ABOUT US

Tazzy Animal Rescue Fund was founded in 2005 by Leilani and Rick Laca.

After their beloved rescue boxer Tazzy passed away in 2004, Leilani and Rick made a commitment to do everything in their power to help other animals in order to honor and thank Tazzy for the love he brought into their lives. 

In the years since, many amazing people have joined the mission of Tazzy Fund, with each one of them bringing the dedication and love for the furry companions they’ve lost and a passion to help other animals in need.

OUR MISSION

• There are 3,943 animal shelters in the US.
• No-kill shelters attempt to save 9 out of 10 animals.
• More than 6 million animals enter animal shelters across the US every year.
• 710,000 strays are returned to their owners each year.
• Dog adoptions soared during the Covid-19 pandemic.
• About 40% of animals in shelters are left there by their owners.
• Animal shelters cost US citizens almost $2 billion every year.

Our mission is to help reduce the number of dogs and cats relinquished by their owners to City & County Animal Shelters. We focus our attention on animal ownership retention by providing those who are financially struggling with FREE community programs.

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Our Community Programs:

  • Free Spay & Neuter Clinics

  • Free Pet Food Pantries

  • Emergency Medical Care

  • Proper Pet Care Education

  • Free Dog and Cat CPR classes for rescued animal owners

 
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Tazzy Fund also rescues dogs and cats with the greatest needs. These include the elderly, medically-challenged, and those who need additional behavior related training to allow them to be placed in to a home.

While we do not operate a kennel facility, our dogs and cats are housed in foster homes. We care for them until a permanent loving home can be found.

For those with special needs, they become Tazzy sanctuary animals where they live out their life with a Tazzy board member.

 
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