ASKA’S ANIMALS FOUNDATION
ASKA’S ANIMALS FOUNDATION
TIM & SANDY DAY (& LUCY)
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
16
Pigs
3
Horses
3
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.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
Help us help them.