Karma Rescue

What Karma Rescue does

KARMA Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal welfare organization headquartered in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2003 by Rande Levine. The organization provides direct-service programs targeting low-income pet families in Los Angeles County, with the stated mission of ending economic euthanasia — the surrender or euthanasia of companion animals due to unaffordable veterinary bills. Core programs include Get Fixed L.A. (free spay/neuter clinics in high-need zip codes), KARMA Care / Karma Cares (veterinary financial assistance and outreach support), and sanctuary/lifetime support commitments for animals previously adopted through the organization. Educational content is delivered through the Karma Khronicles blog and a curated Community Resource Directory spanning veterinary, training, housing, and food-insecurity referrals.

The business model is donation-funded philanthropy: 100% of donations are directed to program support, and all services are delivered free of charge to qualifying beneficiaries. Programs are distributed through direct community outreach, clinic-based service delivery, and a partner ecosystem that includes Bissell Pet Foundation, Petco, NKLA, C.A.R.E. 4 Paws, and other Los Angeles animal welfare organizations. There is no proprietary technology platform; operations run on a Squarespace-hosted website with no mobile app, API, or disclosed integrations.

In 2024, KARMA Rescue entered an operational pause, transitioning from full-scale rescue and adoption services to a limited set of initiatives (Get Fixed spay/neuter, Karma Cares outreach, and sanctuary commitments) executed as funding and resources allow. KARMA Alum support and fospice responsibilities were transferred to partner organization Huey's Rescue via a dedicated KARMA Rescue Sanctuary Fund. The organization currently operates with 1-10 employees and remains independent, with no parent company, no disclosed funding rounds, and no institutional ownership.

Name

Karma Rescue

Legal name

KARMA Rescue

Website

https://karmarescue.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

501(c)(3) nonprofit in Santa Monica providing free spay/neuter clinics, veterinary financial assistance, and education to low-income pet families in Los Angeles County to prevent economic euthanasia. Founded 2003; currently in operational pause since 2024.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940), Veterinary Services (54194), Individual and Family Services (6241), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid (BPAGAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spay/Neuter & Population Control Programs (BPAGAIAE), Low-Cost & Community Veterinary Clinics (HLAMAAAE)

Keywords

• Animal welfare services
• Nonprofit veterinary care
• Spay neuter programs
• Pet rescue services
• Community animal welfare

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Monica

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and fundraising: KARMA Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization funded entirely through donations. The organization states that 100% of donations are used to support keeping pets and families together. As of 2024, donations received continue to be directed toward limited active programs, ongoing sanctuary commitments, and the care of rescue animals.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Karma Rescue provides free spay/neuter services through the Get Fixed L.A. program, veterinary financial assistance through KARMA Care, and lifetime sanctuary support for previously adopted animals. All services are delivered at no cost to qualifying low-income pet families in targeted high-need zip codes of Los Angeles County to prevent economic euthanasia and shelter surrender.

Product overview

KARMA Rescue operates as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) animal welfare organization that has transitioned from traditional rescue and adoption to a prevention-focused model centered on ending economic euthanasia. The core offerings consist of Get Fixed L.A. (free spay/neuter clinics), KARMA Care/Karma Cares (veterinary financial assistance and outreach support), and ongoing sanctuary/lifetime commitments for previously adopted animals. A Community Resource Directory and Karma Khronicles Blog provide supplementary educational content. The organization entered an operational pause in 2024 but continues limited program support through partnerships, particularly with Huey's Rescue.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Get Fixed L.A. Free spay/neuter clinic program for underserved communities in Los Angeles.
• KARMA Care
• Get Fixed
• Karma Cares

