A ride to a better life.
Our mission: The Pup Pickup is dedicated to saving the lives of at-risk dogs and cats in overcrowded shelters by providing safe, reliable transportation to foster-based rescues in Tucson and Phoenix. Our mission is to give these vulnerable animals a second chance at life by ensuring they reach loving, temporary homes where they can heal, thrive, and prepare for their forever families. Through compassion, commitment, and community support, we’re driving hope and delivering brighter futures—one precious life at a time
The Pup Pickup is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, led and ran entirely by volunteers.
How we help.
Everyday, volunteers drive all over the state of Arizona to rescue dogs and cats in need. They spend hours on the road, and put hundreds of miles on their personal cars. The Pup Pickup was founded to alleviate the strain on these already exhausted rescue volunteers. With a dedicated cargo van and team of volunteers, we can help by saving more lives in one trip, and providing safe and sanitary rides.