Dalo Acres FAQ | Donations, Visits, Sponsorships and Volunteering
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answer: Dalo Acres is a faith-rooted 501(c)(3) animal sanctuary in Cache Valley. Donations, monthly giving, sponsorships, approved supplies, service, prayer, and sharing all help, while visits and volunteering must be arranged around animal safety and current needs.
About Dalo Acres
What is Dalo Acres?
Dalo Acres is a working animal sanctuary in Cache Valley, Utah, focused on animal care, youth mentorship, Christian faith, practical service, stewardship, and hope.
Is Dalo Acres a 501(c)(3) nonprofit?
Yes. Dalo Acres is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donation receipts are provided through the giving process. Consult a qualified tax professional about your circumstances.
Is Dalo Acres a shelter or petting zoo?
No. Dalo Acres is not an open-intake shelter or drop-in petting zoo. It is a working sanctuary with appointment-based visits and care routines that come first.
Donations and sponsorships
How can I donate?
Use the secure Dalo Acres donation form to choose an amount and make a one-time or monthly gift.
Can I give monthly?
Yes. Select the monthly option in the donation form before adding your gift.
What do donations support?
Donations may support feed, bedding, shelter, fencing, care supplies, youth mentorship, and the most useful current sanctuary need.
How does animal sponsorship work?
Animal sponsorship is a one-time gift connected to Pancho, the chickens, Lefty's memory, or the whole sanctuary. It does not transfer ownership or constitute adoption.
Visits, volunteers, supplies, and animal intake
Can I visit Dalo Acres?
Visits are appointment-based and depend on animal routines, weather, safety, chores, and caregiver availability.
Can I volunteer?
Volunteer opportunities depend on current needs, safety, schedule, age, group size, and supervision. Start with the volunteer guide.
Can I bring supplies?
Ask first. Review the wishlist and do not leave items without approval.
Can I surrender or drop off an animal?
Dalo Acres is not an open-intake shelter. Never leave an animal without prior communication and explicit approval. Read the animal surrender guide.
Still deciding how to help?
Start with a flexible donation or compare every giving, sponsorship, service, and sharing option.