A.S.K. was born in 2001, and promises were made to those dogs that we would make their lives better, always leaving them better than they were when found. We refused to let perfect get in the way of better. Conversations were nurtured with their caretakers, because you cannot help dogs without including their humans.
In 2003 A.S.K. was recognized as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity, and services expanded to include both underserved dogs of Calhoun County, and also to other âunder dogsâ too, including farmed animals and wildlife throughout Michigan. A.S.K.âs dog outreach has since been replicated countless times throughout Michigan by other organizations who were inspired by our work.
Our Values
Over 20 years later and we havenât just kept our promises to Battle Creek dogs, we have expanded our reach to Albion, and met countless grateful compassionate people along the way.
Kathe and I have traveled the streets with a committed, positive and non judgemental team of volunteers to save and transform the lives of all species of animalsâfrom guinea pigs, cats, rats, coyotes, chickens, snapping turtles and countless others, while serving thousands of people since day one, and we are committed to continuing this tradition of proactive compassion so long as there is a need.
We are a vegan-operated nonprofit. We hope youâll join us on our journey serving the disregarded families and animals of Michigan, and beyond.
If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of ten years, plant trees; if in terms of 100 years, teach the people.
Sophia DiPietro Executive Director & cofounder
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