THE PET RESCUE CENTERPhone: (877) 277-7938Fax: (949) 743-5878

25800 Jeronimo Rd, Suite 100

Mission Viejo, CA 92691

S’MOREMedical Needs Rescue – Injured Eye Removal

give@thepetrescuecenter.orgwww.thepetrescuecenter.org

501c3 Tax ID: 26-1439645

Mission Statement & Purpose

Our goal is to save the lives ofdogs and cats at risk of euthanasia.

The Pet Rescue Center was founded to restore the basic right

of good health and a home to at-risk dogs and cats.

We endeavor to change the fate of so many pets in Southern California,

to allow them the respect and compassion due to them as loved

members of a family, and to create a time and place where there is no

more unnecessary euthanasia of adoptable animals.

In shelters throughout Orange,

Los Angeles & San BernardinoCounties :

*Average based on available shelter data

A Big Problem In Your Community

Our Impact

We Can Help

We have developed the following programs to provide effective solutions to support our

mission of saving “at-risk” dogs and cats from unnecessary euthanasia:

Rescue. Rehab. RehomeMedical Needs

Education Community Outreach

Volunteer

Rescue.Rehab.Rehome Program

3-year-old unaltered male Boxer mix

Rescued on January 29, 2014

Louie suffered from demodectic mange, which

is a common skin mite that can take over the

whole body when immune systems are down.

He was severely underweight and had been

neglected with this condition for a very long

time. In three months with The Pet Recue

Center, Louie made a full recovery and was

rehomed in May 2014.

The Steps To Rescue.Rehab.Rehome:

1. RESCUEWe rescue dogs and cats from

euthanasia at high kill shelters and

other at-risk situations.

2. REHABWe rehabilitate them, providing all

necessary medical treatment.

3. REHOMEWe work tirelessly to find them an

adoptive family.

RESCUE

REHAB

REHOME

More than

1,000Dogs & Cats

Saved

The Pet Rescue Center provides ourrescues with necessary veterinaryservices for a full recovery. Someexamples of our medical cases include:

• Upper Respiratory Infections• Kennel Cough• Urinary De-obstructions• Demodectic Mange• Severe Periodontal Disease• Hit by Car resulting in Nerve Damage,

De-gloving or Fractures - RequiringBone Repair or Amputation

• Pregnancy and Delivery• Starvation and/or Emaciation• Mastitis• Cherry Eye

The Medical Needs Program also supports spays &neuters, vaccines, medicines, and micro-chippingfor all our rescues prior to their adoption.

Medical Needs Program

Sammy2-year-old male Pit Bull

Rescued February 2012

He was saved from an abusive life as a bait dog.

After his surgical recovery from laceration repairs

Sammy got a wonderful chance to give back. Piper,

a rescue dog from another organization, was

brought into Alicia Pet Care Center after ingesting

rat bait. He needed a blood transfusion and Sammy

was his match! His adoptive family fell in love with

his story, along with his sweet and gentle spirit.

Sammy was rehomed in May 2012.

Maude (above) & Scarlett (below)Pregnant Moms and Kittens are the

first to be euthanized at shelters.

BOB MARLEY – Before (above) & After(below) This wanderer was a lifelong

stray that had 2 lbs of dreadlocks, burrs,fleas, spiders & more covering his body.

CHAYA – Before (above) &After (below) One of the

many dogs with undeservingneglect and was a skeletal

victim of neglect and severeallergies. She had Scabies

and severe starvation, fourmonths later she was

adopted healthy.

ROLAND – Before (above) & After(below) An owner abandoned him

after a car accident that resulted inleg nerve damage requiring

amputation. Fully healed and livinghappily now.

Medical Needs Program

MOLLY – Many youngcats are relinquished

because of curable butcostly life-threatening

issues that requiresurgery.

REGGIE - He suffered ear traumaand a broken pelvis from a caraccident and was picked up byanimal control. With time and

love he healed.

The Pet Rescue Center is pleased to provide an Educational Opportunity for Schools andCommunity Organizations. We have created a program aimed at educating all ages aboutrescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming dogs and cats rescued from at-risk situations, responsiblepet ownership and proper pet handling.

Please email us at education@thepetrescuecenter.org or call 877.277.7938 if you would likemore information.

Education Program

Community Outreach Program

We are filling a gaping hole in the efforts to save dogs and cats through education andutilization of existing resources. We strive to change their fate through our cooperativeexample and innovative resource provision.

