Why It Matters

Foster-based, no-kill rescues are essential because they provide personalized care in home environments, ease the strain on overcrowded shelters, and improve adoption outcomes. In Iowa, the need for these rescues is clear:

In 2023, the Animal Rescue League of Iowa took in over 5,200 dogs.

470 of those dogs were euthanized.

Iowa has only about 65 shelters and 37 rescues actively reporting.

With limited resources and high intake numbers, foster-based rescues play a critical role in saving lives and keeping animals out of euthanasia-prone shelters.

“Their Ray Of Light In The Dark , Their Hope, Their Way Home”