ERIN O'ROURKE - Aska's Animals

ASKA’S ANIMALS FOUNDATION

ERIN O’ROURKE

ASKA’S ANIMALS FOUNDATION

ERIN O’ROURKE

ASKA’S ANIMALS FOUNDATION

Where puppies play, pigs fly, and the sky is the limit.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Aska’s Animal is growing alongside the increasing need for animal shelter support. In 2023, we welcomed a full-time employee committed to our canine behavior program. In 2024, we welcomed a full-time employee dedicated to nonprofit advancement. With the enthusiasm and support of our Board of Directors and volunteer team, we are ready to expand. Aska’s Animals is actively pursuing private donations, grants, and fundraising opportunities to help us provide compassionate support for animals, pet owners, and shelters in Teton Valley.

FIVE YEAR PLAN

Given the current landscape of animal rescue and the increasing requests for support from regional shelters, by 2029, the Aska’s Animals Team needs a larger structure to continue filling the gap between animal shelter and permanent rescue by housing homeless animals during their most vulnerable growth periods. Fortunately, Aska Langman, the Founder and Board President, owns the 50 acres of land that houses Aska’s Animals. With the right funding, there is abundant space to build a barn that accommodates a larger number of animals as well as offices for our growing team.

THE NUMBERS SAY IT ALL

Since inception in 2021, Aska’s Animals has housed…

343

Dogs & Puppies

Pigs

Horses

Goats

45+

Chickens

WHAT IS HAPPENING ON THE FARM

Providing a progressive environment for animals through rehabilitation, adoption, education, and community outreach and filling the critical gap between shelter and permanent rescue.

PUPPY PALACES

Between 2021 and 2022, we constructed three Puppy Palaces, which have become the cornerstone of our non-profit. These innovative spaces not only address the immediate needs of puppies born in regional shelters but also contribute to our long-term goal of reducing the number of animals requiring rehoming or sanctuary care. Providing a stress-free environment with professional care, we offer early puppyhood development to reduce the likelihood of them entering the shelter system later in life. Our facilities can accommodate one to three litters, ranging from 5 to 35 puppies, for a typical care duration of two to eight weeks.

BEHAVIOR PROGRAM

In May 2023, a full-time Canine Behavior Specialist was hired at Aska’s Animals to prevent behavioral issues leading to shelter entries. Since then, 150 local dog owners received 1:1 Private Canine Behavior Support, 70 attended in-person and virtual Canine Behavior Workshops, 35 puppies graduated from Puppy Preschool in collaboration with the Animal Adoption Center, and support was provided to 25 behavior cases in regional shelters. We also added 9 free online canine behavior classes to our website. The program’s success depends on dedicated donors – thank you for enabling this full-time position!

SPAY/NEUTER & VET VISITS

A crucial aspect of animal rescue is vaccination and spay/neuter. Until now, Aska’s Animals has depended on regional partners to finance these requirements, but with our expansion, our goal is complete vaccinations and spay/neuter procedures while the animals are in our care. The animals will recover from surgery in the sanctuary, and our partnering rescues and shelters will be more inclined to accept them into their programs. For both the animals and the people involved in placing them in suitable homes, the process will be quicker and smoother.

FACILITY EXPANSION

As Aska’s Animals expands, we currently require additional facilities before constructing our ideal barn. Securing a rented house on the property offers a versatile solution, serving as office space, a community workshop venue, and additional canine accommodations, meeting various needs until our dedicated space is realized. A finally… a working toilet for staff, volunteers and supporters. If you’ve visited the farm, you’ve probably experienced our not-so-glamorous port-a-potty.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

Help us help them.

THE BARNYARD

The Barnyard Sponsorship is the embodiment of Aska’s Animals Foundation, reflecting the adaptability of our team to address diverse animal-related situations. Whether it’s rescuing a pig in a shelter system, taking in an unexpected litter of puppies, caring for incubator kittens, feeding goats, or ensuring the happiness of chickens, our sponsors play a crucial role. In return, sponsors enjoy benefits such as name/logo recognition on our website, an XL dog tag prominently displayed on the Sponsorship wall in the barn, monthly Newsletter acknowledgement and the privilege of hosting an exclusive private event of their choice.

