The Rescuers No One Else Is Helping

There are thousands of individuals with little to no financial support who feed stray cats, take in abandoned dogs, and pay for spay and neuter services simply because their hearts won’t allow them to walk away. Many live on Social Security, disability, or fixed retirement incomes.

These are the people we try hardest to help. They are ordinary individuals who refuse to turn their backs on suffering animals.

Most of these rescues are run by one person—or a small handful of volunteers. They become state-licensed and form 501(c)(3) organizations in hopes of protecting what little they have invested and preserving their labor of love. They often believe that nonprofit status will open doors to grants and donations.

Instead, they quickly learn that donations are scarce, and grant writing requires time, money, and expertise they simply don’t have.

If they do manage to secure a grant, they are often overwhelmed by reporting requirements and red tape.

Meanwhile, word spreads about their big hearts—and they become a dumping ground for unwanted animals. Before long, they are drowning in emotional stress, financial strain, and impossible decisions.

They receive almost no recognition—and almost no help.
They won’t fail. They care too much.