Our core principles – love, respect, and integrity – not only shape our interactions within the team but also govern our external engagements. These principles serve as the foundation for all our endeavors to serve animals, build community, and enhance human-animal bonds. Love drives us, respect ensures we value and consider all perspectives, and integrity assures our actions are trustworthy. We prioritize these principles over mere competence, fostering a climate where humans can cooperate, build trust, and deepen relationships for the long-term. This approach enables us to pursue our goals while maintaining a high standard of conduct.

We are committed to upholding financial transparency and accuracy. We prioritize open discussions about our financial status, including during times when additional funding is not necessary. While financial contributions are essential to our operations, we place equal value on a variety of participation methods. Engaging in partnerships, collaborative projects, skill sharing, or joining the OSTA team are not only ways to contribute but also opportunities for mutual growth and learning, embodying the win-win relationships we strive to cultivate.

We aim to achieve self-sustainability by merging our animal-focused idealism with pragmatic strategies and sound financial planning. We strive to maintain this balance through an array of measures that include exploring subsidy opportunities, offering consultancy services, and fostering financial collaborations within our community and with organizations that endorse animal well-being.