$25,000

THE PUPPY PALACE

The Puppy Palace sponsorship reflects on Aska’s Animals dedication to this vulnerable population. We are committed to providing safe haven for homeless puppies and their mothers, providing early puppyhood development by our expert team. This sponsorship level mirrors the resources needed for constructing, maintaining, and populating three Puppy Palaces year-round, including transportation, labor, vaccinations, vet appointments, and supplies. Accommodating one to three litters (5 to 35 puppies) for two to eight weeks, support at this level is crucial to continue our work, with minimal days without puppies on site. Perks include website recognition, an XL dog tag prominently displayed on the Sponsorship wall in the barn, and monthly Newsletter acknowledgment.

$15,000

THE PIG PACK

Aska’s Animals provides sanctuary for 14 pigs and there are more on the way. Many of the animals that join our program do so because their previous owners could no longer provide adequate care, or they found themselves in less-than-ideal living situations. The Pig Pack exemplifies a group of 10+ pigs and financial needs required to give them sanctuary. This includes semi-annual tusk and hoof trimming, food, hay, and stall shavings. Sponsorship perks include name/logo recognition on our website and an XL dog tag prominently displayed on the Sponsorship wall in the barn.

$10,000

THE HORSE HAVEN

The Horse Haven mirrors the extended stay of horses at Aska’s Animals. Although only one horse currently resides on the farm, others have graced us with their presence, and we eagerly welcome more in the future. The horse sanctuary encompasses services such as hoof trimming, shoeing, provision of food, hay, and stall shavings. Sponsorship perks include name/logo recognition on our website and an XL dog tag prominently displayed on the Sponsorship wall in the barn.

$5,000

THE GOAT SHED

The Goat Shed highlights the goat sanctuary offered by Aska’s Animals. At present, three permanent goat residents find safety and care here, having been rescued from an uncertain fate. Your support guarantees they lead secure and enriching lives. Your support ensures they enjoy a secure and fulfilling life. Sponsorship perks include website recognition and an XL dog tag displayed on the Sponsorship wall in the barn.

$2,500

THE CHICKEN COOP

The Chicken Coop highlights the 30+ enduring chicken residents at Aska’s Animals. Chickens, often overlooked compared to puppies, pigs, and horses, may face severe consequences if they are not consistent egg producers. In our sanctuary, chickens freely roam the property and mingle with the pigs. At Aska’s Animals, chickens can live well beyond 10 years. Ensuring the well-being of these feathered friends involves providing them with consistent attention, feed, and secure living quarters. Sponsorship perks include name/logo recognition on our website.

$1,000

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Our @spotify Wrapped is here! 🫶

According to Spotify, we cleaned up a lot of poop this year—and had a great time doing it! This year has been nothing short of amazing, and we feel so lucky to do this work.

Cheers to everyone in the animal welfare industry working hard every day. We’re endlessly grateful for the incredible people who support us and the amazing team we work alongside.

Here’s to another year of making a difference and helping those that need it most! ❤️

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Happy Thanksgiving! We are incredibly grateful for everyone who supports, inspires and fuels us. Words can’t fully capture how lucky we feel, and we had an amazing time with all of you this morning.

Our first annual Pigsgiving Pig Trot was nothing short of incredible—filled with smiles, rescue puppies, donuts from @earlybirdbakesdriggs, coffee from @jacksonholeroasters, spoiled sanctuary pigs, and a wonderful sense of community.

A huge thank you to @lulusfund for your matching donation and @stio for sponsoring the first of many Pig Trots! Mark your calendars—365 days until Pigsgiving 2025!

Wishing everyone a joyful holiday! ❤️‍🔥

📸 @zach.montes

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This month has been extraordinary. We just launched our first children’s book, tomorrow, on Thanksgiving, we’ll gather with 100 community members for our Pigsgiving Fun Run—a day of gratitude, connection, and joy. And as of today, we’ve met our $100,000 fundraising goal, a milestone that reflects the love, trust, and value YOU, our supporters, pour into this work.

