Our Mission

Liberating animals. Educating people.

Murci's Mission is a 501c3 animal rescue, located in Mead, WA that takes animals with limited options, places them into foster care, vets them and adopts them into loving homes.

From the day we could talk we told our pets more than we ever told our parents. We took the long route to see the kitty in the window down the street. We stopped even when we were late to pet the dog. We grew up and we saw what the world does to those who can't defend themselves. We are here to change that.

Yearly Statistics

Dog Intakes: 7
Cat Intakes: 29
Other Animal Intakes: 0
Total Live Releases: 10
Live Release Rate: 100%
Dog Intakes: 62
Cat Intakes: 172
Other Animal Intakes: 1
Total Live Releases: 184
Live Release Rate: 91.6%
Dog Intakes: 81
Cat Intakes: 216
Other Animal Intakes: 42
Total Live Releases: 288
Live Release Rate: 92.6%
Dog Intakes: 81
Cat Intakes: 277
Other Animal Intakes: 20
Total Live Releases: 373
Live Release Rate: 95.6%
🐾 238 Animals Assisted
234 cats and dogs were taken into care, along with 4 other animals in need.
🏠 243 Positive Outcomes
243 animals found positive outcomes through adoption, transfer, return to owner, TNR, and other live release programs.
📈 94.5% Live Release Rate
A live release rate above 90% is considered the benchmark for a no kill animal welfare organization.
🐾 276 Animals Assisted
274 cats and dogs were taken into care, along with 2 other animals in need.
🏠 267 Positive Outcomes
267 animals found positive outcomes through adoption, transfer, return to owner, TNR, and other live release programs.
📈 97.4% Live Release Rate
A live release rate above 90% is considered the benchmark for a no kill animal welfare organization.
❤️ 71 Medical Cases Assisted
In addition to intake and placement efforts, Murci's Mission provided medical support to 71 animals throughout the year.
🐾 420 Animals Assisted
413 cats and dogs were taken into care, along with 7 other animals in need.
🏠 313 Positive Outcomes
313 animals found positive outcomes through adoption, transfer, return to owner, TNR, and other live release programs.
❤️ 94 Medical Cases Assisted
Throughout the year, Murci's Mission provided medical care and support to 94 animals in need.
This year marked significant growth for Murci's Mission, allowing us to assist more animals than ever before while continuing our commitment to compassionate care and positive outcomes.
🐾 341 Animals Assisted
334 cats and dogs were taken into care, along with 7 other animals in need.
🏠 334 Positive Outcomes
From rescue and rehabilitation to adoption and placement, hundreds of animals received the care they needed to move toward a brighter future.
📈 96.5% Live Release Rate
A live release rate above 90% is considered the benchmark for a no kill animal welfare organization.
✂️ 292 Spay & Neuter Surgeries
Through our spay and neuter programs, we helped prevent future litters and reduce pet overpopulation in our community.
🐱 154 Cat Surgeries
🐶 138 Dog Surgeries
❤️ $255.69 Average Cost of Care Per Pet
Every animal that enters our program receives individualized care, including medical treatment, food, housing, transportation, and support on their journey to a permanent home.
🐾 235 Animals Assisted
Throughout the year, 235 cats and dogs were taken into care and given a second chance through rescue, rehabilitation, and placement efforts.
🏠 217 Positive Outcomes
217 animals found positive outcomes through adoption, transfer, return to owner, TNR, and other live release programs.
📈 93.6% Live Release Rate
A live release rate above 90% is considered the benchmark for a no kill animal welfare organization.
❤️ 270 Medical Cases Assisted
Beyond intake and placement efforts, Murci's Mission provided medical care and support to 270 animals throughout the year. These services helped improve health outcomes, reduce suffering, and give more animals the opportunity to thrive.
🐱 157 Cats Assisted
🐶 78 Dogs Assisted
Every number represents an animal whose life was changed through the support of our community, volunteers, fosters, and adopters.

Q: What is a live release?

A: A live release is any animal that exits an animal welfare agency alive via adoption, transfer, TNR, return to owner etc. Any agency with a live release rate of 90% or above is considered a “no-kill” agency.

Q: How is a live release rate calculated?

A: A live release rate is the percentage of animals that depart an animal welfare agency alive, and it is calculated by dividing the total number of live releases by the total number of all intakes, including those that concluded in euthanasia or natural death.

Did you know?

In 2022 Murci’s Mission began tracking the total quantity of community animals that we provide free or discounted spay and neuter services for. Our first year of public spay neuter aid resulted in 71 additional altered pets!

See How Your Support Saves Lives.

At Murci’s Mission, we believe every animal deserves a chance to heal, to be loved, and to belong. Transparency is at the heart of how we operate, because our community’s trust makes every rescue possible. Through our verified profile on Candid, you can explore the numbers behind our mission — the lives saved, the donations put to work, and the ongoing impact we’re making together.

Data reflects Murci’s Mission’s verified 2024 impact and financials, recognized by Candid with the 2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency.

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Total Animals Helped: 334
Each one represents a story of hope — from rescued strays and surrendered pets to small animals finding new homes.

Intake by Species:

Dogs: 83
Cats: 248
Small Animals: 7

Spay & Neuter Services (2024):

Cats: 154
Dogs: 138
Total Surgeries: 292
Average Cost of Care per Pet:
$255.69

Live Release Rate:
96.5% — nearly every animal that enters our care finds a happy, healthy home.

Our 2025 Impact at a Glance

Total Animals Helped: 235
Each one represents a story of hope — from rescued strays and surrendered pets to small animals finding new homes.

Intake by Species:

Dogs: 78
Cats: 157
Small Animals: 0

Spay & Neuter Services (2025):

Cats:
Dogs:
Total Surgeries:
Average Cost of Care per Pet:

Live Release Rate:
93.6% — nearly every animal that enters our care finds a happy, healthy home.

Our Mission in Action

What We Aim to Solve
Companion animal homelessness, human loneliness, and lack of access to preventative medical care.

What We’re Working to Accomplish
We’re building a community where the human–animal bond is supported through compassionate, low-barrier adoption processes. Our goal is to make affordable medical and behavioral support accessible for both pets and their people.

How We’re Making It Happen

Offering low-cost spay/neuter and vaccine services through partner clinics.
Providing behavioral support and one-on-one training to help families keep pets in their homes.
Expanding our resource center to connect families with medical care, education, and support.
Offering education on eviction refusal and tenant rights to help families keep their pets during housing challenges.
Growing our cat behavioral program to increase successful home retention and reduce surrenders.

Financial Transparency

At Murci’s Mission, every dollar is stretched to give animals the best chance at a healthy, happy life.

2024 Financial Snapshot

Total Expenses: $106,878.47
Average Cost per Pet: $255.69

Your donations cover veterinary care, spay/neuter programs, training, behavioral support, and education for families and their pets. Even when expenses rise, our community’s generosity ensures no animal is left behind.