Montague County Animal Rescue, a registered 501(c)3 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code Corporation (EIN: 99-1802155), is a group of dedicated volunteers who give their time and love to rescue dogs and cats in Montague County. Recognizing the need, we set out to assist the county in opening Montague County’s first county operated, no kill animal shelter. MCARES provides the shelter’s initial and ongoing operational structure, volunteers and support services for the county. A network of rescuers, fosters, and skilled animal care providers that work with County officials and legislative/enforcement advocates work together to build a model rescue service.

Additionally, we will build community support services for pet owners to be able to keep their pet at home instead of having to rehome, and to coordinate with other rescue organizations throughout the United States. We offer education and support to all who care for and love their pets. Many of the rescues we receive are in need of medical attention who we nurse back to health prior to placement. Another facet of our rescue program is to utilize other organizations that recognize talents and personalities in some of our rescues that can be trained for a purpose, making adoption placement more attainable. MCares will also build a strong TNR program for feral cats.

While the fee for adoption usually offsets any expenses that we may encounter with our rescues, this is not always the case. We rely on donations, grants, and fundraising to provide funding for these expenses. After an evaluation period, adoptive dogs and cats will arrive at their forever homes with the following: medical history, microchip, vaccinations, groomed, spayed/neutered, heartworm negative (or treatment provided) and parasite free. It is our goal to have happy, healthy rescues leaving our program with a brighter future.