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TAILS Foundation Inc - Future TAILS Park Plaza
Ideas, Plans, Dreams! Please check back frequently as things update :)
Ideas, Plans, Dreams! Please check back frequently as things update :)
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If all the planets aligned just right, this would be the dream:
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TAILS Park Plaza will be a place that defines TAILS Foundation Inc's mission of providing services, resources, and education necessary to obtain
optimal health and well-being for all animals. This helps keep pets in their homes so a sanctuary, rescue or shelter is only needed in extreme circumstances. |
ORGANIZATION : Founded in April 2016, TAILS Foundation Inc’s mission is to help families care for their pets by providing services, resources, and education necessary to obtain optimal health and well-being for their animals. TAILS Foundation Inc has an extensive website that families can access to find the help they need. The Help Center on the website provides resources and collaborates with other nonprofit organizations that help families impacted by the rising cost of living. These programs include Food4TAILS Pet Food Pantry, RainbowTAILS (supporting end-of-life care for terminal/elderly pets), and TAILS4Life (medical assistance and resources).
Our goal is to keep pets at home with their families instead of surrendering them to a shelter due to temporary financial situations. Our vision is to create a world where all pet owners have access to basic, affordable pet health care regardless of economic status.
TARGET POPULATION and COMMUNITY NEED: There are over 80k households in Kootenai County that have pets and of those 3% are likely to give up their animals due to the rising cost of living expenses. When pet owners with incomes lower than $50,000 were asked which service might have helped them the most, the majority indicated free or low-cost veterinary care (40%), free or low-cost spay/neuter services (30%) and free or low-cost pet food (30%). Other concerns would be low-cost training, boarding and pet-friendly housing, including pet deposits.
IMPACT: Kootenai County is the fastest growing metropolitan area in the fastest growing state in the nation. As our population increases and cost of living rises, it is imperative to provide low-cost veterinary services for the health and welfare of pets in our community. This will also prevent future surrender and euthanasia of unwanted animals due to overpopulation.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND SUSTAINABILITY: TAILS Foundation Inc regularly participates in fundraisers, events, expos and fairs to raise awareness. Community grants from local businesses help provide for our Help Center programs including partnering with ten different food banks and business locations to provide pet food monthly to those in need. In addition, we are working towards opening a thrift store that will help provide sustainable income for these programs and services and become a place for volunteers to congregate in the future. TAILS Foundation Inc’s main fundraiser will be the TAILSRewards Discount Card program, which as it grows will also provide more sustainable income.
Our goal is to keep pets at home with their families instead of surrendering them to a shelter due to temporary financial situations. Our vision is to create a world where all pet owners have access to basic, affordable pet health care regardless of economic status.
TARGET POPULATION and COMMUNITY NEED: There are over 80k households in Kootenai County that have pets and of those 3% are likely to give up their animals due to the rising cost of living expenses. When pet owners with incomes lower than $50,000 were asked which service might have helped them the most, the majority indicated free or low-cost veterinary care (40%), free or low-cost spay/neuter services (30%) and free or low-cost pet food (30%). Other concerns would be low-cost training, boarding and pet-friendly housing, including pet deposits.
IMPACT: Kootenai County is the fastest growing metropolitan area in the fastest growing state in the nation. As our population increases and cost of living rises, it is imperative to provide low-cost veterinary services for the health and welfare of pets in our community. This will also prevent future surrender and euthanasia of unwanted animals due to overpopulation.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND SUSTAINABILITY: TAILS Foundation Inc regularly participates in fundraisers, events, expos and fairs to raise awareness. Community grants from local businesses help provide for our Help Center programs including partnering with ten different food banks and business locations to provide pet food monthly to those in need. In addition, we are working towards opening a thrift store that will help provide sustainable income for these programs and services and become a place for volunteers to congregate in the future. TAILS Foundation Inc’s main fundraiser will be the TAILSRewards Discount Card program, which as it grows will also provide more sustainable income.
THE PUSH FOR LOW-COST VETERINARY CARE:
Currently over 2,000 animals are relinquished to shelters and rescues every year over-filling capacity. Due to covid, spay and neuter services were not a lifesaving procedure, therefore was not a priority. We are now seeing the results of hundreds of animals that were unaltered. Cats specifically are not getting fixed due to the high cost of spay/neuter resulting in over 2,400 kittens in foster care every “season”. With our only low-cost spay/neuter facility in Kootenai County having 4-6 month waiting period, a significant portion of the unaltered pet community does not get fixed before procreating. There is a tremendous need for AFFORDABLE services. Time and time again I see people looking for low-cost options and there are none. People are having to choose between paying rent, food, gas, etc. and having to pay for veterinary care for their pets, which leads to a higher rate of euthanasia for treatable injuries and diseases.
Pet Statistics in Kootenai County
The Shocking Reason Why People Give Up Their Pets
New Study Spotlights Need to Help People Keep their Pets
The Cost of Owning a Pet in 2022
Currently over 2,000 animals are relinquished to shelters and rescues every year over-filling capacity. Due to covid, spay and neuter services were not a lifesaving procedure, therefore was not a priority. We are now seeing the results of hundreds of animals that were unaltered. Cats specifically are not getting fixed due to the high cost of spay/neuter resulting in over 2,400 kittens in foster care every “season”. With our only low-cost spay/neuter facility in Kootenai County having 4-6 month waiting period, a significant portion of the unaltered pet community does not get fixed before procreating. There is a tremendous need for AFFORDABLE services. Time and time again I see people looking for low-cost options and there are none. People are having to choose between paying rent, food, gas, etc. and having to pay for veterinary care for their pets, which leads to a higher rate of euthanasia for treatable injuries and diseases.
Pet Statistics in Kootenai County
The Shocking Reason Why People Give Up Their Pets
New Study Spotlights Need to Help People Keep their Pets
The Cost of Owning a Pet in 2022
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LETTERS OF REFERENCE/RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR GRANTS, SPONSORS, INVESTORS |
The Visionary, Founder, President/CEO:
LaRain Saige has an extensive list of animal welfare and behavioral credentials. She is the founder and Director of the TAILS Foundation Inc and TAILS411 PET Business Directory, two symbiotic organizations which support families and pet owners in the community. The Foundation’s many programs include pet health and nutrition classes, pet behavioral education, end-of-life vouchers, and a pet food bank. While working for the Walmart Corporation for 16 years opening new stores and superstores, LaRain also ramped up credentials and experience with nonprofits, including as leadership and trainer for the Boy Scouts of America, Relay For Life, Kootenai Humane Society and others. She is qualified and passionate to do this work.
More information about the founder of TAILS Foundation Inc can be found here
A tax deduction for charitable contribution, due to the 501c3 status of the foundation, is available as a charitable offset to full market rents.
LaRain Saige has an extensive list of animal welfare and behavioral credentials. She is the founder and Director of the TAILS Foundation Inc and TAILS411 PET Business Directory, two symbiotic organizations which support families and pet owners in the community. The Foundation’s many programs include pet health and nutrition classes, pet behavioral education, end-of-life vouchers, and a pet food bank. While working for the Walmart Corporation for 16 years opening new stores and superstores, LaRain also ramped up credentials and experience with nonprofits, including as leadership and trainer for the Boy Scouts of America, Relay For Life, Kootenai Humane Society and others. She is qualified and passionate to do this work.
More information about the founder of TAILS Foundation Inc can be found here
A tax deduction for charitable contribution, due to the 501c3 status of the foundation, is available as a charitable offset to full market rents.
2022-2023 SUPPORTERS:
Sponsors, Partners & Members
Sponsors, Partners & Members
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Tractor Supply Co. – Coeur d’Alene
Potlatch No. 1 Federal Credit Union Walmart – Post Falls & Stateline Kootenai Electric Co-Op FirstLight Home Care – Spokane/CdA Kiwanis Club of Coeur d’Alene Post Falls Kiwanis Club Grow Ignited Rotary Club of Coeur d’Alene Mountain America Credit Union Medicare Made Easy Thermography Northwest Happy Homes Rental Service Sowing Joy Farm Alison Koch/Marsh McLennan Agency Priebe Properties Dog-N-It Hotel and Daycare Companions Animal Center Cloud Vapor – Post Falls Northwest Pizza Company Nylabone Plano Paws Salud Skinnies Numerica Credit Union Kootenai Electric Co-Op High Society Brewing - Hayden Diggin’ Your Dog Skip and Scamper Spokane Teacher’s Credit Union Idaho Central Credit Union |
Squeaky’s Car Wash
United States Tennis Association Spokane Indians Glad Dogs Nation Big Sky Products Kenny’s Candies Kootenai Health – Tolli Willhite KoKoPelli Coffee – PF Thomas Hammer – PF Tilly’s on Seventh Pupcakes and More Sue’s Pet Grooming Evergroom, LLC Purrs4Life Cœur Climbing Baba’s Candies Gem State Bison MELTZ Extreme Grilled Cheese Next Level Consulting J-Marie Edler/doTERRA Positive Directions Positive Difference, LLC Springhill Suites Hayden Chamber of Commerce Post Falls Chamber of Commerce US Tennis Association Idaho Potato Commission Slick Rock Spokane Chiefs Le Peep Cafe Earth Rated World’s Best Cat Litter |
Maryhill Winery
Vino Wine Shop Parker Subaru Food Closet US Tennis Association Spokane Chiefs Benebone Earth Rated World’s Best Cat Litter Spokane Teacher’s Credit Union Idaho Central Credit Union Hauser Lake Lions Club Market at the Heart Gathered for Good Newby-Ginnings Post Falls Food Bank The Altar Food Bank Bestowing the Basics-Athol Doggie Walk Bags Drink Katy’s Earthbath EmerAid Healthy Pet KitNipBox LickiMats Benebone Hospice Thrift Store Fluff ‘n’ Tuff NextHome Solid Ground Full Moon |
