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GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE OF WISCONSIN

aka GRRoW, Inc.   |   Waunakee, WI   |  www.grrow.org

Mission

Our mission:
To encourage and promote responsible dog ownership and to reduce the abuse and neglect of all Golden Retrievers through rehabilitation and adoption.
To do all in our power to assure the humane treatment of Golden Retrievers and to accept unwanted Golden Retrievers, care for them medically, spay/neuter and rehabilitate them and place them in caring homes.
To educate the public in responsible dog ownership to include proper health, spay/neutering, nutrition, training and good canine citizenship.
To discourage unwanted or careless breeding practices and promote humane care for all dogs.

Ruling year info

2000

President

Carly Penn

Main address

PO Box 235

Waunakee, WI 53597 USA

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EIN

39-1989494

NTEE code info

Animal Protection and Welfare (includes Humane Societies and SPCAs) (D20)

Other Services (D60)

Animal Protection and Welfare (includes Humane Societies and SPCAs) (D20)

IRS filing requirement

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

To continue to have the funds to support the dogs that are coming in. Many are coming in with medical or behavioral needs that need to be addressed.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Dog Rescue

The majority of our expenses are for the vet care, prescription food, grooming, medications, spay/neuter and sometimes boarding of the Goldens surrendered to us. We have a special needs fund for dogs that need significant medical care such as orthopedic surgeries, cancer surgery, seizure medications, etc.

Population(s) Served
Adults

GRRoW pays for the medical expenses of Golden Retrievers while they're in foster care with the average cost being $1,000. GRRoW relies on donations and our fundraising efforts to cover these costs.

Our dogs live in foster homes while their medical and other expenses are being taken care of.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Where we work

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

To continue to rescue Golden Retrievers from Wisconsin and other areas.

Outreach through events so people are aware of our organization.

Continue to find opportunities to promote our rescue.

We have more dogs surrendered to us than the other two rescues in the state.

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE OF WISCONSIN

Board of directors
as of 08/23/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board co-chair

Carly Penn

Golden Retriever Rescue of Wisconsin

Term: 2023 -


Board co-chair

Jen Kienapple

Golden Retriever Rescue of Wisconsin

Term: 2023 -

Carly Penn

Amy Calder

Jen Kienapple

Michelle Zettl

Wendy Strang

Val Paterson

Chris Cotter

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? No
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? No
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? No
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 8/23/2023
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