OUR STORY
Shelters have killed dogs we loved. The need is huge, and we had to act.
We are long-time advocates for No Kill animal sheltering, and we’ve been rescuing dogs and cats, fostering, and volunteering for many years. We started the nonprofit Indie Institute (EIN 83-1845872) and its rescue effort, Final Frontier Rescue Project, because we saw the need for a rescue that would act on the values that every life matters and every dog deserves a chance.
Animal sheltering is still caught in the old animal control mindset, and that means many, many dogs are killed every day, and many rescues triage by only saving the easiest, most immediately adoptable dogs. We believe that their worth and their desire to live is not somehow less because they are scared, or old, or traumatized, or sick or injured, and so, we often save dogs when other rescues have said no.
We do our best to give each and every dog the help they need to find a safe, loving, happy home. We do not use or allow handling or training tools/methods that cause fear or pain. We have seen that when given the time, space, care, and kindness they need, dogs can astonish us with their capacity to heal.
Every dog deserves a chance.
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We do not turn away dogs because they have behavior challenges, and we do our best to provide rehabilitation and safe placement. We only say "no" when we have nowhere left to house dogs and no funds to care for them. So far, we have rescued over 400 dogs and placed over 350. We need continued funding so we can rescue, rehabilitate and place even more.
We are a volunteer-run organization, and every donation goes to the care of the dogs. Our main expenses are veterinary care, boarding, and training. Your donation allows us to provide care and treatment to meet each individual dog's needs.
*Please note that our 501(c)3 is Indie Institute, and FFRP is the rescue arm of the nonprofit.
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Final Frontier Rescue Project
Adoption Application
All of our adult dogs are spayed/neutered and current on rabies and DHPP vaccines at the time of adoption. Each adoptable dog needs and deserves a suitable permanent home, so we ask these questions in order to do an initial evaluation of the match between adopters and adoptable dogs.
Foster
Interested in Fostering?
Rather than adopting a dog or puppy, we encourage people to foster. Fostering saves lives, and you’ll have a friend for life. You can even foster to adopt!
Our Contact Details
Contact Us
We are located in the Austin, TX area. We do not do out of state adoptions at this time.
- Austin, Texas
- [email protected]
Here are some ways to reach us:
Adoption Inquiries: Complete the Adoption Application
Foster Opportunities: Complete the Foster Application
Volunteer Opportunities: Complete the Volunteer Application
Intake Inquiries: INTAKE CURRENTLY CLOSED—more fosters needed!
Some of Our Amazing Sponsors/Donors
