Our team at Fortunate Pooches and Lab Rescue is devastated every time we get a list of dogs and cats on death row who need to be rescued that day or they will be put to death. Imagine seeing pictures of these sweet, innocent and lovable dogs and cats and knowing we just don't have the funds to save them all. For every worthy animal we do save, we are haunted by the many we can't save. Each year, approximately 1.5 million shelter animals are euthanized (670,000 dogs and 860,000 cats).
FPALR takes dogs and cats in of all ages, including seniors. We don't turn animals down even when they have extreme, and expensive, medical needs. Our vet bills are our main, and a massive, expense. We take in dogs and cats with parasites, Lyme disease, mange, heartworm and a variety of other ailments. The animals often come to us neglected and have not had preventative vet care and meds, nor had minor and major medical needs addressed.
We are a foster-based rescue, but when there are animals who will be put down if we don't immediately commit to save them from death row, we will temporarily board those dogs and cats until we have a foster home ready. Boarding is another expense that adds up.
From time to time, we have animals in the rescue who have behavioral issues that we need professional help to address in order to find them a home or keep them in the home they were placed in. Great trainers are invaluable and can help rehabilitate animals with a variety of issues, but that investment in training also runs up big bills.
How You Can Help
Become an Individual Donor
Donating is easy and safe! You can:
send us a check, addressed to Fortunate Pooches and Lab Rescue, and mail it to: FPALR, P.O. Box 1296, Palatine, IL 60078
click the "Donate" button below, which takes you to a secure PayPal donation portal where you can use your PayPal account or a major credit card to make a one-time donation
make a recurring donation that will help us save more precious animal lives year round by clicking the box on the PayPal portal home screen that says "Make this a monthly donation!"
Help Us Find Workplace Giving Funds
Workplace giving programs allow employees to make regular donations to eligible charities through a payroll system. Employees contribute a set amount per paycheck, or make a one-time gift. Your gift is automatically deducted from payroll, offering both a convenient means of giving and the potential to make an even greater impact by year-round, sustained giving. Some companies match workplace gifts, enabling every donation to have greater impact!
Many workplaces, including private companies, military organizations and the government, coordinate charitable campaigns for their employees in the fall. Ask your organization's human resources department about your corporate giving program. Military and federal employees can give through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). The FPALR CFC number is FPALR200351812.
Thanks for your support!
Your financial support truly makes a difference in the lives of the animals we save and the families who adopt our dogs and cats. We greatly appreciate your participation in our mission to rescue, educate and take these animals
from a life of neglect and abandonment to being part of a loving family. Thanks for becoming a true "partner" in our success! We depend on caring people like you to make this happen.
We are listed on Guidestar, the primary source of information about not-for-profit organizations.
Your donations are tax-deductible! Our Tax Donation EIN number is 20 035 1812.
Fortunate Pooches and Lab Rescue is a not-for-profit 501c3 organization.
