Animal Welfare Professionals

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

Carol,   I would love to join a group like that.

We are a small rescue all volunteers with full time day jobs like your rescue. Only difference is that we started two and a half years ago.

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

Carol,   I would love to join a group like that.

We are a small rescue all volunteers with full time day jobs like your rescue. Only difference is that we started two and a half years ago.

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Tammy Fabian
Executive Director
Friends For Life Animal Rescue

Original Message:
Sent: 08-03-2023 07:50 AM
From: Carol Brendler
Subject: Forum Subgroups, Large and Small Orgs

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

I would also be very interested in a group specifically for small rescues. We started in May of this year and only have 9 official adoptions so far so we are a very new and tiny cat/kitten rescue. Our rescue is also primarily home and foster based, and run solely by volunteers.

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

I would also be very interested in a group specifically for small rescues. We started in May of this year and only have 9 official adoptions so far so we are a very new and tiny cat/kitten rescue. Our rescue is also primarily home and foster based, and run solely by volunteers.

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

Hi 
We are a very small rescue in a rural setting.  We have limited volunteers and many of them wear multiple hats within the organization. 

We would be interested, but we will also stay in the general discussion, it has been a learning experience to interact with the larger groups. 
Connie 

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

Yes, please, to whomever monitors this board.  As a sister all-volunteer, small rescue that struggles to keep up with demand, a place that addresses our specific concerns would be welcome.  

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

Hi, Carol and everyone who has responded to this thread so far. Thank you for your suggestion of a separate forum group for smaller organizations. We hear you. In the past, we've found that smaller forum groups end up siloed and inactive. However, it appears that there is some interest and it may be worth another try. Our primary purpose in the forum is to give you the tools that you need and an easy, free, safe space to connect with each other.

There are currently 9 forum members on this thread who would like a separate group dedicated to smaller organizations. If we create another forum group, be assured that everyone would still be able to participate this main Animal Welfare Professionals community and would have access to the posts and library resources. We are considering your request and will let you know as soon as we've made a decision. 

 If there's anyone else out there from a small organization who would like to have a separate forum group dedicated to small organizations and their needs, please reply to this thread. We'd like to see how many forum members are interested before we create another group. 

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

Hi, Carol and everyone who has responded to this thread so far. Thank you for your suggestion of a separate forum group for smaller organizations. We hear you. In the past, we've found that smaller forum groups end up siloed and inactive. However, it appears that there is some interest and it may be worth another try. Our primary purpose in the forum is to give you the tools that you need and an easy, free, safe space to connect with each other.

There are currently 9 forum members on this thread who would like a separate group dedicated to smaller organizations. If we create another forum group, be assured that everyone would still be able to participate this main Animal Welfare Professionals community and would have access to the posts and library resources. We are considering your request and will let you know as soon as we've made a decision. 

 If there's anyone else out there from a small organization who would like to have a separate forum group dedicated to small organizations and their needs, please reply to this thread. We'd like to see how many forum members are interested before we create another group. 

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

Hi, Carol and everyone who has responded to this thread so far. Thank you for your suggestion of a separate forum group for smaller organizations. We hear you. In the past, we've found that smaller forum groups end up siloed and inactive. However, it appears that there is some interest and it may be worth another try. Our primary purpose in the forum is to give you the tools that you need and an easy, free, safe space to connect with each other.

There are currently 9 forum members on this thread who would like a separate group dedicated to smaller organizations. If we create another forum group, be assured that everyone would still be able to participate this main Animal Welfare Professionals community and would have access to the posts and library resources. We are considering your request and will let you know as soon as we've made a decision. 

 If there's anyone else out there from a small organization who would like to have a separate forum group dedicated to small organizations and their needs, please reply to this thread. We'd like to see how many forum members are interested before we create another group. 

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

Hi, Carol and everyone who has responded to this thread so far. Thank you for your suggestion of a separate forum group for smaller organizations. We hear you. In the past, we've found that smaller forum groups end up siloed and inactive. However, it appears that there is some interest and it may be worth another try. Our primary purpose in the forum is to give you the tools that you need and an easy, free, safe space to connect with each other.

There are currently 9 forum members on this thread who would like a separate group dedicated to smaller organizations. If we create another forum group, be assured that everyone would still be able to participate this main Animal Welfare Professionals community and would have access to the posts and library resources. We are considering your request and will let you know as soon as we've made a decision. 

 If there's anyone else out there from a small organization who would like to have a separate forum group dedicated to small organizations and their needs, please reply to this thread. We'd like to see how many forum members are interested before we create another group. 

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

Hi, Carol and everyone who has responded to this thread so far. Thank you for your suggestion of a separate forum group for smaller organizations. We hear you. In the past, we've found that smaller forum groups end up siloed and inactive. However, it appears that there is some interest and it may be worth another try. Our primary purpose in the forum is to give you the tools that you need and an easy, free, safe space to connect with each other.

There are currently 9 forum members on this thread who would like a separate group dedicated to smaller organizations. If we create another forum group, be assured that everyone would still be able to participate this main Animal Welfare Professionals community and would have access to the posts and library resources. We are considering your request and will let you know as soon as we've made a decision. 

