Our CAT STATS Since April 2006.
Intake: 4,960 ~ Returned to Colonies/Barns: 2,694 ~ Adopted: 2,155 ~ Euthanized/Died: 237
Our live release rate for 2023: 97.1%
Our Mission
As a Community-Oriented 501(C)3 Private Organization in Green Valley AZ.
Reduce community cat overpopulation (feral/stray/free-roaming) through Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) in order to create a healthier environment for our communities.
Educate the public on the importance of spay/neuter and health for companion animals.
Rescue, foster, and re-home adoptable pets.
Who We Are
Paws Patrol began in early 2006 with a founding committee of seven qualified animal rescuers, each having at least several years of experience. All committee members had actively participated as volunteers, board members, and/or directors in other animal rescue groups.
Our Vision
To compassionately and responsibly create a more humane world for animals.
Our Awards
2023 AZ19 Most Influential People – Lisa Epperson
2019 AZ19 Most Influential People – Patti Hogan
2018 & 2019 White Elephant Parade Winner — Service Category
Our Partners
Animal Care Center of Green Valley
Arizona’s Pet Friendly License Plate
Bonnie Kay
Community Foundation for Southern Arizona
Greater Green Valley Community Foundation
Green Valley Gardeners Art in the Park
Green Valley/Sahuarita Volunteer Clearinghouse
How we calculate our live release rate.
- Count the total live outcomes (adoptions, outgoing transfers/working cats®/return to colony cats)
- Divide that by the total outcomes (includes shelter euthanasia)
- Annual Live Release Rate = ((1)/(2))*100