Uniting the animal
welfare community
to find a home
for every pet.
Our Vision
Heidi’s Village unites the animal welfare community and inspires the innovation, advocacy, and change necessary to find a home for every pet.
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The leadership team of Heidi’s Village brings over 100 years of collective experience in animal welfare to serve our most vulnerable population.
The leadership team of Heidi’s Village brings over 100 years of collective experience in animal welfare to serve our most vulnerable population.
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A Lifeline for Pets. A Mission That Needs You.
Virginia “Ginny” Jontes saw a crisis she couldn’t ignore—rescues overwhelmed, animals turned away, and veterinary costs pushing organizations to the brink. She didn’t wait for someone else to step in. She built the solution. She built Heidi’s Village—a game-changing safety net for animals and the rescue community that fights for them.
More than a shelter, more than a clinic, Heidi’s Village is a first-of-its-kind resource center designed to strengthen rescue organizations and provide a lifeline for the most vulnerable animals. Subsidized boarding and affordable veterinary care help rescues focus on saving lives, while the neonate nursery fills a critical gap, giving newborn kittens—who would otherwise face an uncertain fate—the specialized care they need to survive and thrive.
But the work isn’t done. Every life saved, every pet healed, every rescue supported depends on people who care—people like you. Ginny built it. Will you join her in keeping Heidi’s Village strong?
Our Mission:
Heidi’s Village sets the standard in animal welfare by:
- Providing a holistic, affordable way to house, heal, and promote the adoption of our community’s most vulnerable animals.
- Cultivating leaders and sharing our knowledge to establish ourselves as a trusted resource, partner, and advocate.
- Collaborating with our community to produce innovative ideas to increase shelter prevention and transform rescued animals into future family members.
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We execute our mission with an unwavering commitment to our community, our partners, each other, and the animals in our collective Village.
Our Mission
Heidi’s Village sets the standard in animal welfare by:
- Providing a holistic, affordable way to house, heal, and promote the adoption of our community’s most vulnerable animals.
- Cultivating leaders and sharing our knowledge to establish ourselves as a trusted resource, partner, and advocate.
- Collaborating with our community to produce innovative ideas to increase shelter prevention and transform rescued animals into future family members.
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About What
We Do
We execute our mission with an unwavering commitment to our community, our partners, each other, and the animals in our collective Village.
Our Impact in 2025
2,963
Lifesaving surgeries performed
4,720
Preventive vaccinations provided
670
Kittens cared for in our Smitten Kitten Nursery
70
Passionate rescue organizations served
26,990
Volunteer hours lovingly dedicated
840
Dogs received temporary housing and behavior support
Our Facility
Heidi’s Village is a groundbreaking concept, proudly paving the way as the first of its kind! Nestled on a sprawling 5-acre campus with nine state-of-the-art buildings, our facility is designed to meet the unique needs of rescue organizations and the animals they serve. From our fully equipped veterinary clinic to specialized amenities like a grooming room, training room, and meet-and-greet spaces for adoptions, we’ve created a hub where collaboration and care come to life. Discover how we unite our community, spark innovation, and transform the lives of pets in need every single day.
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