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Animal Welfare in Rural America Survey

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Developed by rural animal welfare leaders, this survey is a key part of a national effort to bring meaningful attention and support to the unique challenges faced by rural animal shelters, rescues, and welfare organizations.

Despite the critical role rural organizations play in their communities, detailed information about the specific obstacles they encounter—such as funding, staffing, veterinary access, infrastructure, and community engagement—is limited. Without this data, rural voices often go unheard in national discussions, and solutions are designed without considering the realities of rural work.

Your input will help both local and national leaders better understand these challenges and advocate for resources, policies, and partnerships that truly address rural needs. This is an opportunity to ensure that the realities of rural animal welfare are recognized and supported.

Your responses are valuable and will be kept confidential. Thank you for sharing your experiences and contributing to this important effort. Submitting your survey with valid contact information will enter you into a drawing for a $100 gift card courtesy of RURAL HUMANE.

Please note that most questions on the survey are optional. Please answer what you can but feel free to skip any questions that you do not have the answer to or that do not apply to you or your organization. 

Please let us know who you are. 
These questions are about your organization. Please answer them to the best of your ability.  Please answer as much as you can; however, if there is information that you do not know or cannot obtain, you can skip the question. 
Name of your organization:
Organization Primary Operational Location
How do you classify your organization? 
How do you classify your organization?