The Northern Lights volunteers cover basic expenses for the dogs (food, transportation, toys, supplies, etc.), as well as administrative fees, out of our own pockets.

The homeless and unwanted dogs we pull from shelters almost always require - at a minimum -- the full spectrum of vaccinations, treatment for parasites, and spay/neuter surgery. In addition, they often come into rescue with kennel cough, respiratory infections, malnutrition or other conditions associated with abuse, neglect, or life as a stray. They seldom have had the benefit of loving care from a caring owner, and thus rarely arrive in perfect health.

Most importantly, we have a limited number of foster homes, so sometimes a kennel fee is the only thing that stands between a dog being euthanized in a shelter and our ability to offer emergency placement.

Your donation, regardless of size, is always very gratefully accepted. And unlike many rescues, not one penny will EVER go to administrative or other frivolous costs - every cent which comes into the rescue is devoted solely to the care of the dogs awaiting their forever homes.