🐾 Welcome to Salsa's Legacy Rescue Giving Cats a Second Chance at Life
At Salsa's Legacy Rescue, our mission is simple but powerful: to provide abandoned, stray, and surrendered animals with the care, love, and healing they need to thrive — and ultimately find the forever homes they deserve. We are a passionate, home-based rescue serving communities in North West Ohio. Every animal that enters our care receives full veterinary treatment, a safe and nurturing environment, and the time they need to recover physically and emotionally. Animals are only listed for adoption once they are fully vetted, healthy, and ready for a fresh start. As part of our care programs, all cats are spayed or neutered by licensed veterinarians, while other animals receive appropriate medical care based on their species and needs.
Salsa’s Legacy Rescue
Thank you for supporting Salsa’s Legacy Rescue.
We are proudly registered with the Ohio Secretary of State as a non-profit organization. Our registrations are currently pending with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office as a charitable organization and with the IRS for 501(c)(3) federal tax-exempt status.
📌 Tax-Exempt Status
Salsa’s Legacy Rescue is a nonprofit charitable organization recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3), effective July 11, 2025.
EIN: 39-3176807
All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Note: Our IRS records are in the process of being updated to reflect our current legal name. If you notice a different name listed in the IRS database, please know it is the same organization under EIN 39-3176807. The IRS public database may take several weeks to update new determinations. We received our letter on September 6, 2025.
All cats featured on our website are fully vetted and current on their vaccinations. Salsa’s Legacy Rescue provides spay and neuter services for cats, performed by licensed veterinarians. Every cat listed is ready to join a loving, permanent home. Feral cats are not available for adoption; instead, they are included in our Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program, which humanely manages and helps reduce the local feral cat population.
Together, we honor Salsa’s legacy—saving lives, one cat at a time.
Salsa: The Cat Who Inspired It All
Discover how one special cat’s story became the heart of Salsa’s Legacy Rescue.
👉 Read Salsa’s Story »
💛 A Lifelong Love, Turned Into a Lifesaving Mission
Salsa’s Legacy Rescue was founded in June 2025 by a young woman whose heart has always belonged to animals. Growing up, her natural connection with creatures great and small earned her the nickname “Ellie May.” One of her first rescues? A tiny, orphaned baby possum she cleaned it up and safely delivered it to a wildlife center. That same spirit of compassion now fuels this rescue.
With years of hands-on experience in kennels, veterinary clinics, and her current role as a Veterinary Assistant, she turned her lifelong passion into a real mission — one cat at a time.
📍 Who We Serve
We located in Van Wert, Ohio and currently serve Van Wert, Mercer, Auglaize, Allen, Putnam, Paulding Counties
🚪 Please note: For privacy and safety, Salsa’s Legacy Rescue operates from a private residence. All visits, meet-and-greets, and adoptions are by appointment only and after your adoption application has been approved.
🧡 A Personal Note from the Founder’s Family
In June 2024, I adopted a sweet red tabby named Garfield — a perfect match chosen by my daughter, who knew I had a soft spot for orange cats. He’s brought so much joy to our family and is a daily reminder of what makes Salsa’s Legacy Rescue so special.
🐱 How You Can Help
Whether you’re looking to adopt, donate, volunteer, or simply follow our journey — your support helps us continue saving lives.
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Thank you for believing in second chances.
Welcome to the Salsa’s Legacy Rescue family.
