Originally conceived in 2009, On My Way Home Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Las Vegas, Nevada. We rescue dogs, cats, small animals, reptiles, and farm animals. We are a foster-based and sanctuary organization focusing upon rehabilitating the animals that we rescue on an individual-basis approach. We espouse a socially conscious rescue philosophy of transparency, with a stringent commitment to excellence, and focus on the needs of each animal individually. We believe in quality over quantity in order to maximize the potential for each animal in our care. This means that we are not striving to take in high numbers of animals, but instead to give the highest quality of care and a better experience for each individual. The animals in our care come from high-kill animal shelters, owner surrenders, neglect situations, puppy mills, and from fellow rescuers. Some of these animals have been abused, neglected, abandoned, forgotten, or simply re-homed due to necessity or convenience. We are not here to pass judgment upon people who need to rehome their animals. Instead, we focus upon how to best move forward to provide the animal with the best possible life. In addition, we help pet owners and other non-profit organizations in need of financial support get necessary and affordable services for animals in need. In our rescue, each animal receives a full medical evaluation, temperament testing, foster care, rehabilitation, training, spay/neuter, microchipping, vaccinations, dental attention, and medical care so that they can be their healthiest and most well-rounded selves. They are each placed into an appropriate foster home that has been carefully vetted by our team. Because we tailor the rescue process to the unique characteristics of each animal, we have enjoyed a great success rate with our adoptive families, as each animal’s individual needs are identified and addressed prior to their adoption into loving forever homes.
Our adoption process itself requires meeting each animal, followed by a cooling off period of at least overnight away from the animal to remove the risk of spontaneity adoptions. A home check is required. While not every adopter is approved for adoption, the focus is always upon what is best for the animal so that they are placed as responsibly as possible. The goal is ALWAYS what is best for the animal but with consideration and respect for the humans as well.