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

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.

Across 3,900 shelters, more than 5.8 million animals enter each year.

  • Thanks to adopters and advocates, 4.19 million pets found homes in 2024.

  • Still, 607,000 animals never made it out alive.

  • Together, we can change that.

  • Every adoption, every donation, every volunteer brings us closer to a no-kill nation.

Act now, lives depend on it

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Our Community Programs:

  • Free Spay & Neuter Clinics

  • Emergency Medical Care

  • Proper Pet Care Education

 
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Tazzy Fund also supports other non profit animal rescues with 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.

We require that these animals be housed in foster homes, not a kennel or boarding facility. The rescue must be committed to caring for the animal until a permanent home can be found.