About Us
About Us
Our Mission
A Brief History
Animal Rescue of Tracy was founded in 1994 to meet an increasing need for compassionate care for abandoned or mistreated pets. In 2002, Animal Rescue of Tracy became a full-fledged, independent, non-profit rescue. In our existence we have rescued, spayed/neutered, and found homes for almost 4000 cats and dogs. In 2019 we found homes for 402 cats and dogs, the most in one year in our history. We rescue animals from the local shelter and work with the public to rehome pets in jeopardy.
Awards and Recognition
Recipient of the 2007 Tracy Chamber of Commerce Community Award for Organization of the Year
Voted Tracy Press “Best of the Best” – Tracy’s #1 Favorite Adoption Agency 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Recognized at the 2019 Mayor’s Ball for our PROMPTS
incentive program for High School students volunteering at our adoption center, special events and pet fairs. PROMPTS stands for:
- PUNCTUAL
- RESPECTFUL to public/ART members
- OFFERS help without being asked
- MAINTAINS organization in assigned areas
- PROMOTES fundraisers and other related programs
- TAKES initiative with visitors
- SHARES rescue’s 411
This program catches students in the act of stellar performance and they earn raffle tickets from Animal Rescue of Tracy adult volunteers. Junior volunteers submit for a chance to win a fully loaded raffle basket filled with items generously donated by local businesses. The program also offers children with intellectual disabilities an opportunity to earn volunteer hours.
