PLATINUM2024

Rocky Mountain French Bulldog Rescue

Because every French bulldog deserves a furever home

Boulder, CO   |  www.rmfbr.org

Mission

Every French Bulldog Deserves a Furever Home!

Ruling year info

2017

Director

Kelly Money

Main address

PO Box 20913

Boulder, CO 80308 USA

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EIN

47-2430608

NTEE code info

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

Bred for their adorable flat faces and compact bodies, French Bulldogs, now America’s most popular dog breed, are predisposed to a multitude of serious health issues, often requiring extensive and costly medical intervention. Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS), which leaves them gasping for air, spinal issues that rob them of mobility, and chronic skin and eye problems that cause daily discomfort are just a few of the conditions that make French Bulldogs a breed in crisis. Since our founding in 2014, we have become a lifeline for these vulnerable dogs. Our organization is routinely contacted about Frenchies surrendered due to mounting vet bills, strays found with untreated conditions, and stories of loving French Bulldog owners forced to make impossible choices. We provide the specialized medical care, rehabilitation, and loving foster homes these vulnerable dogs need, ensuring they receive the second chance they deserve.

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?

Breed Specific Medical Needs

25% of French bulldogs will be paralyzed at some point in their lives. RMFBR specializes in paralyzed dogs and therefore, we work with rescues and shelters around the country in order to save these special needs from euthanasia. We have had dogs flown in from all areas of the country. French bulldogs are a brachycephalic breed and all of them have difficulties with breathing. Elongated soft-palate and nares surgery are performed on the majority of the dogs in order to allow them a longer life. Because of their smush-face, Frenchies are also prone to heart tumors and congestive heart failure and need medications for life. The lack of oxygen can also cause severe anxiety and behavior modification training is often needed after surgery.

Population(s) Served

Where we work

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

French Bulldog Rescue Statistics

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

Breed Specific Medical Needs

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

This number continues to rise as the number of French Bulldogs with severe medical needs becomes more common.

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.

(1) Increase the number of French Bulldogs rescued and rehabilitated: We aim to rescue and rehabilitate at least 110 French Bulldogs in 2024, a significant increase from the 62 dogs we were able to help in 2023. The average cost of care for each French Bulldog we rescued in 2023 was $2,548 and covered essential surgeries, medications, and therapies. We will continue to ensure that every rescued Frenchie receives the necessary medical treatment, including surgeries, medications, and therapies, to address their specific health needs. The rising cost of veterinary care is expected to increase the average cost of care for each Frenchie we rescue.
(2) Expand our foster network: We rely on a network of compassionate foster families to provide temporary homes for our rescued Frenchies.
(3) Educate the public: We are committed to raising awareness about responsible pet ownership and the unique needs of French Bulldogs.

For ten years, we have been dedicated to rehabilitating and saving the lives of French Bulldogs. To achieve the rescue and rehabilitation of the ~100 dogs/year our organization is contacted about, we will:
(1) Increase our revenue: Most of our funds come from generous donors and during fundraising events we hold throughout the year. We will continue to rely on these funding streams but also increase the grant funding our organization receives.
(2) Expand our network of veterinarian practitioners. We currently have one primary vet clinic that cares for our French Bulldogs at discounted prices. This clinic is reaching capacity, so we will expand the number of clinics we partner with to continue to provide low-cost services to our rescued French Bulldogs.

RMFBR has been in operation since 2014. We are known to provide thorough medical and behavioral screening. This process allows us to ensure the best care for all our dogs by providing medical treatments, surgeries, spay/neuter, mobility devices, and helping French bulldogs in the transition to find forever homes. Our best practice is full transparency with new owners, and fully caring for the medical and behavioral needs of our dogs.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We act on the feedback we receive, We share the feedback we received with the people we serve

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    The people we serve tell us they find data collection burdensome, It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time

Financials

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Operations

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

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Rocky Mountain French Bulldog Rescue

Board of directors
as of 07/16/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Kelly Money

Michelle Kostner

Evolvere Strategy Solutions

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? Yes
  • 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? 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? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 7/16/2024
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, or other sexual orientations in the LGBTQIA+ community
Disability status
Person with a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

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Disability

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Equity strategies

Last updated: 05/25/2024

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Data
  • We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
  • We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
  • We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization's programs, portfolios, and the populations served.
  • We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
  • We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
  • We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Policies and processes
  • We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
  • We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions.
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
  • We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
  • We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
  • We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team.
  • We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.