2025 ANNUAL REPORT SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION:
2025 was a year of meaningful progress, steady community support, and continued dedication to the animals in our care. This Annual Report Summary highlights the financial activity, donor impact, and operational focus of the sanctuary, based entirely on the financial dataset provided.
MISSION IN ACTION:
Dude's Animal Ranch & Sanctuary exists to provide safety, rehabilitation, and lifelong care for animals in need. Every contribution—whether through donations, adoption fees, or volunteer support—directly fuels this mission.
Our mission is to provide compassionate care for special needs and senior animals, working with pet owners and families to rehome beloved pets due to owner passing or illness. We aim to reduce shelter overcrowding by offering a loving, home-based foster environment. Protecting animals through our foster-to-adopt program, end-of-life care, trap-neuter-release, and public education on responsible ownership remains our priority.
In 2025, the sanctuary continued to prioritize:
High-quality veterinary care
Safe and comfortable sheltering
Adoption services
Community engagement and education
VISION & VALUES:
Our vision is for all animals to live a life free of cruelty and suffering.
We hold the welfare of all animals as our first priority and act as responsible guardians of those in our care. We are committed to ethical stewardship of donor funds and strive to find compassionate solutions benefiting both people and pets. We conduct all dealings ethically, responsibly, and fairly.
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW:
The sanctuary maintained a stable financial position throughout 2025, ending the year with a positive net change in assets.
Total Revenue: $6,733.63
Revenue came from several key sources:
Donations: $5,195.09
Adoption Fees: $987.50
Software Refunds: $189.00
Bank Fee Refunds: $134.79
Office Supply Refunds: $110.00
Animal Supply Refunds: $103.25
Internal Transfers From Savings: $14.00
Total Expenses: $6,517.41
Expense Breakdown:
Animal Supplies: $2,864.48
Veterinary Care: $1,856.63
Software: $534.20
Insurance: $286.64
Office Supplies: $269.39
Bank Fees: $176.00
Marketing Equipment: $138.11
Animal Equipment: $109.99
Marketing Supplies: $69.82
Telecommunications: $68.30
Animal Transportation: $55.00
Marketing Events: $52.84
Web Hosting Domain: $36.01
The largest expense months were June and December, both driven by veterinary care and increased supply needs.
Net Change in Assets: $216.22
The sanctuary ended the year with:
Beginning Cash: $6.58
Ending Cash / Net Assets: $222.80
This positive margin reflects careful stewardship and strong donor support.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
Animal Care
Animal care remained the sanctuary’s largest investment. Veterinary care and supplies accounted for more than half of all expenses, underscoring the sanctuary’s commitment to high-quality treatment and daily wellbeing.
Adoption Services
Adoption fees contributed over $950.00, reflecting successful placements and ongoing community engagement.
Operational Strengthening
Investments in software, insurance, and telecommunications ensured that the sanctuary’s administrative foundation remained strong and compliant.
LOOKING AHEAD:
With a positive financial outcome in 2025, Dude's Animal Ranch & Sanctuary is well-positioned to:
Expand capacity for rescued animals
Strengthen adoption outreach
Enhance medical care capabilities
Grow community partnerships
Continued donor support will be essential as the sanctuary plans for sustainable growth.
CLOSING NOTE:
2025 was a year of resilience, compassion, and steady progress. Every dollar contributed and every hour volunteered helped create a safer, healthier future for the animals who rely on the sanctuary.
Dude's Animal Ranch & Sanctuary remains deeply grateful for the community that makes this work possible.