Animal-Kind International

Founded in 2007, Animal-Kind International is a non-governmental organisation based in Jemez Springs, United States working on animal welfare, international development.

Animal-Kind International (AKI) is a non-profit organisation based in Jemez Springs, New Mexico, USA. It raises funds to support animal rescue, protection and welfare organisations in low-income and resource-poor countries, mainly in Africa and Latin America/Caribbean. AKI provides ongoing funding, technical and administrative support to local partner organisations, which it selects and monitors through due diligence, site visits and regular reporting. It also runs an annual grant program and a Friendly Audit Program with volunteer mentors. Its work includes veterinary care such as spay/neuter and emergency treatment, rescue and rehoming, humane education, and advocacy for animal welfare. AKI was founded by Karen Menczer in 2007, and states that it passes 100% of donations to its partners and grantees. It is incorporated as a 501 non-profit in New Mexico, and all donations are tax deductible in the United States to the extent the law allows.