Forte Animal Rescue is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to finding solutions for the problem of pet overpopulation through its educational activities, animal adoption efforts, and outreach program. For an overview of our philosophy, please read Be a Somebody!

Our founder, Marie Atake, was appointed by Mayor Villaraigosa to the Los Angeles Animal Services Commission where she served from 2005 to 2007. Following her service to the city, Marie and Forte Animal Rescue were each awarded a Certificate of Recognition by the Los Angeles City Council. Forte Animal Rescue received an additional Commendation from the City Council in June 2008. Then the City Council appointed Marie to the city’s Spay/Neuter Advisory Committee, which oversaw the mandatory spay/neuter ordinance from 2008 to 2009 when the law became effective. On this Committee, Marie received another Certificate of Recognition from the City Council.