Our Mission:

To inspire compassion and responsibility for animals, in addition to rescuing, rehabilitating and finding homes for companion animals.

Our Profile:

Forte Animal Rescue is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, seeking solutions for pet-overpopulation, as well as working together with the community to cultivate the human-animal bond through educational programs and activities.

Our Objectives:

	After years of work in animal rescue, we established this unique organization in January 2003 to function as a "hub" for people and the rescue community in order to help each other. We believe this is necessary in helping the rescue community to achieve its common goals of saving the lives of as many animals as possible.
	Stop people from taking their animals to the pound through our Outreach Program by advising them of possible solutions, introducing them to appropriate trainers for their specific problems, or assisting them in finding new homes for their pets through our Adoption Program.
	Serve as a liaison between animals and the general public. Our new educational program will help improve pet-people relations and understanding of responsibilities. This is especially important because lack of such knowledge is one of the direct causes of abandonment of companion animals.

Did you know?

1. Forte Animal Rescue started saving lives in 2002. To date, FAR has saved the lives of nearly 700 dogs!
2. At any given time, Forte Animal Rescue typically has 40 to 50 animals in its care.
3. Forte Animal Rescue does not have a facility, therefore the first month of care for an animal costs an average of $850 including spay or neuter. Thereafter, boarding alone is $500 per month - medical care is additional.
4. It is now the law in the city and county of Los Angeles, but Forte Animal Rescue has always urged people to alter their pets, for their health and to seek solutions for the pet overpopulation. FAR founder Marie Atake currently serves on the city of Los Angeles Spay/Neuter Ordinance Advisory Committee as the Council District 11 Appointee.
5. Foster parents are critical in rehabilitating and placing dogs. Although many people say they dread fostering because the thought of letting go is too much to bear, joy replaces that dread when the foster sees the dog that would have died goes into a permanent home. Many fosters stay in touch with the adopters and foster again!
6. Forte Animal Rescue is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that survives solely on donations.
7. Unlike some rescue organizations that won’t admit they euthanize “unadoptable” dogs, Forte Animal Rescue is 100% NO KILL.
8. Forte Animal Rescue was named in honor of Forte, the founder's Shiloh Shepherd (1992-1999) she saved from the death row.
9. Forte Animal Rescue is one of few rescue organizations that offer a Junior Volunteer Program. FAR believes it’s imperative to invest in today’s youth and create well-rounded young adults that will serve their communities in the future.
10. Forte Animal Rescue holds adoptions each Saturday, 12:30-3:30 pm, at Centinela Feed & Pet Supplies, 3860 S. Centinela Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
11. Forte Animal Rescue is an all-breed rescue group. FAR rescues any breed or mix from poodles to pit bulls because FAR volunteers believe all animals deserve a chance at life.
12. FAR volunteers are an invaluable resource. To learn more about how to become one, go to http://www.farescue.org/volunteering.html .