Our Mission
Dharma Rescue for Cats and Dogs is a non profit 501 c3 organization rescuing cats and dogs, EIN 80-0266821. We provide rescues with shelter, spaying/neutering, medical care, and rehabilitation. Our rescue journey has given us the ability to care for animals who have been abused, critically ill, disabled and seniors.
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Who We Are
Dharma has many deep levels of meaning but simply put, it is the law or creed. To us it is the law of life. The highest level of Dharma is non injury to all living things.
We have been rescuing dogs and cats since 1995. During that journey of rescuing we found that the animals we rescued had emotional issues and sometimes health problems. Conventional care helped them physically for that time but not permanently or emotionally.We attended many holistic seminars and consulted with holistic vets across the country. We incorporated what we learned with our rescuing. We learned to use flower essences, homeopathy, diet and other alternative treatments to help our animal friends. We found that our rescues responded better and were happier and healthier. Our method of caring for the animals does cost more then what most rescues will spend but we do not compromise on the quality of food, litter, water and vet care our rescues receive. Our funding comes entirely from donations, adoption fees and fundraisers. We do not receive any City, County or Government funding. Your tax deductible donation is used 100% for the welfare, and veterinary care of the animals while they are with us. Our long time goal has been to have a wellness center where dogs and cats can heal in body, mind and spirit. We hope to have a facility where communities can come for help, for information on caring for their furry friends; a place where our rescues can live until a loving forever home is found. |
One huge step we have taken towards this goal was starting a program called DAWGS - Disabled Animals Who Generously Serve. We have taken disabled and senior dogs and made them certified therapy dogs. With this program the dogs along with their volunteer handlers go out into the community and meet school children of all ages, seniors and any where we are invited to attend to bring smiles and encouragement to people.
In order to continue with our journey and work towards our goal we are in need of donations, sponsors and volunteers. |