Lange Foundation

The foundation remains at the forefront of the shelter intervention movement, developing and implementing programs that provide meaningful alternatives to pet impoundment for owners facing financial hardship. These initiatives are designed to keep pets with their families by offering support when a lack of resources makes it difficult to afford food, veterinary care, or redemption fees. The foundation employs dedicated staff members stationed within the lancaster, palmdale, and san bernardino animal shelters to deliver direct assistance to pet owners in need. For the fiscal year ended december 31, 2024, the foundation covered redemption fees for 62 pets, enabling their owners to reclaim them and avoid surrender. During this same period, the foundation also facilitated veterinary services, including lifesaving surgical procedures for 150 pets, and provided food and essential supplies for 52 pets belonging to individuals experiencing homelessness. Through these targeted interventions, the foundation continues to advance its mission of reducing shelter intake, supporting responsible pet ownership, and preserving the human-animal bond within the communities it serves.

The foundation administers the largest spay and neuter initiative in both the antelope valley and san bernardino county. During the 2024 fiscal year, the program provided spay and neuter services for 2,102 dogs and cats, representing a significant reduction in pet overpopulation within these regions. By proactively addressing the root causes of animal homelessness, the program helps prevent thousands of unwanted litters, thereby reducing shelter intake and the potential for euthanasia due to overcrowding.