Our Story: Shelby Shelter Animal Rescue - About Us
At Shelby Shelter Non-Profit, our mission is more than just a cause – it's a promise of compassion, healing, and new beginnings. Inspired by the meaning of 'Shelby,' a place where willows grow, we embrace the symbolism of the willow tree as a beacon of hope and renewal for every animal in our care.
Our hearts beat with the rhythm of empathy as we strive to provide a sanctuary of love and belonging for animals of all sizes. Through our community outreach programs and initiatives, we reach out with open arms to those who need us most, offering solace and support to every soul in search of a home.
As a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation, we are driven by a relentless passion to combat cat and dog overpopulation with kindness and understanding. We educate, advocate, and nurture, knowing that each act of compassion ripples outward, creating waves of positive change in our world.
Together, we dream of a future where every animal is cherished, every heart is healed, and every life is valued. Join us on this journey of love, hope, and transformation – because every animal deserves a second chance to bloom.
Shelby Shelter is a licensed animal shelter and nonprofit charitable organization with 501(c)3 status. We are proud to operate as a strictly no-kill organization, committed to the welfare of animals in our care. Our FEIN is 45-1582187, and can also be found on Guidestar.org, reflecting our commitment to transparency and accountability.
Your sustained contributions to Shelby Shelter are tax-deductible as permitted by law. Rest assured that 100% of your donation goes directly towards providing food, medication, shelter, and veterinary care for the animals under our rescue. Upon making a donation, an official receipt will be automatically provided to you for your records.
Shelby Shelter Non-Profit | Embracing Compassion | Inspiring Hope | Changing Live
Providing Temporary Homes
We offer temporary refuge to animals, via foster homes and shelter. With your help, we provide safe havens where they can find comfort and care while awaiting their forever homes.
Rescuing Animals
Shelby Shelter swiftly intervenes to rescue animals facing euthanasia, often within a mere 72-hour window, providing them with a fresh start and sparing them from a fate on death row.
Aiding Strays
Rescuing, providing care for, and implementing trap-and-release efforts for stray animals, offering hope and a chance for a brighter future.
Health & Healing
Shelby Shelter ensures sick animals receive comprehensive healthcare, offering them comfort and healing on their journey to recovery
“When I first got involved in rescue, it was just to foster an animal on a temporary bases because, like many, I had 2 jobs and just didn’t feel I had time to do anything else. Over the course of a few months I became more aware of how inefficient and unjust the system was with regards to animal care and value for life itself.
Having seen hundreds of animals euthanized over the course of a few days, at no fault of thier own, I knew I had to do more. So, I began doing research and making time for what was important, saving lives.
Now when people tell me, ‘Jessica, you cant save the world’, I just respond, ‘No, I cant, but I can make a world of difference to those that I help’. ”
— Jessica M. Baker, Founder