What are some non profit animal focused organizations?
Kilira asked:
What are some trustworthy NON PROFIT organizations that you know for sure are worth donating money to and that will use 100% of the donations toward the cause of protecting animals? I’m looking for organizations dealing with both pets and wild animals, animal abuse, endangered species, etc. I’m planning on starting my own non profit ‘campaign’ of sorts to support a new non profit organization like this each month. I’m starting with animals, but don’t want to donate money to someone who will use it on something completely unhelpful to the actual cause.
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Ok I have to let you know one fact-there are NO charitable organizations/non profits where 100% of the donations go to the actual cause. I look for a range of 80-99%, some people are comfortable going as low as 75% but not me. They may have some events where 100% of what they raise in donations goes to the cause but those are usually underwrtitten by a large donor.
Unfortunately they have expenses too-salaries/insurance/overhead/office supplies-you know the same stuff for profit companies use.
Check your yellow pages or online for a local chapter of what i consider are the best options below:
American Council for the Blind-Guide Dogs
PAWS
PETA
Humane Society
Check on any charity through the better business bureau. Their website is below too.
I hope this helps you
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Hello –
I work for a dog rescue in New Castle, DE. It is a 503(c) status non-profit and I know that all of the money it takes in goes to the animals. It is run basically out of the director’s home.
We primarily take in dogs that we pull from shelters, as well as a few owner-surrenders. We provide vet care, spay/neuter, and of course, routine costs. Our focus has shifted a bit in that we also tend to take dogs having more serious medical conditions – those are the dogs who are put down first in shelters. Our organization works with a wonderful vet, Dr. Brad Gray with Brandywine Vet, who has helped “repair” many of our broken dogs. Naturally, this puts more of a financial strain on our finances, but the dogs we save seem to know that they’re getting a second chance at life. They are so sweet, especially when one considers the history they have. Animals are amazing!
If you are interested in learning more about the organization, our webmail address is: . This is a much longer answer than you probably wanted, but I can ramble on!
Thanks for the post!
Take care,
Marion
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Like Marion, I am also involved with a volunteer dog rescue. Many of us spend money out of our own pockets because there aren’t enough donations to get the dogs veterinary care they need and supplies they need. If you donate locally, there will be a better chance that your money gets used exactly where you want it to. Many times, dog rescue organizations will post appeals for money to cover veterinary care for specific animals in need. Also, many organizations have items that are needed to keep them running smoothly, you may also consider donating supplies.