Mission
Critter Camp is truly unique as it is virtually the only licensed, 501c3 nonprofit shelter of its kind that accepts the wide variety of unwanted pets that we do. These animals previoulsy had nowhere else to go and usually were put down or let go into the wild where they faced certain death as they are domesticated, not wild or native species. We also provide educational hands-on tours of our facility for people to learn about the animals and their unique care and what to know before they get any type of pet. The tours help to support the animals' care and provide public awareness of pet care issues.
Ruling year
2007
Principal Officer
Ms. Beth Randall
Main address
824 Church St
German Valley, IL 61039 USA
EIN
20-4170986
NTEE code
Animal Protection and Welfare (includes Humane Societies and SPCAs) (D20)
Other Services (D60)
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Proving a safe healthy happy place for unadoptable small and unusual pets to live their lives.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Sanctuary
Critter Camp is a 100% no-kill volunteer operated USDA & ILDA licensed sanctuary caring for over 250 abandoned pets comprised of 30 different species as of November, 2008. These animals are not able to be adopted out as they have been mistreated and are not rehabilitative, or are ill or elderly. We provide those animals a loving safe forever home. We are offering a Lasting Legacy to any individual, group or business that donates the $199,000. needed to begin building a stand alone sanctuary to house 600+ homeless exotic pets. We will name the facility after such a donor. Rooms may be dedicated to donors for $5,000 each as well. The facility will also be built to utilize passive and active solar power as well as wind generated electricity in order to lessen our carbon footprint and to keep operting expnenses to a minimum. With visitors from Chicago, Iowa, Missourri, Wisconsin, Canada, and even Ethiopia already coming to tour Critter Camp, we are certain a larger facility will bring a vast increase in tourist activity to this area. About a dozen jobs will also be created with the sanctuary facility.
Education
Teach the public about the specific care needs of small an exotic pets.
Where we work
External reviews
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of animals with freedom from pain
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Sanctuary
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
We do not allow our animals to live in pain, they receive pain medications when needed.
Number of animals with freedom from fear and distress
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Sanctuary
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
The animals are our number one concern and we make sure they are without fear or distress always
Number of animals with freedom to express normal behavior
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Sanctuary
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
we make sure all of our animals are able to live as close to naturally as possible - for example in colonies if they are colony animals, or solitary if they are solitary.
Number of animals with freedom from discomfort
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Sanctuary
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
All of our animals are kept comfortable- at appropriate temperatures and housing
Number of animals rescued
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Sanctuary
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Our sanctuary population has decreased slightly due to space requirements so that the animals receive the optimal care
Number of animals with freedom from hunger and thirst
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Sanctuary
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
All animals are well fed and have constant access to clean water
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
rescue more animals and educate more people
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
make sure kill shelters know which animals we can accept and promote our educational opportunities
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
we are currently able to care for an average of 300 animals and educate 1000 people a year
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
we have taken in over 100 animals and educated several hundred people so far this year and are on track to meet our goals
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Critter Camp
Board of directorsas of 9/28/2020
Ms Beth Randall
No Affiliation
Term: 2005 -
Rebecca Peters
Cassandra Randall
Beth Randall
Critter Camp Exotic Pet Sanctuary
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
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CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable -
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? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable
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