One tail at a time.

Scarritt Foundation exists to preserve and strengthen the bond between people and pets, especially during times of hardship. We do this through three mission pillars: funding critical veterinary care for families in financial need through our partnership with the Tucson Independent Veterinary Alliance (TIVA), supporting pets of the unhoused through our monthly Pets Uplifting People outreach, and providing grants to rescue organizations dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming vulnerable animals throughout Southern Arizona.

Together, we can make a lasting difference—one tail at a time.

  • Animal Companions of the Unhoused

    Every day, the animals of the unhoused offer love, loyalty, and a sense of purpose to many people living on the streets. But when these animals fall ill or are injured, access to veterinary care is nearly impossible. Through our partnership with the Tucson Independent Veterinary Alliance (TIVA), we provide the essential medical supplies and equipment needed for volunteer veterinarians—retired, independent, and corporate—to offer free, life-saving veterinary care to these beloved companions.

    This isn’t just a checkup—it’s a lifeline. These acts of compassion restore health, dignity, and a sense of worth to both pet and pet parent. For those experiencing homelessness, knowing their companion is healthy makes them feel a little more human, less alone, and a lot more hopeful. It’s about animals and people.

  • Families Facing Financial Hardship

    When a beloved pet becomes seriously ill or injured, the emotional toll can be unbearable—especially for families already struggling to make ends meet. In these moments, we offer grants through our partnership with the Tucson Independent Veterinary Alliance (TIVA) to fund critical, life-saving veterinary care, ensuring that every pet receives the treatment they deserve.

    Each request is carefully evaluated by a panel of veterinary professionals for reimbursement to these clinics, ensuring that every procedure has an excellent prognosis and strong potential to heal.

    For the families we support, this help isn’t just about covering costs—it’s about preserving the bond with a beloved companion. It’s the difference between heartbreak and hope for those families to stay together. One more wag of the tail, one more gentle purr, one more moment together.

  • Local 501(c)(3) Rescue Organizations

    Behind every wagging tail and hopeful pair of eyes is a rescue team fighting to save lives—quietly, tirelessly, and often without the resources they need. These unsung heroes step in when no one else will: pulling animals from cruelty, nursing them back from the brink, and placing them into the arms of families who will finally love them.

    The Scarritt Foundation provides grants to local 501(c)(3) rescues so they can keep doing the work that matters most—paying vet bills, buying food, covering transport, and simply keeping their doors open. When we support them, we do more than save animals. We restore hope. We build community. And we honor the people who believe that every life—no matter how broken—is inherently valuable and worth saving.

Our lifeblood: Partnership and Collaboration

From award-winning advocates like Dr. Kwane Stewart to the vets serving more than 40 hospitals and clinics across Southern Arizona with TIVA, from Friends of PACC to the dozens and dozens of rescues in our region doing the heavy lifting of animal care and family support. This is why we exist - to work alongside for funding, support, and to shine a light on this crucial work being done, and the incredibly selfless and dedicated people in the trenches every day.

Where did the name Scarritt Foundation come from?

We chose the name Scarritt Foundation because the vision was always intended to extend beyond a single program or community effort. Over the past 27 years, Scarritt Group has built trusted relationships around the world, and many of those relationships encouraged us to first create a meaningful model here in Tucson, with the hope that it could eventually be replicated in other communities through strong local partnerships.

The word Foundation reflects our desire to build something enduring, collaborative, and centered on long term community impact.

Don’t live in Pima County? Here’s a few stats from around the USA…

  • An estimated 6.3 million pets enter U.S. shelters every year—that’s 17,260 animals per day. (ASPCA)

  • About 920,000 shelter animals are euthanized annually in the U.S., with space being a major factor. (ASPCA)

  • Only 1 in 10 dogs born will find a permanent home. (HSUS)

  • 25% of dogs in shelters are purebred, debunking the myth that only mixed breeds end up homeless. (HSUS)

  • Stray animals outnumber homeless people in the U.S. 5:1. (National Coalition for the Homeless)

  • 80% of shelter animals enter due to human issues like moving, financial struggles, or lack of pet-friendly housing—not because of behavioral problems. (Best Friends Animal Society)

  • Fixing the problem starts with spay/neuter – A single unspayed dog and her puppies can produce 67,000 puppies in just six years.

Who do we support?

The Scarritt Foundation is always looking for organizations to support—ones with unique needs, fresh ideas, and deep expertise. We believe in building a community that’s as diverse as the causes we serve, welcoming members and uplifting leaders who bring a wide range of perspectives and experiences.

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