Hi All,
I'm seeking insight from feline-focused rescues with experience effectively scaling up (e.g., to accommodate an influx of volunteers and cat placements). To weather any potential liability and address medical issues that could arise from rescue and transport operations, our rescue is considering adopting some insurance and is currently comparing insurance packages, each offering varying degrees of coverage. As this coverage is not yet in place, the org is currently feeling reluctant to integrate less experienced volunteers into its TNR operations or allow for newer volunteers to handle community cats directly (if you've ever trapped a cat and had to move it, you are likely aware of the risk; those teeth seem to go through anything!). Due to the risk involved with handling animals on our org's behalf, what insurance policies and/or practices has your organization adopted to mitigate legal risk stemming from operational activities to keep your org afloat even when faced with accidents?
Thank you,
Theodore, Chesapeake Rescue Alliance
#AdmissionsandIntake(includingIntake-to-placement)#CommunityCatManagement#LawsandPublicPolicy#OrganizationalManagement#PeopleManagement(includingVolunteerIntegration)#TransfersandTransport------------------------------
Theodore Schopf
Board Member
Chesapeake Rescue Alliance
California, MD
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