AKC REUNITE GIVES BACK

We are the way home for lost pets, and so much more!

0
Years of Service
0
Pets Reunited
0
Pets Enrolled
0
Disaster Trailers Donated

ABOUT AKC REUNITE

As the nation’s largest non-profit pet microchip and recovery service, our mission is to keep pet microchipping and enrollment affordable, with no annual fees, so more lost pets can find their way home.

Since 1995 our microchips, collar tags and 24/7/365 recovery experts have helped reunite over 600,000 lost pets with their owners. Over 10 million pets (35+ different species!) are enrolled with AKC Reunite. It is our mission to provide quality products and services that ultimately protect and reunite pets with their owners and prevent pets from populating our nation’s shelters.

As a 501c3, we have given back over $14 million to support working K9s and pet disaster relief efforts.

August 27, 2020


Dear AKC Reunite,

I have been overseeing our four livestock evacuation facilities that quickly opened to welcome the influx of farm animals in need of shelter. The calls came in non-stop as evacuation warnings and orders for the [River and Camel] Fires quickly spread through the county. Where could 26 ducks go? What about 7 horses? How about two alpacas and a llama? Could we shelter 90 chickens, 11 ducks, four goats, a calf, and a horse? The calls were handled in rapid succession with everyone finding a safe place.

While I was immersed in livestock, other staff were welcoming in cats, dogs, tortoises, birds, and more. Responding to a disaster is already a challenge but the added complication of then having to evacuate all of the pets from our shelter once we were placed under an advisory was a herculean effort but together we did it!

Days ago you could see the worry and anxiety as people brought their animals in, now we are seeing joyful reunions and an overwhelming sense of gratitude that their animals are safe and can return home.

I continue to be in awe of our staff and volunteers that are responding with the utmost concern and compassion for the humans and animals. I am also in awe of donors like you who have made all this possible – from field rescues in the fire zones to making sure the evacuated betta fish is safe – none of this would be possible without your support.

Thank you!

Stacy Dubuc
Vice President, Development
SPCA Monterey County, California

AKC REUNITE GIVES BACK

In 2020, COVID wasn’t our Nation’s only challenge. Across the country, states were plagued with wildfires, hurricanes, derecho storms, and more — and AKC Reunite reached out to assist communities across the country as they combated these disasters.

As we wrap up this year, we’re delivering our 91st Pet Disaster Relief (PDR) Trailer to Mission Viejo, California, with our 92nd trailer being delivered to Kootenai County, Idaho very soon, too! The PDR trailers that are delivered are stocked with essential supplies needed to create emergency sheltering for pets alongside their displaced owners. Our donated PDR trailers were deployed to combat disasters in eight different counties throughout Arizona, Colorado, California, Oregon, and Washington in 2020 alone!

AKC Reunite also donated $71,000 to organizations caring for pets displaced during unprecedented natural disasters in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, and Washington. During California’s simultaneous response to COVID-19 and record-breaking wildfires throughout the state, SPCA Monterey County is an example of the tireless efforts of so many to ensure pet owners, their pets, and their livestock had access to COVID-safe sheltering until their area wildfires were contained. SPCA Monterey County’s thank you note reminds us of the importance of these first responders that deserve our deepest appreciation. We are proud to show our thanks to all of those that care for the animals that enrich our lives by giving back to support their selfless and tireless efforts.

SUPPORTING PET DISASTER RELIEF INITIATIVES

When a disaster strikes, municipalities and animal welfare organizations spring into action to help shelter and care for displaced pets. AKC Reunite is not a disaster response organization, but we do provide grants to non-profit organizations helping to care for these pets when a disaster is declared.

SUPPORTING PET DISASTER RELIEF INITIATIVES

When a disaster strikes, municipalities and animal welfare organizations spring into action to help shelter and care for displaced pets. AKC Reunite is not a disaster response organization, but we do provide grants to non-profit organizations helping to care for these pets when a disaster is declared.

TRAILER DONATION PROGRAM

AKC Reunite donates emergency supplies and monetary grants to 501c3 organizations that provide emergency pet sheltering and care when disaster strikes. Relief coordination during these uncertain times can be chaotic - especially when disaster evacuation mandates are not followed or when waiting for days for FEMA support and services to be deployed. This is why AKC Reunite created the AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer donation program!

AKC Reunite donates trailers that are fully stocked with non-perishable items to local Emergency Management teams so they will have a proactive plan - along with the necessary equipment in place - to provide pets much-needed emergency sheltering assistance. With AKC Pet Disaster Relief, no longer will people need to be separated from their pets – or even worse, leave them behind – when an evacuation is ordered.

The trailers’ contents can also be used as a temporary safe-haven to care for pets displaced from their families in a disaster’s aftermath. This way, pet owners are not putting themselves in harm’s way and returning to a disaster area to find their pet. Instead, they go to a safe location to be reunited with their pet that has been rescued from the disaster area by first responders. See how it works.

TRAILER DONATION PROGRAM

AKC Reunite donates emergency supplies and monetary grants to 501c3 organizations that provide emergency pet sheltering and care when disaster strikes. Relief coordination during these uncertain times can be chaotic - especially when disaster evacuation mandates are not followed or when waiting for days for FEMA support and services to be deployed. This is why AKC Reunite created the AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer donation program!

