Animal Welfare Professionals

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  • 1.  Community Support Programs/Projects

    Posted 12 days ago

    It's the time of year again where every organization is working through their budgets for the next years. Our community outreach program is finally fully staffed and finding itself with additional budget for the following year, giving us the chance to explore some of the "man it would be nice if" ideas.

    Providing community outreach supports animals in their homes and helps keep pets out of the shelter, even if it is just for a little bit. Some of the most common reasons for surrendering are financial struggles, access to veterinary care, and behavioral reasons. We have some programs that currently serve those issues, but would like to expand and do even more for the community so they don't even have the thought of surrendering cross their mind.

    What are some programs at your rescue or shelter that have proven to be successful in your community? What are some programs or projects that you've always wanted to provide but haven't had the chance to?


    #AccesstoCare
    #PetSupportServices*

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    Laurel Wilton
    Indy Cares Specialist
    Indianapolis Animal Care Services (IACS)
    Indianapolis IN
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  • 2.  RE: Community Support Programs/Projects

    Posted 11 days ago

    During of a single home fire or apartment building, pet owners often have a challenge in finding a safe space for the beloved pets while they are in transition to new housing.  Do you have any thoughts on how to find foster services?  These would typically be relatively short-term care and the owner and pets would be reunified as soon as possible?  Any thoughts are appreciated.  



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    Cathy Ruprecht
    President
    Quiindecim Pet & Livestock Disaster Response Team
    MI
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  • 3.  RE: Community Support Programs/Projects

    Posted 10 days ago

    We offer this. If you have questions I'd be happy to answer. 



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    Bre Hoffman (they/m)

    Special Little Whiskers Sanctuary Decatur IL
    SpecialLittleWhiskersKittenRescue.com

    Writing about animals, compassion, connection, & complicated lives.
    BresPeepholeDesigns.com
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  • 4.  RE: Community Support Programs/Projects

    Posted 10 days ago

    Our Rescue Second Chance For Love Animal Rescue in Kokomo Mississippi partnered with Rescue Retriever for their pet smoke alarms. Rescue Retriever™ Pet Smoke Detector- Designed by a Firefighter https://share.google/Mo6rLwczvpgr9PCdY



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    Kerrie King
    Owner
    SECOND CHANCE FOR LOVE ANIMAL RESCUE
    MS
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  • 5.  RE: Community Support Programs/Projects

    Posted 9 days ago

    I didn't know about those fire alarm devices.  Thanks for sharing about them!



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    Cathy Ruprecht
    President
    Quiindecim Pet & Livestock Disaster Response Team
    MI
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  • 6.  RE: Community Support Programs/Projects

    Posted 9 days ago

    Temporary fosters for the community would be a program we would love to do if we could build a big enough foster network. 
    We get emails regularly from people being displaced, asking if we could take in their pet while they find new housing. Some have offered to provide food and vetting if we could house. The requests are typically for dogs and we only have a handful of reliable dog fosters.

    The other would be assisting with vet costs. There have been a few that were asking to surrender only because they can't afford the care needed and they'd prefer to surrender so it can get the needed treatment. It would be amazing if there were funds to help provide that care so the owner could keep it.

    Sarah



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    Sarah
    Paws in Middle Georgia Animal Rescue
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  • 7.  RE: Community Support Programs/Projects

    Posted 8 days ago

    We offer temp foster.  If you have questions I'd be happy to answer. 



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    Bre Hoffman (they/m)

    Special Little Whiskers Sanctuary Decatur IL
    SpecialLittleWhiskersKittenRescue.com

    Writing about animals, compassion, connection, & complicated lives.
    BresPeepholeDesigns.com
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  • 8.  RE: Community Support Programs/Projects

    Posted 7 days ago

    I'd love to learn more about the foster process and would love to chat.  Could you please email me at info@qpldrt.org, Quindecim Pet & Livestock Disaster Response Team, a new nonprofit in Michigan, working to develop care in disasters.  Thank you :-)



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    Cathy Ruprecht
    President
    Quiindecim Pet & Livestock Disaster Response Team
    MI
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