Rescue Partnership Application
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Rescue Partner (RP) program, your organization must:
- Be a non-profit (as defined in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code) animal rescue organization
- Be operated for the purpose of animal adoption
- Have no criminal or administrative violations involving crimes against animals
- Be in compliance with all animal-related laws
Application Process
Organizations interested in becoming RP's must complete this online application which will include attaching the following documents:
- Your organization's 501(c)(3) IRS determination letter
- Your organization's statement of purpose, indicating the primary breed/species that the organization rescues
- The adoption agreement used by your organization when adopting animals into new homes
- The list of people authorized to place a hold on an animal on the rescue's behalf
- The list of approved Foster Homes in Kern County
- The list of locations (other than foster homes) in Kern County used to house animals
Important Notes
If RP is located within unincorporated Kern County, Kern County Animal Services will conduct a property/kennel inspection prior to approval.