$2,764 raised by 28 donors
14% complete
$20,000 Goal
Wilton, California is a small country town south of Sacramento. The community is inundated with animals that have been abandoned on the back country roads. The main road through Wilton is often used as a thoroughfare during commute hours and m
any animals are injured or killed by fast-moving traffic. After moving to Wilton and seeing this happening all around us, we began to wonder what would happen if each of us in the community picked up one of these dogs running loose and held them until the owner could be found or until we could get them safely to a local shelter. We decided to try and with the community's help, we began to make a difference, one animal at a time. Soon, we built some kennels and went from rescuing the occasional animal to rescuing hundreds of animals of all species every year. After careful consideration and consultation with area shelters, we decided we would narrow our focus to large dogs, which was and continues to be the greatest need. After a few years, we decided to take it one step further and register as a non-profit rescue 501(c)3 and Wilton Animal Rescue (WAR) was born.
Communities and shelters all over the nation are overwhelmed by the crisis of pet over-population, neglect, and homelessness. We will only overcome this crisis if the shelters, rescues, and the public work together and address the root causes of this crisis. We at Wilton Animal
Rescue are doing our part by not only addressing the immediate needs of lost or abandoned dogs, but also providing education and outreach to the public. With every dog we rescue and rehabilitate, every person we educate about responsible pet ownership, every dog we microchip, and every child we inspire with our outreach programs, we do our part to chip away at this crisis. We dream of the day that WAR and other organizations like us are no longer necessary.
Every day brings new reports of lost or abandoned dogs seen wandering. Animal control and city shelters are overburdened and will prioritize cases involving public safety. One of the services WAR provides is to respond to these cases, often traveling up to 60 miles, so that we can safely secu
re these dogs. Often, the dogs are scared and distrustful of humans and require us to trap them. We have invested in a variety of styles of traps so that we can use the one that best fits the situation. Our efforts often involve hiking through varied terrain, repelling into drainage ditches, and using creative ways to place the traps that will maximize our chances of attracting the dog. Once we have the dog secured, we immediately assess their physical condition and get them any veterinary care they require. We also scan them for a microchip to see if we can locate a family that might be looking for them. In the best cases, they have a registered microchip and we are able to reunite them with their families. If not, we determine if they are a candidate to bring into our rescue or surrender them to a local shelter.
For the dogs that we bring into the rescue, we have kennel facilities, a grooming station and secure areas for the dogs to exercise and socialize. We are currently at max capacity at close to 40 dogs. All the dogs under our care receive vaccinations, including Rabies, DHPP, Leptospira, and Bortatella. They are also spay
ed/neutered and microchipped. We provide veterinary care, grooming and assess their personalities and behavior. We make sure that each dog we offer for adoption has basic obedience skills and is good on a leash and we work with professional trainers for those dogs that need extra help getting back on track. Once a dog is ready for adoption, we carefully screen incoming adoption applications and offer complete transparency about the dog traits to ensure the dog goes to a family best suited for their needs. In the event that the placement does not work out, we welcome the dog back.
Providing services and education to the public helps WAR achieve our mission. Here is a short list of examples of our outreach efforts. We
hold an event once a year offering free microchipping and other services. We host a group of special needs kids once a week where we teach them how to interact with our dogs and care for them. We have relationships with many local businesses and are often invited to special events where we educate the public about dog care and what we do as a rescue. We are always looking for opportunities to engage with the community and provide further education on responsible pet ownership.
Wilton Animal Rescue would not be possible without support from donors who are as passionate about our goals as we are. It takes tremendous resources to provide the care we give these dogs and the services we provide to the community. Please consider supporting us so that we can continue our rescue mission and aid towards ending the crisis of dog overpopulation, neglect and homelessness.
The mission of Wilton Animal Rescue (WAR) is to save the dogs that are left abandoned in shelters or on the streets. We help dogs that were surrendered or discarded by their owners that need a second chance to feel the loving touch of an owner that has unconditional love for them. Many dogs often struggle because of an abused or neglected household. WAR is committed to providing them medical care, helping them to overcome their fear of humans or the human touch and allowing them to grow in a world of love and reassurance. WAR is committed to trapping and securing any abandoned animal needing assistance. WAR is also committed to finding them a loving foster or a permanent home that will provide them with the unconditional love that they deserve. WAR is also committed to work closely with other rescues to secure homes for these dogs.
Vision Statement:
Wilton Animal Rescue (WAR) will partner with overcrowded shelters that need to make room for more abandoned dogs. We will educate communities about responsible dog ownership in regard to safety, spay/neuter, obedience, chipping and keeping telephone information up to date. Wilton Animal Rescue will be available to check for chips locally to allow lost dogs to be reunited to owners rather than sitting in an animal shelter frightened and away from the dog’s owners. We will work with the shelters with the common goal of finding the best home possible for any dog in our care by interviewing, going on site to see the possible home that they will occupy with the adopter or fostering. Examine how the dog responds to the possible foster or owner before allowing the dog to leave WAR. WAR is also committed to work closely with other rescues to secure homes for all dogs.
Accounting services and accounting for 501(c)3.
Legal professional who can handle all the necessary paperwork to keep us up to date with the governmental paperwork.
Low-cost veterinary services ranging from emergency treatment to low cost spay and neuter. Discount dental for rescues.
A public relations person who can co-ordinate events for the rescue.
Transport van to deliver dogs or equipment need to rescue animals in need.
FORM 990-EZ REVENUE
Contributions, gifts, and grants. . . . . . . . . . . . 81,112 51,333 29,779
Total revenue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81,112 51,333 29,779
EXPENSES
Professional fees/pymt to contractors. . . . . 700 688 12
Other expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80,412 48,499 31,913
Total expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81,112 49,187 31,925
NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES
Excess or (deficit) for the year. . . . . . . . . . . . 0 2,146 -2,146
Net assets/fund bal. at beg. of year. . . . . . 0 -2,146 2,146
Net assets/fund bal. at end of year. . . . . . . . 0 0 0
Organization name
Wilton Animal Rescue
2019
Tax id (EIN)
84-3956357
Mission Category
Animal Related
Operating Budget
$0-$50,000
Organization Need
In-Kind Donations
Demographics Served
Animals
Local Counties Served
Sacramento
Address
PO BOX 426Sacramento County, CA, US
San Joaquin County, CA, US
Yolo County, CA, US
El Dorado County, CA, US
Amador County, CA, US