• A monthly Pet Pantry for Seniors and The Unemployed• Answers to approximately 150 phone calls and emails per week that require

assistance in finding the proper service provider for their issue• Scheduled speaking engagements at clubhouses, parents club meetings, Girl & Boy Scout

meetings, senior centers and public and private schools• Educational materials, visual display and meet our rescues• Resource directory to the public through email and phone conversations for pet needs,

emergency needs, financial needs, relinquishment needs and shelter guidance (150+inquiries a week)

• Cooperative efforts with partner rescues and other groups with a like minded mission• Opportunities for Scouts, Bat Mitzvas, Bar Mitzvas and students to fulfill their

community projects

Helping families in our community keep their pets intheir home despite difficult economic times. A large

portion of the shelter populations are petsrelinquished due to financial strain on the household.

We hope to positively impact this population, byproviding dog and cat food to pets owned by Seniors

and the Unemployed, once a month.

Volunteer Program

We are always in need of volunteers to help us with daily walks, programs, events, andthe general well-being and socialization of the dogs and cats in our care. Our volunteersdirectly improve the lives of our rescues.

Volunteer positions include:

• Dog Handler

• Cat Handler

• Adoption Events

• Clerical

• Pet Pantry

• PR/Fundraising

• Photographers

• Groomers

• Dog Behavior

• Training

CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS:

A way for Corporate employees to support The Pet Rescue Center in a meaningful

and tangible way. Contact us today to become a Corporate Partner!

Corporate Partnerships

• Donate Today – Support what we do, because we do it for them. Be a part of ourteam and help us Rescue.Rehab.Rehome those dogs and cats that are “at risk”.

• Help us have a voice! Tell your friends, tell the media, host an event to help useducate, increase awareness and raise funds for our programs.

• Donate your time – Get Involved! We need your help! Do you have a job that offersa specific skill? Do you have time and love to give to our rescues?We need you!

• Work for a company that offers employee matching or employee contribution? Wewant to be listed as a beneficiary, so nominate us today!

• Need help setting up your Will, or wondering how your appreciated stocks can bedonated to us? We appreciate your thoughtful consideration. Contact us today!

• Passionate about what we do and want to learn more? Contact ustoday to set up an educational lecture for a group.

How You Can Help

Corban1-year-old unaltered male Chihuahua mix

Rescued on July 16, 2014

Rescued from a high kill shelter and brought to

The Pet Rescue Center, this little guy had

only known neglect during his short life.

Despite having a body that was hairless and

covered with crusty demodectic mange, and also

testing positive for Giardia, Corban was so happy to

be alive and eager to please. He is now fully

recovered, adopted and living with a loving family

and a new big fur sister.

In 2007, Blythe felt the time was right to act andco-found a non-profit with her husband, Dr.Matthew Wheaton of Alicia Pet Care Center, thatwould address the needs not being met in theanimal community and to set an innovativecooperative example to those involved withanimal care. Having earned her Bachelors Degreein Psychology from Northern Arizona University,she possesses the drive and know how to readpeople and connect with them personally. “Thereis no one answer to the problems animals face inthis world, but with the creation of The PetRescue Center, I hope to set a good example andsave as many lives as I can.”

Our Founders

Dr. Matthew Wheaton is a second generation veterinarian who was born and raised in Laguna Beach,California. His father, Dr. Jack Wheaton, owned Corona Del Mar Animal Hospital for 25 years and aftera brief retirement, opened Aliso Animal Clinic in South Laguna Beach. After graduation from UC Davis,Dr. Wheaton completed a rigorous internship program at California Animal Hospital in West Los Angeles.He purchased Alicia Pet Clinic after 3 years at Animal Urgent Care and has been the Hospital Directorever since. Alicia Pet Clinic expanded to a new site in the Spring of 2008, becoming Alicia Pet CareCenter, a premier veterinary facility in Orange County.

The Pet Rescue Center has enabled Dr. Wheaton to realize his goal of helping petsin almost every aspect of life, from veterinary care and rescue, to creating new families.

- Co-Founder & Executive Director

– Co-Founder, Medical Director & Board President

Our Staff

Jan Henry with Monty

Kati Winters with Pygmy

Kati Winters - Operations DirectorKati has always been a passionate advocate for animals. Shehas past experience working for Irvine Animal Shelter, AliciaPet Care Center and as the former Rescue Coordinator ofThe Pet Rescue Center. She is a Veterinary Technician, andher dedication and confidence with animals quickly carved aplace for her skills within The Pet Rescue Center. As The PetRescue Center's Operations Director, Kati is up to the task tohelp at-risk dogs and cats find their forever families byutilizing her skilled training, organization skills, her pastexperience of animal behavior and care and true love for allour furry friends we rescue.

