Working Dogs For Conservation Foundation (Wd4 C)
Working Dogs For Conservation Foundation (Wd4 C)
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About this organization
Mission
We train the world's best conservation detection dogs and put them to work saving wildlife and wild places. We do so through innovation, partnerships, and exceptional dogs who live to work.
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SINCE ITS INCEPTION, WD4C HAS COLLABORATED WITH MANAGERS, RESEARCHERS, AND CONSERVATIONISTS TO DETECT NEARLY 40 SPECIES IN 18 STATES AND 16 COUNTRIES. MANY OF THESE PROJECTS HAVE BEEN GROUND-BREAKING WITHIN THE REALM OF CONSERVATION BIOLOGY. WD4C PARTICIPATION AND CONTRIBUTIONS HAVE PROPELLED THE DISCIPLINE OF DETECTION DOGS FORWARD: FROM FINDING DIFFICULT AND NOVEL TARGETS LIKE A SUITE OF WIDE RANGING CARNIVORES, ILLEGAL WIRE SNARES, INVASIVE PLANTS AND INSECTS, SUBTERRANEAN ANIMALS, AND EVIDENCE OF INVASIVE FISH IN FRESHWATER STREAMS, TO WD4C'S GROUND-BREAKING WORK USING DOGS TO DETECT ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINANTS IN FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS. WD4C ALSO SAVES DOGS. WE RECOGNIZE THAT MANY OF THE TRAITS THAT PREVENT DOGS BEING SUITABLE PETS SUCH AS REMARKABLY HIGH ENERGY AND TOY OBSESSION, CAN SIGNAL SIGNIFICANT POTENTIAL TO BE A HIGHLY SKILLED DETECTION DOG. RECENT WD4C ACHIEVEMENTS INCLUDE: --WD4C KEPT UP THE FIGHT AGAINST POACHING AND WILDLIFE TRAFFICKING IN AFRICA THROUGH OUR K9 LAW ENFORCEMENT NETWORK. OUR DOGS AND THEIR HANDLERS SEARCHED 4,800 VEHICLES, APPREHENDED 20 SUSPECTS, AND CONFISCATED 9 FIREARMS, 950 LBS OF BUSHMEAT, 140 SNARES, SPEARS, AND MACHETES, AND 7 CACHES OF AMMUNITION AND WEAPONS. --WD4C HELPED STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. IN THE FALKLAND ISLANDS, WD4C HELPED PROTECT SOME OF THE WORLD'S MOST IMPORTANT SEABIRD COLONIES FORM RATS AND OTHER RODENTS. WE SEARCHED OVER 40 BOATS AND PORT AREAS, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, PILOTED A PERMANENT STRATEGY FOR KEEPING RATS FROM EVER BEING REINTRODUCED AGAIN. --WD4C ALSO TRAINED OVER 50 PEOPLE, FROM 12 COUNTRIES, BRINGING OUR TOTALS TO OVER 200 TRAINEES FROM 15 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES. IMPORTANTLY, EVERY ONE OF THESE TRAINEES IS NOW PART OF A LARGER PROFESSIONAL NETWORK, WHERE THEY CAN TAP INTO GLOBAL EXPERTS ON THE BEST AVAILABLE INFORMATION ON CANINE HEALTH, HUSBANDRY, BEHAVIORAL ENRICHMENT, TRAINING, OPERATIONAL SAFETY, AND INTELLIGENCE. --WD4C'S DOGS HELPED FIND AND PROTECT HABITAT FOR SOME OF THE WORLD'S MOST ICONIC AND RARE CARNIVORE, INCLUDING JAGUAR, PUMA, CHEETAH, BOBCAT, SAN JOAQUIN KIT FOX, AND NORTH AMERICA'S RAREST MAMMAL, THE BLACK FOOTED FERRET. FROM PROTECTING THEIR HABITATS, TO REDUCING CONFLICT, TO IMPROVING MANAGEMENT AND THE EFFICACY OF REINTRODUCTION EFFORTS, OUR DOGS ARE HELPING CARNIVORES AND OTHER WILDLIFE AROUND THE WORLD.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
According to the filing, the non-profit's mission is “Partner with detection dogs to further conservation initiatives around the world. working dogs for conservation foundation ("wd4c") integrates scientific-detection dog teams with established management and conservation efforts to address invasive species proliferation, wildlife trafficking, habitat fragmentation, human/wildlife conflict, and support the preservation and restoration of threatened and endangered species.”.
When referring to its actions, they were described as: “Partner with detection dogs to further conservation. wd4c does this by deploying dogs on conservation and research initiatives with scientific collaboration and partnerships, innovation in the field, and maintaining high standards of work and care for our team of highly trained dogs.”.
- According to the law, the state of operation reported by the non-profit is MT.
- As per the filing, the address of the non-profit for 2020 is PO BOX 7474, MISSOULA, MT, 59807.
- According to their form, the non-profit as of 2020 has a total of 10 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Has foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $272,236.
- The CEO compensation plan of the organization is determined by an independent party's review and approval.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 3 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2005.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $552,813 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $51,790 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
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