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Low Rider Dachshund Rescue of Florida Inc

Saving Little Dogs with Loving Hearts and Big Attitudes!

Port Charlotte, FL   |  www.LowRiderRescue.org

Mission

Low Rider Dachshund Rescue of Florida, Inc. helps dachshunds and dachshund mixes by improving or saving their lives as they come to our care from county shelters or from owners who are no longer able to care for them.  We do so by providing necessary medical attention and a safe, loving temporary foster home while we evaluate their needs and process adoption applications for appropriate forever homes.  We also provide sanctuary to those who may not be adoptable due to health or age.

Ruling year info

2017

President

Melissa Kilmer

Main address

13435 S. McCall Road Unit 16 Box 135

Port Charlotte, FL 33981 USA

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EIN

82-1295650

NTEE code info

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

IRS filing requirement

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Communication

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Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

For a variety of reasons, there are many dachshunds and small dog mixes who find themselves in need of a new home. Sometimes they require extensive medical care in the process. We house them in foster homes all over the state of Florida, provide vaccines, spay and neuter, full vetting with any medications, microchips, and even surgeries when required. Then we find the very best forever home possible for each dog.

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?

Rescue Partnership Agreements

We maintain a Rescue Partnership Agreement with all four counties represented by this foundation: Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and Desoto Counties.  This is to say that Low Rider Dachshund Rescue of Florida, Inc. has been approved by these counties to pull rescue-eligible dogs from the animal shelters and provide the care needed (including spay and neuter procedures) to make these dogs adoptable.  We are also responsible for reviewing adoption applications to ensure that responsible/appropriate homes are found which, in turn, decreases the chances that dog will re-enter the animal control system.We have a team of all volunteers, no paid staff.  Our Program Budget consists of expenses related to caring and fundraising for foster dogs; marketing them to potential adopters; and educating others as to what rescue is and what part they can play.

Population(s) Served
Adults
Families

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.

Our first goal is to find the best possible home for each dog after providing needed medical care in order to give the dogs who come to our organization a second chance to live their best life.

Goals to support our mission (aka our first goal) include:
1. Growing our volunteer program
2. Continuing to grow our reach online and around the state
3. Educating the public on the proper care for dachshunds and dogs

Financials

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Operations

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

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Low Rider Dachshund Rescue of Florida Inc

Board of directors
as of 04/16/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Melissa Kilmer

Volunteer/President

Term: 2017 - 2099

Melissa Kilmer

Volunteer/Pres.

Kelli Becton

Volunteer/Market & Bis. Dev

Danielle Mojica

Volunteer/Foster

Linda Spina

Volunteer/Foster

Board leadership practices

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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

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 4/16/2024

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

Disability