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$10,000 Goal
Our story begins in the 1980s, when the founder and his wife started rescuing dogs. Through the popularity of their own Golden Retrievers, Sadie and Hannah, they were contacted by animal control regarding a Golden Retriever that was going to be euthanized. Her name was Jenny. They were able to find her a home and then replaced her with another homeless dog. This is the cycle that started Dirk's Fund. They rescued rehabilitated and found loving homes for eleven dogs in the first year. The director and his wife used their own home, resources and personal time to make sure each and every dog's life had a happy ending.
The name Dirk comes from a Great Pyrenees who could not use his back legs and desperately needed surgery. The surgery was more than the directors could afford, so they began asking for donations for "Dirk's Fund." Dirk was a wonderful dog and they were able to raise enough money to pay for his surgery. After that, the name just stuck.
Our goals are to assist in ending animal suffering and to reduce the homeless dog population in our region. It is imperative to end the cycle of animal cruelty. We believe it is important to reach out to the community to educate children and adults to stop this cycle of animal suffering. When dogs are taken into Dirk's Fund they are treated as our own and provided the care and compassion they deserve.
Organization name
Dirk's Fund Golden Retriever and Large Breed Rescue
Tax id (EIN)
43-1863897
Mission/Purpose
Animal - Rescues & Shelters
Operating Budget
Micro: $50,001 - $250,000
Service Area
Franklin County, Jefferson County, Madison County, Monroe County, St Charles County, St Clair County, St Louis City, St Louis County, Warren County, Washington County
Audiences Served
General Public
Address
526 Indian Warpath Dr