Whiskers Rescue & Foster in Richmond, Indiana
About Whiskers Rescue & Foster
Whiskers Rescue & Foster is an animal rescue in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 2022. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Help the Animals, about 1.7 mi away.
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39.82926, -84.89898
What Whiskers Rescue & Foster does
We have no confirmed information about the animals and services here yet. If you work or volunteer there, tell us what it offers.
- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Help the Animals2101 W Main St, Richmond, INAnimal shelter1.7 mi
- Animal Welfare League1825 Chester Blvd, Richmond, INAnimal shelter2.0 mi
- 2nd Chance Animal Rescue of Richmond2905 US-35, Richmond, INAnimal rescue4.0 mi
- Liberty Acres United Rescue Animal Sanctuary3546 E Mitchell Rd, Liberty, INAnimal sanctuary8.3 mi
- Adopt-A-Dog1583 E Kitchel Rd, Liberty, INAnimal rescue12 mi
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Where is Whiskers Rescue & Foster located?
Whiskers Rescue & Foster is at 120 E Main St, Richmond, IN 47374 in Wayne County.
What are the hours of Whiskers Rescue & Foster?
No opening hours are on record. Call the organization or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Whiskers Rescue & Foster?
Start on whiskers-rescue-foster.business.site, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip. Rescues often place animals from foster homes, so meetings are by appointment.
Can I surrender a pet to Whiskers Rescue & Foster?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Are donations to Whiskers Rescue & Foster tax-deductible?
Whiskers Rescue & Foster matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 87-3131151). Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
Related guides
- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- Shelter vs Rescue vs Humane SocietyHow municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs and foster-based rescues differ in funding, intake and adoption.
- How to Help an Animal ShelterDonations that shelters actually need, volunteering, fostering, sharing adoptable pets and other ways to help without adopting.
- How to Adopt a DogWhere to look, how the application, meet-and-greet and home check work, what it costs, and how to pick a dog that fits your life.