?Vision: To eliminate the homeless pet population in Franklin, Northern Wake, Southern Granville, Vance, & surrounding counties ?Mission: To save or improve the lives of homeless cats and dogs through foster-based rescue operations ? ?Goals: Build and maintain a robust 100% volunteer cadre Continuously grow our operational capacity to keep pace with an increase in the number of animals saved year to year To find every animal in our foster program a loving home Reduce the number of homeless or abandoned animals through a subsidized spay/neuter program for owned pets Build/maintain a transport program with northern rescue partners to alleviate over-crowding of local shelters Educate the community/youth about animal welfare Stay financially sound Advocate for stronger local, state and federal animal welfare legislation