Mission

Mac's Mission "specializes in special." Our focus is on homeless "janky" dogs who are in medical crisis and would die without the life-saving care we are able to provide. Our “all-in” mission is for animals who have suffered at the hands of abuse, gravely injured, or were simply born with a genetic defect. Most shelters and rescues do not have the time or resources to provide specialized care and, unfortunately, many animals are euthanized as a result. Our hope is to give these animals the chance they need to heal and thrive in a nurturing and loving environment. Our goal is to heal them and find the perfect forever family for them to live their best life.

About

We are a tiny but hardworking grassroots rescue based in Jackson, Missouri but we rescue nationwide. We save the ones who need us most. Many are neonatal puppies, (cleft palates/hydrocephalus newborns). We have a very extensive, experienced neonate program. Mac’s Mission is a federally recognized 501c3 non-profit and a Missouri state licensed dog rescue. We have fosters in multiple states and many in the St. Louis area. Our Mission lives by "i am pitbull strong", a federally trademarked registered slogan that we share on merchandise to help raise funds so we can keep rescuing sick homeless dogs. This phrase is a way of life for us.

We rely 100% on donations only from our dedicated supporters and do not have any federal or local city contracts or funding other than YOUR donations. We house our dogs in our dedicated and experienced foster network or at the Mission’s 3 acres in Jackson Missouri. Our philosophy is super innovative and trailblazing small house pod like sheds/suites. This progressive method allows us to be uniquely diversified, cleaner, easier to keep quarantined for the most fragile of residents and allows our dogs the specialized and individualized care they truly deserve after surviving such hellish conditions prior to us. We started this unique and one one-of-a-kind way of rescue in 2017 to be able to problem solve and greatly reduce any stress that comes with dogs housed together.

We also help pay for costs by selling merchandise designed by one of our most dedicated volunteers. When you purchase a product from our Bonfire links you help save sick puppies!!! We can not do this grass roots in the trenches life saving work without YOU our generous supporters. Thank you so much for being part of the solution to save these helpless souls.

Our Team

These are a few of the people who make this mission possible. We are so grateful for the rescues, veterinarians, sponsors, volunteers, fosters, adopters, and donors who keep our doors open. Thank you, everyone.

MAC'S MISSION LEADERSHIP

FOUNDER & CEO

ROCHELLE STEFFEN

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

KATIE COY

MEDICAL COORDINATOR

KELLY HITT

ADOPTION COORDINATOR

TIFFANY VISNICKY

FOSTER COORDINATOR

KATIE COY

​TRANSPORT COORDINATOR

TABS SNOWDEN

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

SUMMER RISTER

​EMAIL SPECIALIST

LAURA MIER

KENNEL MANAGER

NATALIE VAILS

STAFF

NATALIE VAILS, LAURA MEIER, KYLII J., CLARA BLEDSOE, LILY C.

​SOCIAL MEDIA TEAM

CREATIVE CONTENT(all platforms): ROCHELLE STEFFEN

FACEBOOK TEAM: MARY ELLYN NELSON, AMANDA EGBERT, BILLIE HEATON, HEATHER NICOLE, KATIE COY, REQUI SALTER, SUMMER RISTER

INSTAGRAM: KATIE COY

TWITTER: NOBODY LIKES TWITTER

TIKTOK: ROCHELLE STEFFEN

MAC'S MISSION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVE BOARD

PRESIDENT: SARAH STROHMEYER

VICE-PRESIDENT:

SECRETARY:

TREASURER: REQUI SALTER

​VOTING BOARD MEMBERS

DEBBIE EAST PRASANPHANICH

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Safety & Background Check Policy

Mac’s Mission is committed to maintaining a safe, protective, and responsible environment for the animals in our care, our staff, our volunteers, our adopters, our visitors, and our community. For that reason, all individuals applying to be involved with Mac’s Mission in any capacity may be subject to a background check. This includes, but is not limited to, employees, volunteers, fosters, interns, transporters, community service participants, contractors, and anyone seeking regular access to our property, animals, programs, or events. Mac’s Mission has a zero-tolerance policy for registered sex offenders and individuals with violent criminal histories. Registered sex offenders and individuals with convictions involving violence, abuse, assault, exploitation, neglect, or crimes that raise safety concerns will not be permitted to serve as staff, volunteers, fosters, interns, community service participants, or representatives of Mac’s Mission. Participation with Mac’s Mission is a privilege, not a right. We reserve the right to deny, restrict, suspend, or terminate involvement with any person whose background, conduct, history, or behavior may place our animals, people, property, reputation, or mission at risk. Our first responsibility is protection. We will always choose safety over convenience, popularity, pressure, or personal feelings.

There are no exceptions.