Through all of this, we remain grounded in our daily mission: caring for the 75+ animals who call Aska’s Animals home—whether permanently or while transitioning to new families. These moments are made possible by the efforts of our dedicated volunteers, Board of Directors, and incredible staff members.

The other night, as I read the new book with my son—words that tell the story of our home and the animals we call family—it struck me how extraordinary this moment was. Here was a book about Aska’s Animals, created not by me but by people who believe so deeply in our mission. Jenna brought this project to life with her vision and dedication, Hope wove her magical words into the pages, and Grace added beautiful imagery.

As we packaged up the books, I was overcome by the realization of how much this work has grown beyond me. When we first started, I knew every donor’s name. Today, I don’t recognize every name on the shipping labels—and that’s a beautiful thing. It means that what began as my personal mission has blossomed into an organization powered by a passionate community that shares our vision of saving animals, providing exceptional care, and supporting others with compassionate support.

This is what I dreamed of when we became a nonprofit: an organization that could continue, thrive, and grow without me at the center. While I’m still deeply involved as a volunteer, I see parts of this work running independently, led by people I trust. Watching this growth is bittersweet—sometimes hard, but so deeply fulfilling.

Some days feel so ordinary, but then you realize—your son is reading a book made by friends for a mission you share. That’s where the extraordinary lives.

Thank you for being part of this journey and making my queen month extraordinary. We couldn’t do it without you.

XOXO,
Aska

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Our cup is filled with joy for Cricket! 🦗❤️🏡

Adoptions are not our specialty—we have countless partners who excel in this side of animal rescue, and if you’re looking to adopt, you should definitely check them out! However, once in a blue moon, an animal comes along who finds themselves in a pickle, and we have the bandwidth to get creative and help.

Dr. Joe at @jacksonanimalhospital gave us a call after Cricket’s owner passed away. Wanting to keep her from ending up in a shelter, he reached out, and without a proper plan in place, we said “yes.”

A huge shoutout to our board member, @jacpierce12, who stepped up to foster Cricket and did all the heavy lifting while our team focused on our full house of puppies, the Pigsgiving Pig Trot, and our children’s book.

Cricket’s new family has big shoes to fill, but we are certain her new parents will go above and beyond. She hit the jackpot—and so did they.

Sometimes you need to minimize the scope of animal rescue to one at a time to realize the impact and know you’re going in the right direction. We ❤️ you, Cricket! 🦗

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Inspired by @pattiegonia & @the.cowgirlmermaid, Aska’s Animals is finally offering merch! It was deeply important to us that we weren’t contributing to the production of new clothing but instead utilized what’s already in circulation. Just like the animals we work with, think of this merch as its own “second chance” at life!

Our team hit the thrift stores (special shoutout to @luckydogthriftstore for letting us raid their collection), and @littlescoutcreative created these custom, to-die-for graphics! Not only will we be doing occasional drops of merch, but we’ll also be setting up shop at community events, where you can design your own merch using items from your own closet or from the selection we have on hand.

We’re thrilled to debut this at Pigsgiving next week! In the meantime, you can find a limited collection on our @shopify store.

In addition to merch, we’ll also be selling new and lightly used pet goods that have been graciously donated to us but aren’t needed for our programs. Why shop corporate when you can shop local and have all proceeds go directly to animals in need?

We’re so excited to expand our offerings in the most environmentally friendly way possible and can’t wait to hear what you think. ♥️ ♻️ 🐶

*we cannot guarantee your purchases won’t come with a little hay on them from the farm 😂

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Ok, friends. As we roll into the last 2 weeks of November, Aska will be chiming in with some stories and videos from the past year as we approach the goal of our incredible matching campaign from @lulusfund and to celebrate another year around the sun!

