The rising cost of vet supplies, the larger medical cases that require specialty care, increased boarding costs, the list goes on. The animal welfare system is in serious trouble. MARS has been able to navigate these ups and downs for 18 years without needing a huge influx of financial donations, these last few years have been especially brutal. Adoptions and our very slim margins with the vet clinic can no longer carry the rescue alone. We have always prided ourselves in having 87 cents of every dollar going back into the mission, which is above the nonprofit standard of 50 cents. We still believe that is how rescue should work.

In this uncertain time, where surrenders are daily, fosters are limited, and people are concerned about adopting not knowing their own financial futures, this leaves the animals in their most vulnerable state EVER.

To combat this, MARS needs financial help! We don’t qualify for most grants since we are considered a small organization. A one doctor practice is not practical any longer as the needs are larger than one vet can handle. The goal has and is to provide low cost veterinary services, training, and pet supplies to help pet owners keep animals healthy and in their loving homes.

With the help of our MARS Community every dollar counts! Please give what you can. We literally cannot do this without you.

- Donate now and/or schedule a monthly donation: https://tinyurl.com/MARSFinancialSupport

- Please spread the word! Every dollar helps. Talk to your employer; would they donate or match your donation too? Tell your friends and family. Share, like and engage in our socials.

Thank you MARS Community for supporting us, as a community does.  

Photos above are of a few of the pets with higher than typical bills who needed us or they wouldn’t still be here today.

~Amy S, Executive Director/CEO of Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS)