The Problem:
Each year, more than 6 million companion animals enter U.S. shelters, about 3 million dogs and 3 million cats. Tragically, nearly 1 million of these animals, including 390,000 dogs and 530,000 cats, are euthanized annually. Yet there is hope: approximately 4 million shelter animals find new homes every year, reflecting growing progress in reducing euthanasia and increasing adoptions.
These figures highlight the critical importance of responsible pet ownership and the ongoing need to support shelters and rescue organizations working tirelessly to save lives and create lasting futures for vulnerable animals.
The Solution:
The Verstandig Family Foundation is proud to partner with Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to support its South Carolina Rescue Campus, a vital hub providing vulnerable animals with the care, compassion, and second chances they deserve.
Anchored by the Verstandig Family Foundation Vet Clinic, the campus delivers high-quality veterinary care, affordable spay/neuter services, and lifesaving treatment for even the most critical cases. With dedicated facilities for heartworm treatment and boarding, it offers a safe haven for dogs recovering from illness and for pets whose families are navigating temporary hardship.
Every animal that comes through the Rescue Campus receives the support needed for a healthier, brighter future—whether through medical care, vaccinations, or the simple gift of love and attention. Serving as both a rescue center and a community resource, the campus promotes responsible pet ownership while making veterinary care more accessible.
Through the dedication of Lucky Dog’s volunteers, fosters, and donors, hundreds of animals each month are transported from overcrowded shelters into caring homes. Together, we are helping to reduce shelter overcrowding and creating new beginnings – one rescue, one adoption, and one loving home at a time.
Media Coverage:
“Lucky Dog Animal Rescue is grateful for the lifesaving support of the Verstandig Family Foundation. By encouraging others to their commitment to Lucky Dog, the foundation multiplies not just its impact but also Lucky Dog’s reach. It’s an inspiration to us all.”
Animal Welfare Partners
