Frequently Asked Questions
At Valhalla Rescue Center, we're driven by a deep passion to serve the most vulnerable members of the dog community. It's a calling rooted in our commitment to compassion, empathy, and justice. While many organizations focus on supporting owner surrenders and shelter dogs, we've chosen to dedicate ourselves to advocating for those who need it most: dogs living in neglect, abuse, and abandonment.
These dogs, often forgotten and overlooked, are the true underdogs of our community. They're the ones who have been left to suffer, without a voice to speak for them. Our mission is to be that voice, stand up for them, and fight for their right to live a life free from pain, fear, and neglect.
Our Intake Policy
Why don't you accept owner surrenders?
We focus our limited resources on the most at-risk dogs who are victims of medical or physical neglect and abuse. This allows us to maintain capacity for emergency cases and provide targeted support where it's needed most.
Our mission is focused on helping the most at-risk dogs. By maintaining this focus, we can ensure we have the resources and capacity to respond immediately when critical cases arise.
How does your intake philosophy help the community?
Our focused approach allows us to:
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Provide immediate support for the most severe cases
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Maintain consistent intake capacity
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Make a deeper impact by concentrating our resources
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Create sustainable, long-term solutions for at-risk dogs