Whiskers Pet Rescue Inc.
Mission
Whiskers Pet Rescue, located in Southbury, Connecticut, is a dedicated no-kill, 501(c)(3) non-profit cat rescue organization. We are committed to the welfare of cats and kittens in our local communities who have been abandoned, injured, abused, or neglected. We also have a senior-to-senior forever foster program to provide senior cats to local senior citizens at no cost to them. We currently have 70+ cats in the program that we supply vetting, food, litter and medical needs for, for the life of the cat. Whiskers relies entirely on the generosity of our supporters through donations, fundraisers & events, adoption fees, and occasional small grants. We work tirelessly to rescue, care for, and place hundreds of cats and kittens into loving, permanent homes each year. At Whiskers, every cat matters. We are devoted to giving each one the compassionate care they deserve—and the second chance they need.
Vision
To create a world where every cat is safe, loved, and given a second chance, fostering compassionate communities that rescue, rehabilitate and rehome cats in need, a world where spay/neuter is the norm to prevent overpopulation, and where financial support is given when needed to keep cats in their homes.
Goals
- 1.Grow our team to be able to find forever homes for more kitties through our adoption programs. Expand our Senior to Senior Forever Foster program to be able to bring in more senior kitties to pair with senior citizens. Provide training for the community on the importance of spay/neuter, health care, and overall guidance on kitty care through workshops and training videos for the public.
- 2.Increase our paid staff to include more members of our medical team (including vet and support services) as well as our administrative support team. Continue to grow our social media presence to bring awareness of who we are, what we do, and how we support the kitty population.
- 3.Introduce programs that help the cat community through education, awareness, and assistance, whether financial for those needing assistance in keeping their cats or physical such as a community spay/neuter program.
SOUTHBURY CT | EIN: 47-4357003
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501(c)(3) organization
Whiskers Pet Rescue Inc.
Mission
Whiskers Pet Rescue, located in Southbury, Connecticut, is a dedicated no-kill, 501(c)(3) non-profit cat rescue organization. We are committed to the welfare of cats and kittens in our local communities who have been abandoned, injured, abused, or neglected. We also have a senior-to-senior forever foster program to provide senior cats to local senior citizens at no cost to them. We currently have 70+ cats in the program that we supply vetting, food, litter and medical needs for, for the life of the cat. Whiskers relies entirely on the generosity of our supporters through donations, fundraisers & events, adoption fees, and occasional small grants. We work tirelessly to rescue, care for, and place hundreds of cats and kittens into loving, permanent homes each year. At Whiskers, every cat matters. We are devoted to giving each one the compassionate care they deserve—and the second chance they need.
Vision
To create a world where every cat is safe, loved, and given a second chance, fostering compassionate communities that rescue, rehabilitate and rehome cats in need, a world where spay/neuter is the norm to prevent overpopulation, and where financial support is given when needed to keep cats in their homes.
Goals
- 1.Grow our team to be able to find forever homes for more kitties through our adoption programs. Expand our Senior to Senior Forever Foster program to be able to bring in more senior kitties to pair with senior citizens. Provide training for the community on the importance of spay/neuter, health care, and overall guidance on kitty care through workshops and training videos for the public.
- 2.Increase our paid staff to include more members of our medical team (including vet and support services) as well as our administrative support team. Continue to grow our social media presence to bring awareness of who we are, what we do, and how we support the kitty population.
- 3.Introduce programs that help the cat community through education, awareness, and assistance, whether financial for those needing assistance in keeping their cats or physical such as a community spay/neuter program.
SOUTHBURY CT | EIN: 47-4357003
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501(c)(3) organization
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Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes
SCORE100%
Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes
SCORE100%
Organizations report 'Yes' to confirm that no material diversion of assets, the unauthorized redirection of funds, occurred during their fiscal year.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
Financial Statements:No
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Has financial statements compiled, reviewed or audited by an independent accountant to ensure accuracy.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
Records Retention Policy:No
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Has a policy establishing guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
Tax Form Disclosed on Website:No
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Charities are expected to provide their tax forms on their website.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
| Score | Metric |
|---|---|
| 100% | Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. |
| 100% | No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes Organizations report 'Yes' to confirm that no material diversion of assets, the unauthorized redirection of funds, occurred during their fiscal year. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. |
| 0% | Financial Statements:No Has financial statements compiled, reviewed or audited by an independent accountant to ensure accuracy. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. |
| 0% | Records Retention Policy:No Has a policy establishing guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. |
| 0% | Tax Form Disclosed on Website:No Charities are expected to provide their tax forms on their website. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. |