About Us
Rising Sun Animal Rescue is a foster-based nonprofit organization dedicated to saving the lives of at-risk animals and supporting animal welfare through collaboration and compassion. Through shelter partnerships, foster care, and coordinated transport to rescue partners, we work to reduce euthanasia and create second chances for animals in need.
Our Story
Rising Sun Animal Rescue was founded in response to a growing need within the local shelter system for responsible, collaborative lifesaving solutions. As shelters face ongoing capacity challenges, many adoptable animals remain at risk simply due to space limitations and limited local placement opportunities.
Recognizing this gap, Rising Sun was created to focus on foster-based rescue and coordinated transport to trusted partner rescues, where animals have increased access to adoption opportunities. By working closely with shelters, foster families, and rescue partners, we help move animals safely through the rescue pipeline while ensuring each animal receives appropriate care and support along the way.
Our approach is intentionally thoughtful and sustainable. We prioritize responsible intake, transparency, and capacity-based decision-making to ensure that every animal we assist receives the care they deserve. Through collaboration and compassion, Rising Sun Animal Rescue is committed to reducing euthanasia and creating meaningful second chances for animals in need.
Mission Statement:
Our mission is to save the lives of animals by reducing euthanasia in local shelters through compassionate rescue, responsible transport, and collaborative partnerships that give every animal a chance at a better future.
Vision Statement:
We envision a future where no animal loses their life due to lack of space, resources, or opportunity, and every animal is given the chance to live safely and be loved.
Compassion
We approach every animal, partner, and community member with empathy, kindness, and respect, recognizing the inherent worth of every life.
Collaboration
We believe lasting change is achieved through strong partnerships with shelters, rescues, volunteers, and supporters working toward a shared goal.
Responsibility
We act with care, transparency, and accountability, ensuring animals are transported and placed safely, humanely, and ethically.
Hope
We believe every animal deserves a chance, and we work to create pathways to safety, healing, and a better future.