Emily's Legacy Rescue Inc.

Emily's Legacy Rescue (ELR) is named after the Founder's Dalmatian, Emily, who died 7/20/08.  It was after Emily's death that her owner wanted to adopt and save a life.  In July 2014, Emily's Legacy Rescue filed for their Federal Tax ID number and started the process of starting the rescue.  In October 2014, ELR took in it's first animals to be adopted with Demi and her five kittens.

ELR is a fully volunteer/foster-based rescue.  No one receives a salary to help animals in need.  In 2024, ELR pulled 187 cats and 32 dogs from Animal Services, the Iowa Park Shelter and  strays or owner surrendered.  ELR had 139 cats and 23 dogs adopted.  ELR has the philosophy of once we receive an animal into our rescue they are ours until they get their forever home.  We receive many messages from the city informing us about animals in need which just come in too young or may have medical issues needing assistance.  We treat for Parvo, heart worms, broken legs, neck wounds, ring worm, etc.  We do not pass on these costs to the adopters.  It is about saving animal's lives and getting them into a forever loving home.

ELR started the Tulip Fund (which is a program of ELR) to provide assistance to owners who have animals with medical needs to ensure they get seen by a vet.  The Tulip Fund was created to help owners keep their pets instead of owner surrendering them to the city shelters because they cannot afford a vet visit.  If we can help stop an animal from being turned into a shelter and keep the animal in it's loving home, it is our goal.  

Your donation goes a long way in helping to impact the lives of many 4 legged Wichitans living in our community.  It helps with the vetting costs especially when they are sick and need a little extra help.  Thank you for your support!!