Products and services

• Get Fixed L.A. Free spay/neuter clinic program providing surgical sterilization services to underserved communities throughout Los Angeles County, targeting high-need zip codes to prevent pet overpopulation.
• KARMA Care Veterinary financial assistance and outreach program helping low-income pet parents afford medical treatments and procedures for their companion animals, preventing economic euthanasia and keeping pets with their families.
• Sanctuary and Lifetime Support Commitments Ongoing lifetime support commitments for animals previously adopted through Karma Rescue, with partner Huey's Rescue assisting with returns, pet parent support, and rehoming efforts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500,000 companion animals face economic euthanasia annually in the U.S.; KARMA Rescue's programs aim to reduce this number by keeping pets healthy and with their families.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Huey's RescuecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKARMA Rescue has partnered with Huey's Rescue to transition KARMA Alum support and KARMA fospice pups. Huey's Rescue, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Temecula, CA (EIN 83-3218346), now handles support for previously adopted KARMA animals, including assistance for pet parents, returns, and rehoming efforts. KARMA directs donors wishing to support KARMA animals to Huey's Rescue via the KARMA Rescue Sanctuary Fund.
• Bissell Pet FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a partner on the KARMA Rescue homepage. Bissell Pet Foundation is a national nonprofit focused on reducing pet surrender and supporting animal welfare organizations.
• PetcominorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a partner on the KARMA Rescue homepage. Petco is a pet retail chain that partners with animal welfare organizations for adoption events and fundraising support.
• NKLA (No-Kill Los Angeles)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a partner on the KARMA Rescue homepage. NKLA is a coalition working toward making Los Angeles a no-kill city, partnering with local rescue organizations.
• C.A.R.E. 4 PawsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a partner on the KARMA Rescue homepage. C.A.R.E. 4 Paws is an animal welfare organization in Southern California providing spay/neuter and veterinary services.
• Max & NeominorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a partner on the KARMA Rescue homepage. Max & Neo is a nonprofit that provides resources and support to animal rescue organizations.
• Alpha Dog PackminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a partner on the KARMA Rescue homepage.
• B&G House of PrintingminorOthersListed as a partner on the KARMA Rescue homepage. Likely a printing/design vendor partner.
• Chrissie's FundminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a partner on the KARMA Rescue homepage.
• The CraftsmanminorOthersListed as a partner on the KARMA Rescue homepage.
• Hera Dog VodkaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a partner on the KARMA Rescue homepage. Hera Dog Vodka is a brand that donates a portion of proceeds to animal rescue causes.
• Harbour Sign & GraphicsminorOthersListed as a partner on the KARMA Rescue homepage. Likely a signage/graphics vendor partner.
• JM TeesminorOthersListed as a partner on the KARMA Rescue homepage. Likely a merchandise/apparel vendor partner.
• KydzminorOthersListed as a partner on the KARMA Rescue homepage.
• LAB (Los Angeles Boxers)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a partner on the KARMA Rescue homepage. LAB is an animal rescue organization focused on Labrador/bulldog breeds.
• Muddy Paws CoffeeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a partner on the KARMA Rescue homepage. Muddy Paws Coffee is a pet-themed coffee brand that may support animal rescue causes.
• NorthstarminorOthersListed as a partner on the KARMA Rescue homepage.
• PGKminorOthersListed as a partner on the KARMA Rescue homepage.
• The PlugminorOthersListed as a partner on the KARMA Rescue homepage.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Stray Cat Alliance: LA-based nonprofit focused on TNR (trap-neuter-return) and spay/neuter for community cats, targeting underserved neighborhoods — directly comparable in clinic-based population control programming.
• Lange Foundation: Los Angeles-based animal welfare nonprofit providing rescue, adoption, and lifetime sanctuary commitments; comparable as a regional peer in LA animal welfare and sanctuary operations.
• spcaLA: Los Angeles-area animal welfare nonprofit operating spay/neuter clinics, adoption, and community outreach programs targeting underserved LA communities — a direct geographic and service-line peer to Karma Rescue.
• SNPLA (Spay Neuter Project of Los Angeles): LA-based nonprofit operating low-cost spay/neuter and veterinary services for underserved pet owners; the closest direct peer to Karma's Get Fixed L.A. clinic model and prevention-focused mission.

Broad incumbents

• Humane Society of the United States: National animal welfare organization funding spay/neuter and shelter diversion programs; comparable in scale of mission and in advocacy/policy work around pet overpopulation and economic euthanasia.
• ASPCA: Large national animal welfare nonprofit operating spay/neuter clinics, veterinary assistance, and shelter programs; comparable in providing free or low-cost veterinary services to low-income pet owners and in addressing economic euthanasia.
• Best Friends Animal Society: National leader in the no-kill movement running spay/neuter, pet rescue, and shelter support programs across multiple states; directly comparable in mission to end euthanasia and in operating community-driven prevention models.
• Petco Love (formerly Petco Foundation): National pet welfare foundation that funds adoption, spay/neuter, and access-to-care programs; comparable as a programmatic partner and a major funding source for animal welfare nonprofits including LA-based rescues.
• Bissell Pet Foundation: National foundation reducing pet surrender through direct support to shelters and rescues; comparable as a listed Karma partner and as a fellow donor-funded animal welfare intermediary operating spay/neuter and adoption events.
• Maddie's Fund: Major animal welfare foundation funding no-kill and community cat programs nationwide; comparable as a funder and convener for spay/neuter and shelter diversion initiatives targeting economic euthanasia.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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