AKC Reunite donates trailers that are fully stocked with non-perishable items to local Emergency Management teams so they will have a proactive plan - along with the necessary equipment in place - to provide pets much-needed emergency sheltering assistance. With AKC Pet Disaster Relief, no longer will people need to be separated from their pets – or even worse, leave them behind – when an evacuation is ordered.

The trailers’ contents can also be used as a temporary safe-haven to care for pets displaced from their families in a disaster’s aftermath. This way, pet owners are not putting themselves in harm’s way and returning to a disaster area to find their pet. Instead, they go to a safe location to be reunited with their pet that has been rescued from the disaster area by first responders. See how it works.

HELPING POLICE DEPARTMENTS SERVE AND PROTECT

We also proudly support and help fund K-9 officer programs.

In 2014, AKC Reunite began offering matching grants to AKC clubs to help donate K-9 officers to police departments. The Fund may be used to match a grant from another eligible not-for-profit organization to replace or train a search or rescue dog lost in the line of duty. Funds are available to match funds from AKC kennel clubs to purchase working police dogs.

The partnering kennel club(s) must raise at least twenty-five percent of the purchase price. The recipient police department must agree to display the AKC Reunite logo on the K9 unit vehicle(s). AKC Reunite’s contribution will match donations at a three-to-one ratio, up to $7,500 per grant.

AKC Reunite, in partnership with AKC Clubs across the country, will provide matching grants so police departments in need of K-9 officers have funding to obtain a working K-9. This grant can be used to match a grant from another eligible not-for-profit organization to acquire or train a K-9 officer.

HELPING POLICE DEPARTMENTS SERVE AND PROTECT

We also proudly support and help fund K-9 officer programs.

In 2014, AKC Reunite began offering matching grants to AKC clubs to help donate K-9 officers to police departments. The Fund may be used to match a grant from another eligible not-for-profit organization to replace or train a search or rescue dog lost in the line of duty. Funds are available to match funds from AKC kennel clubs to purchase working police dogs.

The partnering kennel club(s) must raise at least twenty-five percent of the purchase price. The recipient police department must agree to display the AKC Reunite logo on the K9 unit vehicle(s). AKC Reunite’s contribution will match donations at a three-to-one ratio, up to $7,500 per grant.

AKC Reunite, in partnership with AKC Clubs across the country, will provide matching grants so police departments in need of K-9 officers will have the funding to obtain a working K-9. This grant can be used to match a grant from another eligible not-for-profit organization to replace or train a search or rescue dog lost in the line of duty.

MICROCHIP SCANNER DONATION PROGRAM

Are you an animal organization in need of a universal microchip scanner? With the AKC Reunite Scanner Donation Program, shelters, rescues, and other 501c3 animal welfare organizations can apply for a free universal microchip scanner! With a universal scanner, eligible organizations can better help reunite pets displaced from storms and other disasters.

MICROCHIP SCANNER DONATION PROGRAM

Are you an animal organization in need of a universal microchip scanner? With the AKC Reunite Scanner Donation Program, shelters, rescues, and other 501c3 animal welfare organizations can apply for a free universal microchip scanner! With a universal scanner, eligible organizations can better help reunite pets displaced from storms and other disasters.

K-9 SEARCH AND RESCUE

Recognizing the important role K-9/Handler Search and Rescue Teams played after the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the AKC Reunite mission expanded. In early 2002, the Canine Support and Relief Fund was created to support volunteer Canine Search and Rescue (K-9 SAR) organizations.

AKC Reunite has a limited number of grants to support not-for-profit K-9 search and rescue teams. The typical maximum grant amount is $2,500 and the application may be found here.

K-9 SEARCH AND RESCUE

After the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the AKC Reunite mission expanded to help keep more people and their pets together. In early 2002, the Canine Support and Relief Fund was created to support volunteer Canine Search and Rescue (K9 SAR) organizations, and to support pet-related disaster preparedness and relief efforts.

AKC Reunite also has a limited number of grants to support not-for-profit K9 search and rescue teams. The typical maximum grant amount is $2,500 and the application may be found here.

WANT TO HELP?

AKC Reunite is a 501(c)3 not for profit organization incorporated in the State of New York. You can find us on GuideStar and registered in New York as American Kennel Club Companion Animal Recovery Corp, d/b/a AKC Reunite, EIN 13-3904402.

AKC Reunite is a charitable organization that supports and celebrates the human-animal bond through our various giving programs.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Rita J. Biddle, Esq., Chair (AKC Board member)

Ann Wallin, Vice-Chair (AKC Board member)

Mark Dunn, Managing Director (AKC Staff)

Theodore Phillips, Secretary & Treasurer (AKC Staff)

Dr. Carmen L. Battaglia (AKC Board member)

Karolynne M. McAteer (AKC Board member)

Daniel J. Smyth, Esq. (AKC Board member)


SENIOR STAFF

Tom Sharp, President and CEO

Dallas Harsa, Vice President, Sales & Marketing