HOME, BUT WILL RECEIVE ALL MEDICAL CARE AND SUPPLIES NECESSARY FROM US TO SUPPLEMENT THE FOSTER FAMILY. OUR GOAL IS TO INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF A SUSTAINING ADOPTION DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE INTERESTED ADOPTER WILL BE ABLE TO VISIT THEIR PROSPECTIVE NEW BEST FRIEND IN A COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT, THEREBY SHOWING OFF ITS BEST BEHAVIOR. OUR SECOND NEW PROGRAM, GIFTED MUSIC SCHOOL PILOT PROGRAM, INVOLVES A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE STUDENTS OF THE GIFTED MUSIC SCHOOL OF SALT LAKE CITY WHO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME TO COME TO THE SHELTER AND PLAY A RANGE OF CLASSICAL MUSIC FOR OUR ANIMALS. THESE STUDENTS, AGED 11 TO 17, PERFORM NOT ONLY FOR OUR ANIMALS BUT ALSO FOR OUR STAFF, VISITORS, AND VOLUNTEERS, CREATING A CALMING AND RELAXING ENVIRONMENT WITHIN OUR ADOPTION FACILITY. WATCHING THE ANIMALS' REACTION TO THE CHILDREN AND THE MUSIC THEY PLAYED WAS BREATHTAKING AND BEAUTIFUL
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
From their filing, the objective of the non-profit is stated as “The organization is dedicated to reducing pet overpopulation, eliminating euthanasia as a means of controlling pet overpopulation, and preventing animal suffering in utah.”.
When detailing its duties, they were outlined as: “The organization is dedicated to reducing pet overpopulation, eliminating euthanasia as a means of controlling pet overpopulation, and preventing animal suffering in utah.”.
- The legally reported state of operation for the non-profit is UT.
- The non-profit's form for the year 2019 reports a total of 25 employees on their payroll.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$40,888.
- The CEO's compensation within the organization is not based on a review and approval by an independent party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 6 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1983.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $172,077 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $9,606 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has a business related organization transaction.