1- To save the lives of Southern and Central AZ dogs on euthanasia lists at shelters. 2- Provide life-care for dogs who are elderly, “special needs” and/or who have chronic medical conditions. 3- To find homes for any adoptable dogs that CCR accepts into our program. 4- When overwhelming need to save a life is presented, CCR will take in other species of animals, in particular cats facing euthanasia and farmed animals facing slaughter.