Many of you loved the video from a few weeks ago from when Mama Squash first arrived, and we worked to get her out of the crate. This video captures just a few moments early on with Aska working to gain her trust and get comfortable enough with handling so we could safely introduce the AAF animal care team into her life. Well, a little time and patience is working, and we have integrated more people into her inner circle of life. And, well, obviously, Aska has fallen in love with the kinda weird border collie. What can we say? She likes the weird ones 🤷‍♀️

Our ability to give mamas like this a chance, a place for the babies to grow up safely and to give them the time and behavior support they need is made possible through donations. At the end of the day, we can't save every single dog out there. But the lives that we do touch, we hope it makes a difference. Even for "just" that one dog.

So, today, if you feel like contributing a small amount toward dogs like Squash, click our link in our bio or visit our website askasanimals.org and click the donate button. All donations throughout this month are generously matched. Every donation $5, $15, $50 or more makes an impact for these animals.

Thank you to everyone who believes in the world we provide for the dogs in our care and for the behavior support we share with humans in our communities. We appreciate you all so very much.

P.S. I (aska) wrote this in the third person. Which is kinda weird but I also very much want to emphasize that while this video has my clips of my time with Squash early on, the entire team here is part of her well-being and without this team we couldn't have the impacts we are having if I was all alone in a 🐶🕌 making out with the weird dogs 😉😜❤️🥰

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Aska’s birthday month just got even better! Our first children’s book has arrived, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to share this passion project with you. What better way to celebrate than by spreading the message of animal welfare? Order your copy today!

If you pre-ordered and chose local pick-up, check your inbox for instructions on how to grab your copies! For those who opted for shipping, your books will be mailed out next week. Stay tuned for formal book launch events this December at @wilsonbookgallery, @jhbooktrader, and @violet_volumes!

And another exciting update! We’re now 76% of the way to meeting the $50,000 @lulusfund match in celebration of Aska’s birthday. Every dollar will be doubled, helping us get even closer to our $100,000 goal by December 3rd.

📖 👧 👦 🐖 🐶 🐴 🐈 🐐 🐔 🌈🫶

#childrensbook #nonprofit #animalwelfare #tetonvalley

✍️ @hopenartonismartini
🎨 @littlescoutcreative

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Sunshine to brighten your wintery day ❄️ And Momma’s getting groomed today, thanks to @redroverjh! Stay tuned for her glow-up.

Huge thanks to @littlescoutcreative for opening her home to this group. Without her support, reaching them wouldn’t have been possible. Due to biosecurity measures and our commitment to keeping all vulnerable puppies healthy, we can’t always take in more than our Puppy Palaces can hold, and direct staff fostering from high-volume shelters poses a risk to the farm.

There’s so much more to it than simply placing them in foster care; there are extensive logistics and careful planning involved. We’re grateful we could create a safe, solid plan to make this one work.

We’re excited to watch these pups thrive here and then pass them on to @freedomboundhounds in December to find their forever homes.

📸 @sheltervisibilityproject

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A @dogismycopilotinc flight on a beautiful bluebird day, from some of our amazing partners @epanimalsvc, is good for the soul.

❤️‍🔥 Sophie, along with her two puppies and an orphaned pup she adopted, has settled into Puppy Palace 3. Sophie, who is missing a back foot, will need a leg amputation once her puppies are weaned. She’ll be ready for adoption through @animaladoptioncenterjhwy in December.

❤️‍🔥 Becky and her twin boys are with an incredible foster, @littlescoutcreative. Though our farm is at capacity, we couldn’t bear to leave them behind. They’ll be available for adoption through @freedomboundhounds in December.

These moments are truly special in animal rescue. All three Puppy Palaces are now full with moms and their babies, and we have two dedicated foster homes hard at work!

Sending love and gratitude to everyone who supports us in making this possible. ♥️

Phone Number: (208) 270-2136

Email: info@askasanimals.org

Address: 1984 W 7000 S, Victor, ID 83455
PO Box 1150, Victor, ID 83455

EIN: 85-4363017

Aska’s Animals Foundation

Providing a progressive environment for animals through rehabilitation, adoption, education, and community outreach and filling the critical gap between shelter and permanent rescue.

Website Photos by Ben Dann | B Dann Creative, Grace Peck | Little Scout Creative, and Lara Agnew | Lara Agnew Photography.