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
- The signed Rescue Agreement
Important Notes
If RP is located within unincorporated Kern County, Kern County Animal Services will conduct a property/kennel inspection prior to approval.