2013-11-14T12:51:40-08:00 2012-12-31 Boyle Deveny & Meyer PC 305 South 4th East Suite 200 Missoula MT 59801 990EZ 2012-01-01 270790554 K9 CARE MONTANA INC K9CA 4065602230 11 T HEART RANCH LANE PHILIPSBURG MT 59858 david riggs 2013-11-14 true Jaime Ward CPA P00441760 4067213555 2012 2016-03-07 17:11:31Z X X N/A X X 41928 X 41928 0 0 0 0 41928 90 39149 39239 2689 2689 2689 0 2689 0 2689 K9 CARE MONTANA'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE OUTRDOOR ACTIVITIES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM ENCOURAGES GROWTH AND A HEALTHY MIND IN A SAFE ENVIRPONMENT AND SHOWS YOUNG AND OLD ALIKE THAT THERE IS HOPE AND FUN IN THE WORLD REGARDLESS OF THEIR DISABILITIES AND/OR OUTSIDE CHALLENGES. THROUGH EXERCISE, OUTDOOR ACTVITIES, AND ONE-ON-ONE ATTENTION FROM EXPERIENCED INDIVIDUALS, K9 CARE PROVIDES MENTAL STIMULATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO THOSE WHO NEED IT DURING A DIFFICULT LIFE TRANSITION OR SITUATION. THE K9 Care Program for children with Autism and Spinal Injury offers a wide range of outdoor activities customized to the needs and abilities of special needs children and their families, geared toward promoting companionship with dogs, and enjoying the great outdoors. Located in Philipsburg, Montana [central between Butte and Missoula] and nestled between the Pintler and Sapphire Mountains, K9 Care of Montana provides the ideal environment for fun and relaxation with spectacular natural beauty. The programs are provided at two locations depending on preference. Rock Creek - Offers individual programs, flexible schedule dates, activities customized to CLIENTS' needs, and choice of accommodation options of available cabins, local Bed and Breakfasts, or local Hotels. Boulder Creek Lodge - Offers a weekend retreat In a group setting, with group and/or individual activities customized to CLIENT'S needs, with cabins provided on-site at the Lodge. The K9 Care Program offers outdoor activities while providing positive encouragement to families and teenage individuals of special needs. Fun and relaxing activities, such as evening campfires and cookouts, set the stage for a wonderful visit. From Autism to spinal injuries, K9 Care of Montana will provide the assistance needed to enjoy a fun-filled relaxing outdoor experience in the surrounding valleys of the Western Montana Mountains. Activities range from day trips into the historic mining town of Philipsburg, to visiting our local candy store, The Sweet Palace, or searching for sapphires at the nearby Gem Mountain. Horse Carriage rides are provided as an alternative means of travel while touring the town of Philipsburg if desired. Fishing is another popular activity available on local creeks, rivers, and lakes offering Blue Ribbon trout fishing. Our goal is to provide a healthy environment for young people and their families, allowing them time to relax and enjoy each other with the aid necessary to do so. Activities which are able to facilitate our Service and Assistance/Therapy Dogs are offered, and if the client wishes, these fine dogs will be present throughout THEIR stay.tHE K9 Care dogs of Montana Retrievers are an integral part of our program, as the interaction and companionship provides a relaxing yet exciting experience for the children and all involved. The Labrador Retrievers provided for the project are progeny of four generations of the finest Labrador Retrievers trained by David Riggs. They all carry the same wonderful characteristics of sweet, soft faces and coats, wonderful personalities, and as all dogs should, a welcoming wagging tail. At the beginning of THEIR stay with us, the child will be placed with a compatible K9 Care Companion and an experienced handler supervised by David Riggs. This dog will be with the child during the desired daytime activities. It could be a simple encounter on the edge of a creek side or spending the day exploring the local historic town of Philipsburg, and ending the day with THE K9 Care Companion by a campfire, if desired. There are endless activities to enjoy with A K9 friend, and IT will truly be a K9 Care experience. Interaction with our fine Labrador Retrievers provides a relaxing yet exciting experience for the children and all involved. We welcome each autistic child and family with open hearts and open minds and customize all activities according to each individual.wE ALSO WELCOME THOSE WITH SPINAL CORD INJURES AND We provide a fabulous outdoor experience and provide assistance depending on the needs and ability of each individual. 39108 39108 KENNY MASON 2.00 0 JO ELLEN DONNER 2.00 0 MICHELLE CORBIN 2.00 0 BETHANY MAJOR 2.00 0 ELIZABETH IRVIN 2.00 0 EDWINA CROSS 2.00 0 MARY COWAN 2.00 0 JAMES V ALLEN 2.00 0 david riggs 25.00 0 X false false false false false false false false 0 0 false false DAVID RIGGS PO BOX 512 PHILIPSBURG MT 59858 4067213555 false false false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 41928 41928 0 0 41928 41928 0 41928 0 0 0 41928 X 0.00000 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.12 Other Expenses.12 WEBSITE $16 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.10 Other Expenses.10 BANK CHARGES $135 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.9 Other Expenses.9 MISC. PROGRAM COSTS $297 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.8 Other Expenses.8 VETERINARY EXPENSES $500 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.7 Other Expenses.7 TELEPHONE $781 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.6 Other Expenses.6 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE $991 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.5 Other Expenses.5 LODGING FOR CLIENTS $1425 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.4 Other Expenses.4 AUTO $1642 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.3 Other Expenses.3 DOG FOOD & SUPPLIES $4050 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.2 Other Expenses.2 FUNDRAISING EXPENSES $10018 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.1 Other Expenses.1 GROCERIES & SUPPLIES $13518 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.1012 Other Expenses.1012 Insurance $443 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.1005 Other Expenses.1005 Travel $3035 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.1002 Other Expenses.1002 Office Expenses $1450 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.1001 Other Expenses.1001 Advertising and Promotion $848