Jan Henry– Development DirectorJan adopted Monty from The Pet Rescue Center in March of2011. Jan became very committed to supporting the cause ofanimal rescue because of her experience with adopting arescued dog. Jan has a degree in Non-Profit AgencyAdministration and began volunteering shortly after Monty’sadoption. She began her professional career with The PetRescue Center as a Development Assistant and quickly roseto take over the Development Director position. Shepossesses strong administrative and communication skillsand has been invaluable in her role, securing multiplenational grants, gaining new corporate partnerships, andincreasing private donations through monthly giving andemployee matching programs. Understanding that Monty’sstory is the story of each rescue we take in has given Jan apersonal drive to make a difference in the animal rescuecommunity.

Annual Events

Host an event and raise funds for The Pet Rescue Center!

• Pick a date and location for your meal or social gathering (wine

tasting, brunch, tea party, cocktails and appetizers, etc).

• Determine agreed upon donation amount for each guest

($50-$500 per person). 100% of the donations will support

The Pet Rescue Center's programs.*

• Inform us of your date so we can arrange for a Pet Rescue

Center staff member to speak to your guests.

• We will set up a private online fundraising page for you.

• You send out electronic invitations (paperless post, evite, etc.).

• Send us your guest list so to allow us to handle RSVP's,

payment and tax receipts.

• Make it fun and easy and co-host an event with a friend who

shares your passion for The Pet Rescue Center! Make sure

to invite people you would like to introduce to the cause of

saving the lives of dogs and cats in our community that are

at-risk of euthanasia. Saving a life is rewarding and as easy as

attending one of our fundraising events!

(*any expenses incurred are the responsibility of the host.)

The Pet Rescue Center's Annual Happy Tails ReunionA fun-filled play date for our rescues and their foreverfamilies, and new friends too.

Why We Are Necessary?

Comments We Commonly Hear…

“Aren’t there enough rescue groups to take all the animals on the euthanasia list?”Shelters are city or county funded organizations that are limited in space and funding.Euthanasia will happen until adoption rates supersede the amount of puppies and kittensborn each year. Because not every dog and cat is spayed or neutered, we have limited waysto slow the ever-growing population. Rescue groups are staffed and funded by privatedonations and volunteers, to supplement the problem of shelter overcrowding and limitedmunicipal resources. We can only do so much, and we are often bound by lack of space andfunding as well. Hopefully, together we will someday come to a No-Kill solution.

“Why would you need to rescue kittens and puppies? Surely they would never euthanize ababy.”Shelters are limited in money, and money is time. The longer the animal needs to stay, themore likely it is to be euthanized at the shelter. This puts INJURED, SICK, PREGNANT andYOUNG first to be killed. This is why we focus on rescuing those that need us most.

“I don’t want a pet that is damaged goods.”Most dogs and cats at shelters average 9 months to 2 years old. This is due to puppy/kittenshock or the “impulse buy”. Adding a pet to your family takes planning and thought on behalfof the human. The pet is the victim of this kind of spontaneity. Forethought in adding a petto the family is not always done and the result is often a surrender to the shelter.

“We need to find a good loving home for our doggies. I cannot keep up with the responsibilityof them and with a new baby coming I just think they deserve more than we can give them.”This is always a sad and hard decision in a family, but if circumstances require that a pet mustbe re-homed, we must provide an option to the owner. We can’t approve all cases, but doconsider each one and try to weigh them fairly. If we accept an owner relinquishment, we willdo our best to find a new home for that beloved pet.

“Spay and Neuter is the answer”There is no ONE answer to the domestic pet problems thatface our communities. We believe that our approach ofproactive and reactive programs to address all aspects of petownership, shelter over-population, and pet health sets anexample that is unique and effective.

Join Us In Our Efforts, Become A Part Of Our Team!

Spay or Neuter, Microchipping, Vaccinations & Medical Care Due to Neglect and/or ShelterConditions (ie., Kennel Cough, Parvo, URI, Mange)

Releases a Dog or Cat From the Shelter into Our Care

Can Fix A Urinary Blockage (#1 reason for a Cat Surrender)Pays for Cherry Eye Repair Surgery for A Dog

for Amputation Surgery Due to Trauma/Neglect (Common Injury of pets surren-dered to shelter)

Pays for Rabies Vaccinations for all our Rescues for 1 year - $12 perDog/Cat

Pays for Microchips for One Year (150 Dogs/Cats)

Pays for All Vaccinations for One Year (150 Dogs/Cats)

Pays for Spays/Neuters for One Year (150 Dogs/Cats)

Where Your Money Helps