Kalamazoo Animal Rescue is an all volunteer, federally recognized 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1991.  Our primary goal has remained the same, to rescue cats and dogs from cases of abuse and neglect.  Since our inception, we have worked with nearly 5000 animals. There are no paid staff in KAR - we are all volunteers who donate our time and energy to the cause of rescuing animals.

KAR's Mission: 
Kalamazoo Animal Rescue is dedicated to providing refuge to homeless, stray and abandoned dogs and cats throughout Southwest Michigan and placing these animals into permanent homes by utilizing volunteer efforts and community education.

Adoptions of Dogs & Cats by Year 2000 - 238 2001 - 358 2002 - 561 2003 - 565 2004 - 612 2005 - 638 2006 - 634

Animal Care
Animals are provided with all necessary veterinary care from the time they arrive at KAR.  All animals are checked for internal parasites, fleas, and ear mites, then given treatments and immunizations as required.  Cats and kittens are checked for feline leukemia, dogs and puppies are checked for heartworm, and all animals are treated accordingly.  Age allowing, ALL ANIMALS ARE SPAYED/NEUTERED PRIOR TO ADOPTION.


Housing
All animals are placed with KAR foster families. These families are KAR volunteers who generously open their homes to animals in need.  The animals are provided with a caring, nurturing atmosphere to facilitate their well-being.  While in foster care, we gain an understanding of the animals' needs and their personality traits.  Foster homes work with adoption coordinators to match the animals with suitable permanent families.  All supplies such as food, dishes, and collars are provided to the foster family by KAR.