FAQ

Donations

Are donations to 15/10 Foundation tax-exempt?

Yes. The 15/10 Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) public charity. Your contributions are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

How will you use the funds I donate?

Whether you’re becoming a member or making a one-time donation, either to a specific dog or to the foundation, your contribution helps cover the medical costs of a 15/10 dog and supports the essential overhead required to identify and care for them.

Who can I contact to discuss making a donation or giving a gift to 15/10 Foundation?

Please email [email protected] or call 1 (888) 541-6550.

Where do I mail a donation?

15/10 Foundation
713 Bigley Ave
Charleston, WV 25302

How do I manage my 15/10 Membership?

You can manage your membership, including donation amounts here. If you are having any trouble with managing your donations, please email us from the email address used during your membership registration at [email protected] and we will assist you.

Rescue Partners

Where are you operating?

We currently operate in over 45 cities nationwide, from Los Angeles to Brooklyn. We know that WeRateDogs has a global following, and we want to help address these issues everywhere. The gap we’re filling exists in many places, but we’re committed to expanding responsibly.

What’s the difference between a shelter and a rescue?

Shelters are typically operated and funded by local governments. Animals in shelters are housed in a facility with other animals and are often associated with “animal control” or referred to as “the pound.” Most animal control agencies have an open-intake policy, meaning they generally cannot turn away dogs that are surrendered or found as strays. As a result, many shelters become overcrowded and are sometimes forced to euthanize animals due to a lack of space, funding, or the ability to provide necessary medical care.

Rescue groups, on the other hand, are usually privately run and funded entirely through donations. They often rely on foster homes instead of housing animals in a central facility. Unlike shelters, most rescues have controlled intake—they only accept dogs when they have the resources to properly care for them, such as available foster homes, funding for medical treatment, and space.

What rescues are you currently working with?

We hope to continue expanding our network of rescues both within Los Angeles, and across the country. If you are a rescue interested in working with us, please apply here.

Check out a map of all of our current rescues!

How can I become a rescue partner?

We are strategically expanding across the U.S. If you’re a rescue interested in eventually submitting potential 15/10 dogs, please complete our application here. If you have any questions about the application process or our program, please email [email protected].

The Dogs

How do you choose which dogs to help?

We partner with reputable 501(c)(3) rescues and shelters across the United States that have years of experience in their communities. These partners help identify dogs in the shelter system with medical conditions that make them unlikely to be adopted by the public. Without support, these dogs are also difficult for rescues to take on due to the financial burden. Dogs with severe medical or behavioral challenges are among the most vulnerable populations in the shelter system.

You’ll sponsor them for their whole life?

Whatever medical issue is preventing a dog from being adopted, we’ll cover it entirely—even if that means a monthly prescription or ongoing treatment for the rest of their life. Broken leg? We’ll pay for the surgery and any physical therapy that follows, even after the dog has been adopted.

However, we are not a substitute for pet insurance. We can’t cover future injuries or illnesses that aren’t related to the original medical issue that made adoption difficult. We strongly encourage all new pet parents to consider getting medical insurance for their dog.

How can I adopt a 15/10 dog?

At the top of each dog’s individual page, just below their name, you’ll see the shelter they were rescued from and the rescue currently caring for them. Clicking the rescue’s name will take you to the dog’s page on their website or directly to their adoption form.

Please keep in mind that each rescue has its own adoption requirements.

Can you help me with my personal dog’s medical costs?

Thank you for reaching out to the 15/10 Foundation. We deeply empathize with the challenges faced by those caring for dogs in need, whether personally owned or under the care of a rescue organization. Our mission at the 15/10 Foundation focuses specifically on providing funding for rescue dogs with medical needs. Unfortunately, we are unable to extend financial support to individuals for their personally owned dogs.

For those experiencing financial difficulties in caring for their own pets, we recommend exploring the following resources:

Humane Society Resources: Are You Having Trouble Affording Your Pet?
GoFundMe Campaigns: If you have a fundraising campaign, you can list it here: GoFundMe for Pet Care

The Foundation

Where does the 15/10 Foundation fit in?

Some animals arrive at shelters as injured strays or are surrendered because their previous owners couldn’t afford the medical care they needed. These dogs are less likely to be adopted, as the cost of their immediate or ongoing care is often too much for potential adopters to take on. In many cases, their only chance is a rescue or private party with the resources to cover those expenses. But most rescues can’t take on that kind of long-term financial burden.

That’s where the 15/10 Foundation comes in. We sponsor those dogs and fill that gap. When a dog’s medical costs are covered, it becomes much easier for a rescue to say yes to pulling them from the shelter and helping them find their forever home.

What inspired WeRateDogs to create a foundation?

A few things! Matt adopted Doug, a dog who, without rescue intervention, would likely have been euthanized in a shelter due to both medical and behavioral challenges. Doug’s story is, unfortunately, not unique. Over the years, the WeRateDogs team has gained insight into nearly every facet of the dog welfare space—from shelters and rescue to veterinary care, behavioral support, and the complexity of medical costs and insurance. After consulting with professionals across these areas, the mission of the 15/10 Foundation took shape: to fill a critical gap and help dogs like Doug get the second chance they deserve.

What is 15/10’s Tax ID?

The Foundation’s Tax id is: 87-2380864

Are 15-10 Foundation and 15/10 Foundation the same organization?

Yes, our official name is 15-10 Foundation, and we have a DBA as 15/10 Foundation.

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