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Our motto: "It’s about the animal”. We believe "all animals" have value.
Isis's Story
Isis was a stray knocking at death’s door when she was found at a business complex. Even though she was feisty, and unfriendly, we took her to a veterinarian who determined that she was severely malnourished, very dehydrated and flea infected with injuries most likely caused from being hit by a vehicle.
With the veterinarian's help we were able to save her, and with patience and time we were able to gain her trust. She blossomed into a loving, sweet and affection cat. Isis, fortunately, had a happy ending unlike many of the homeless animals like her.
The Challenges We Faced
When we found Isis every nonprofit animal group we contacted for help told us the same thing - euthanize Isis because (1) she was seriously injured, and (2) she was considered “feral” and not adoptable. We subsequently discovered an abundance of strays in our communities. Animal groups told us that the healthy strays were spayed/neutered and usually returned back into the community where they were found. Feeding stations by most of these groups were setup to help with their harsh living conditions but still many animals did not survive.
The more involved we became with animal groups the more aware we became that the homeless animal population was just continuing to grow. We wanted to do more to help these animals.
The Birth of Animal Rescue League
Isis and animals like her is why Animal Rescue League was born in 2003.
Animal Rescue League (ARL) is a No-Kill, all volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity with a cage-free, home-like cat sanctuary/adoption center in Sacramento.
We focus on the homeless animals, the less adoptable animals – those that are senior, feral, abandoned, physically abused, injured, or thrown away including those with feline leukemia and feline aids. Regardless of their injuries, costs, age, temperament and whether they are found in highway ditches, roaming the streets as a “feral” or abandoned in vacant homes, they all deserve a second chance to a quality life.
We restore them to health, help them regain trust in people, and adopt them to loving families. Animals not adopted have a home with us for the remainder of their natural lives.
Our Mission and Approach
In addition to providing medical care (including spay and neuter) and a safe haven for homeless strays, we are also a source for information about animal care and the importance of the human-animal bond relationship. Our mission is to help prevent animal cruelty and abandonment in our communities.
We speak for animals that cannot speak for themselves. With your support we can give more of these animals a better life.
A no-kill, cage-free, all volunteer sanctuary that rescues and rehabilitates stray, abandoned and abused animals giving them a second chance to a safe, healthy and happy life with a commitment in (1) deter animal abandonment & acts of cruelty, (2) aid in the prevention of animal overpopulation and (3) promote pet education in order to further develop an understanding of the human-animal bond in the community.
Animal Rescue League will be able to help more stray, homeless animals with additional financial backing and volunteers in our community. As an all volunteer organization, 100 % of your monetary donation goes directly toward the health and well-being of these animals.
OUR FINANCIAL NEEDS:
Medical Expenses: $95,000
Includes evaluations of the animal's physical health by a licensed veterinarian, all required vaccinations, spaying and neutering, microchip implantation, medical treatment for various illnesses, injuries, as well as long-term care of animals not adopted.
Operating Expenses: $55,000
Includes rent, insurance, utilities, food, litter, and miscellaneous pet supplies.
New Outside Animal Enclosure: $29,700
This would provide a safe outdoor environment that would enrich the rescued animal's lives and aid in their socialization.
Board Member Opportunity:
We are looking for animal lovers to help us promote our "Mission" and "Goals".
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Do you have some spare time? We have various volunteer opportunities.
Check out the various volunteer opportunities in the PROGRAM SECTION. They include petting and socializing the animals at our cat sanctuary, help maintaining our facility, a community service program for students, grant writer, assistance with social media and website. Volunteers are vital to our success.
Contact us regarding your interest in an email with the subject line “VOLUNTEER TIME.”
Email: animalrescue@arlcalif.org
Our core belief is that all animals have value. We are committed to eliminating abuse, homelessness and cruelty for all animals. Every day we are faced with new challenges from the ever-growing number of homeless animals in our neighborhoods. As we look to the future, we envision being able to (1) purchase the property we currently lease, (2) provide more services directly on our premises such as a low-cost dental clinic which is at the top of our list, and (3) provide spaying/neutering, vaccinating, and micro-chipping with the help of a licensed veterinarian.
Organization name
Animal Rescue League
other names
ARL
2003
Tax id (EIN)
65-1195078
Mission Category
Animal Related
Operating Budget
$50,001 - $100,000
Organization Need
Funding: Unrestricted, Volunteers
Demographics Served
Animals
Local Counties Served
Sacramento
Address
4811 Myrtle AvenueSacramento County, CA, US