JOIN FOUNDING ANGELS

What makes the Animal-Angels Foundation (and "Cotton’s Angels") special isn't just that we love dogs—it’s that we are moving the needle from reactive rescue to proactive retention. Most organizations focus on the "after"—saving the dog after it’s abandoned. We focus on the "before" and the "during" to ensure the abandonment never happens.

Here is why someone should become a Founding Angel:

1. We Attack the "Why" (The SNIP Pillar)

Shelters are full because of unplanned litters and financial strain.

• The "Special" Factor: We don’t just offer a low-cost surgery; we provide a $100 recovery stipend.
• Why Donate: You aren't just paying for a vet visit; you are providing a safety net that prevents a family from having to choose between their pet’s health and their grocery bill.

2. We Support the "Human" (The Adoption Boost Pillar)

The first 90 days are when most adoptions fail.

• The "Special" Factor: Through Cotton’s Adoption Boost, we provide the gear, the vaccines, and the "Wagging Tails & Whiskers" education.
• Why Donate: You are funding a "success kit" that ensures the dog doesn't end up back in the shelter system. Your donation buys stability.

3. We Listen to the "Dog" (The Sniff & Greet Pillar)

Standard adoptions are often high-stress and rushed.

• The "Special" Factor: Our "Dog-Led Discovery" model removes the bars and the barks. We create a quiet space where the dog chooses the human.
• Why Donate: You are supporting a scientifically-backed, compassionate matching process that results in much lower return rates.

Why Become a "Founding Angel"?

Becoming a Founding Angel (those who donate to the 501(c)3 filing) is about more than a tax deduction— it’s about Legacy.

• The Ground Floor of a Movement: You aren't just helping an existing machine; you are building the engine. Your $25 or $100 donation is the "Seed Money" that will grow into thousands of surgeries and adoptions.
• Economic Impact for Pinson: You are investing in your own community. Fewer strays and more stable pet owners mean a safer, cleaner, and more economically vibrant Alabama.
• Permanent Recognition: Founding Angels aren't forgotten. Your name will be listed on our website and in our annual reports as one of the visionaries who made the Foundation "Official."
• Lays the foundation for thousands of future SNIP surgeries and adoptions
• Invests directly in Pinson and surrounding Alabama communities
• Unlocks Grants for Animals: Your donations help unlock $50,000 or more in grants.
• Exclusive Founding Angel badge recognizing your role in keeping shelters empty from the start

Most people give to a cause. A Founding Angel builds one. By helping us clear the final legal hurdle of our 501(c)3, you are unlocking our ability to apply for massive grants and corporate partnerships. You aren't just giving $50 today; you are enabling us to receive $50,000 tomorrow.

Honoring those who believed first and helped build the mission