Disclosure Statement for
Collie Concern Rescue of East Tennessee, Inc.

Collie Concern Rescue was incorporated in 2004. In an IRS Letter dated March 29, 2004, CCR was determined to be exempt from federal income tax under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code as an organization described in section 501(c)(3). Our federal ID is: 65-1212684.

Collie Concern Rescue has no members and is a domestic, non-stock corporation organized exclusively for charitable, educational and scientific purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The governing board of the corporation are the Directors. The number of Directors constituting the Corporation's Board of Directors is no less than five and no more than ten. The Directors select their successors from the community.

There are currently five members of the Board of Directors for fiscal year 2009 (April - April) as listed below:
Jennifer Tippens - President
Michelle Cloutier
Daniel Fribourg
Carol Newbeck
Patti Walker

Meetings of the Board of Directors are held at a minimum every three months.

Collie Concern Rescue of East Tennessee is run entirely by volunteers. The Board of Directors receive no compensation for their work on the Board.

Fundraising
Collie Concern Rescue receives financial support through:
Fundraising events
Donations from individuals and corporations
Grants as awarded

Major Expenses
Veterinary Expenses
Food/Toys
Web hosting

Donations, whether financial or of goods, are always welcome and needed.

Euthanization Policy
Collie Concern Rescue is a no-kill Rescue Center. Euthanizations are allowed only with veterinarian recommendation and by Board approval and only for the following reasons:
a) The dog has been deemed ill or suffering to the point that medical intervention will not alleviate such suffering.
b) The behavior of such animal is deemed so extreme by the Board of Directors, significant medical and behavioral interventions have been tried without success, and alternative placements have been considered.
c) The dog has a verifiable history of biting humans.

Any questions or concerns regarding our program or policies should be addressed to:

Collie Concern Rescue
Attn: Coordinator
4100 Woodlawn Pike
Knoxville, TN 37920