2026-06-17T19:26:45-07:00 2025-12-31 990 2025-01-01 472430108 SPARK RESCUE SANTA BARBARA SPAR 8054529284 400 Storke Rd 8445 Goleta CA 93118 Susan Park Director 8054529284 2026-06-17 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Susan Park 3863 Fairfax Rd Santa Barbara CA 93110 142742 0 X www.sparkrescue.org X 2014 CA Spark Rescue Santa Barbara is a foster-based, all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and medically treat unwanted and at-risk dogs and cats, spay and neuter them, and place them into loving permanent homes. To help break the cycle of overpopulation, we also spay the mothers of surrendered litters. We further support the broader community by providing vaccinations to stray animals during their "hold period", regardless of whether we are able to accept them into our program. Our rigorous screening process results in a return rate of less than one percent. Should an unforeseen situation arise, our adoption agreement requires adopters to contact us immediately so the animal can be returned and rehomed through our program. Through these intensive efforts, Spark Rescue has successfully placed many animals previously considered un-adoptable due to treatable medical conditions or behavioral challenges. 4 1 0 310 0 0 179080 142742 0 0 0 179080 142742 140022 0 0 0 0 0 0 140022 179080 2720 249878 252598 0 0 249878 252598 X It is Spark Rescue's mission to rescue, rehabilitate, medically treat, spay and neuter unwanted dogs and cats and place them into permanent homes. To prevent future un wanted litters we spay the mother of the litter being surrendered. We also offer vaccinations to all cats and dogs that are "dumped" during their stray hold regardless if Spark Rescue is able to take them into our adoption program or not. 1 0 133842 61000 72842 Spark Rescue Santa Barbara is a foster-based, all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and medically treat unwanted and at-risk dogs and cats, spay and neuter them, and place them into loving permanent homes. To help break the cycle of overpopulation, we also spay the mothers of surrendered litters. We further support the broader community by providing vaccinations to stray animals during their "hold period", regardless of whether we are able to accept them into our program. Upon intake, every animal receives thorough health screening: dogs are tested for Giardia and Parvovirus; cats are tested for Giardia, Panleukopenia, and Feline Leukemia Virus. Healthy animals are vaccinated, dewormed, treated for fleas and ticks, and bathed before moving into foster care. Animals showing signs of illness, injury (including broken bones), or contagious disease receive immediate veterinary care. Medically fragile animals remain under the direct care of the Director until they are stable. Behavioral issues such as anxiety, excessive barking, chewing, or digging are addressed through professional trainers so each animal is prepared for successful adoption. All animals live temporarily in loving foster homes where they receive continued medical care, grooming, microchipping, and rabies vaccination. Foster families are provided with all necessary supplies, including pee pads, toys, food, beds, crates, and bowls. Transportation costs of $250-$300 per trip are incurred to bring animals from high-kill shelters to safety. Comprehensive veterinary services include spay/neuter surgeries, wellness exams, dental cleanings, deworming, monthly flea and tick prevention, and treatment of ongoing issues such as foxtail removal, ear and eye infections. Foster caregivers play a vital role by learning each animal's personality and creating detailed bios and social media content that help match them with compatible families. Potential adopters complete a comprehensive application, background checks, and reference checks, followed by a home visit. Approved applicants then meet the animal and foster family at the foster home or another mutually convenient location. We also hold twice-monthly meet-and-greet events at Petco or PetSmart for members of the public who are exploring adoption options but have not yet applied for a specific animal. Once matched, adopters sign a formal agreement and take their new family member home. Our rigorous screening process results in a return rate of less than one percent. Should an unforeseen situation arise, our adoption agreement requires adopters to contact us immediately so the animal can be returned and rehomed through our program. Through these intensive efforts, Spark Rescue has successfully placed many animals previously considered un-adoptable due to treatable medical conditions or behavioral challenges. Every rescued animal receives the care needed to thrive and the assurance they will never again face homelessness or shelter life. 3200 0 3200 Spark Rescue Santa Barbara has implemented a program to ensure we are doing our part to help control the over population of unwanted dogs and cats we pay the cost to have the mother of the litter being surrendered to be spayed, we have made this a mandatory provision for any litters relinquished to the rescue. Thru spay and neuter programs we were able to reduce the cost of this service in 2025 2980 0 2980 Spark Rescue Santa Barbara has seen a significant rise in Parvo virus and Distemper since the Covid-19 outbreak in order to help the animals that have been picked up off the streets, trapped or abandoned we have been providing vaccinations, de worming and flea and tick treatments to every animal, not just the ones that are accepted into our program. 0 0 0 140022 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 CA X X Susan Park 8054529284 3863 Fairfax Rd Santa Barbara CA 93110 X Susan Park Director 80 X 14000 0 0 Valerie Oesterling Treasurer 1 0 X 0 0 0 Alison Richards Secretary 1 0 X 0 0 0 14000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 142742 0 142742 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 142742 0 0 0 140022 140022 140022 140022 0 0 249878 252598 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 249878 252598 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 249878 252598 249878 252598 249878 252598 2720 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 168538 313546 283675 179080 249878 1194717 168538 313546 283675 179080 249878 1194717 1194717 168538 313546 283675 179080 249878 1194717 1 1 0 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990, Part III, Line 2 **Spark Rescue Animal Surrender Program** Spark Rescue provides a compassionate and supportive program for individuals needing to surrender animals they can no longer keep or those they have found but cannot retain. Understanding the emotional and logistical challenges involved, our team is dedicated to facilitating a smooth transition for both the animals and their guardians. While Spark Rescue may not have the capacity to directly take in every animal, we leverage our extensive network of trusted rescues to ensure each animal receives the care and attention it deserves. If a suitable placement cannot be found, we actively promote the animals through our social media platforms, enhancing visibility and increasing the chances of finding them a safe, loving home. In addition to these efforts, we provide guidance and resources to individuals relinquishing their pets, helping them navigate the process of networking and rehoming. Our goal is to ensure that every animal is given the opportunity for a new beginning while supporting the community through education and outreach. In 2025 we were able to help secure placement of 82 dogs and 37 cats into rescues or private homes. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The form 990 was reviewed by the officers June 15, 2026. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The stipend received by the Director of Spark Rescue Susan Park is primarily utilized to cover expenses directly associated with the organization's operations and programs. This includes costs related to animal care, outreach initiatives, and other essential functions that support our mission. By allocating these funds to operational expenses, the Director ensures that Spark Rescue can effectively fulfill its commitment to animal welfare and community service. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 If anyone would like to view them they are available by contacting Susan Park rescue@sparkrescue.org We had a death in the family and needed more time to get our taxes prepared.