 If there's anyone else out there from a small organization who would like to have a separate forum group dedicated to small organizations and their needs, please reply to this thread. We'd like to see how many forum members are interested before we create another group. 

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

Hi Kim,

In recent years there has definitely been a sharp increase in small rescues popping up, especially during COVID.  So The Forum might be a good idea and can always be shut down if it's inactive but most likely it will need a moderator and rules?  I  would love one of those Monday talks to cover topics that is applicable to small rescues. Most of the time it seems to be geared toward large and mid sized organizations. While I greatly appreciate large organizations and learned so much from them it seems like small rescues are often forgotten and RARELY are ever mentioned however collectively as a whole, we play an important role as well, as small rescues pull from large organizations and fill in the gaps in rural areas that large and mid size organizations don't cover. 

Hi, Carol and everyone who has responded to this thread so far. Thank you for your suggestion of a separate forum group for smaller organizations. We hear you. In the past, we've found that smaller forum groups end up siloed and inactive. However, it appears that there is some interest and it may be worth another try. Our primary purpose in the forum is to give you the tools that you need and an easy, free, safe space to connect with each other.

There are currently 9 forum members on this thread who would like a separate group dedicated to smaller organizations. If we create another forum group, be assured that everyone would still be able to participate this main Animal Welfare Professionals community and would have access to the posts and library resources. We are considering your request and will let you know as soon as we've made a decision. 

 If there's anyone else out there from a small organization who would like to have a separate forum group dedicated to small organizations and their needs, please reply to this thread. We'd like to see how many forum members are interested before we create another group. 

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

Hi Heron,

Thanks for your thoughts. You are correct, if we create another forum group it will fall under our Community Guidelines. Our Maddie's Pet Forum team would moderate first posts by new members and posts marked as inappropriate by other members but wouldn't post regular content like we do in this main forum community. Content and activity would be up to the members of the group.

I have passed on your topic suggestion for the Monday Community Conversations to the Steering Committee. Not sure if you saw it but the Community Conversations call on 7/17/23 was "Rural Road: Lifesaving's Longest Mile". That call highlighted challenges facing rural or isolated organizations. I highly recommend watching the recording if you missed it. 

Hi Kim,

In recent years there has definitely been a sharp increase in small rescues popping up, especially during COVID.  So The Forum might be a good idea and can always be shut down if it's inactive but most likely it will need a moderator and rules?  I  would love one of those Monday talks to cover topics that is applicable to small rescues. Most of the time it seems to be geared toward large and mid sized organizations. While I greatly appreciate large organizations and learned so much from them it seems like small rescues are often forgotten and RARELY are ever mentioned however collectively as a whole, we play an important role as well, as small rescues pull from large organizations and fill in the gaps in rural areas that large and mid size organizations don't cover. 

Hi, Carol and everyone who has responded to this thread so far. Thank you for your suggestion of a separate forum group for smaller organizations. We hear you. In the past, we've found that smaller forum groups end up siloed and inactive. However, it appears that there is some interest and it may be worth another try. Our primary purpose in the forum is to give you the tools that you need and an easy, free, safe space to connect with each other.

There are currently 9 forum members on this thread who would like a separate group dedicated to smaller organizations. If we create another forum group, be assured that everyone would still be able to participate this main Animal Welfare Professionals community and would have access to the posts and library resources. We are considering your request and will let you know as soon as we've made a decision. 

 If there's anyone else out there from a small organization who would like to have a separate forum group dedicated to small organizations and their needs, please reply to this thread. We'd like to see how many forum members are interested before we create another group. 

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

Hi, Carol and everyone who has responded to this thread so far. Thank you for your suggestion of a separate forum group for smaller organizations. We hear you. In the past, we've found that smaller forum groups end up siloed and inactive. However, it appears that there is some interest and it may be worth another try. Our primary purpose in the forum is to give you the tools that you need and an easy, free, safe space to connect with each other.

There are currently 9 forum members on this thread who would like a separate group dedicated to smaller organizations. If we create another forum group, be assured that everyone would still be able to participate this main Animal Welfare Professionals community and would have access to the posts and library resources. We are considering your request and will let you know as soon as we've made a decision. 

 If there's anyone else out there from a small organization who would like to have a separate forum group dedicated to small organizations and their needs, please reply to this thread. We'd like to see how many forum members are interested before we create another group. 

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

Hi, Carol and everyone who has responded to this thread so far. Thank you for your suggestion of a separate forum group for smaller organizations. We hear you. In the past, we've found that smaller forum groups end up siloed and inactive. However, it appears that there is some interest and it may be worth another try. Our primary purpose in the forum is to give you the tools that you need and an easy, free, safe space to connect with each other.

There are currently 9 forum members on this thread who would like a separate group dedicated to smaller organizations. If we create another forum group, be assured that everyone would still be able to participate this main Animal Welfare Professionals community and would have access to the posts and library resources. We are considering your request and will let you know as soon as we've made a decision. 

 If there's anyone else out there from a small organization who would like to have a separate forum group dedicated to small organizations and their needs, please reply to this thread. We'd like to see how many forum members are interested before we create another group. 

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

I would also love to join the forum

Hi, Carol and everyone who has responded to this thread so far. Thank you for your suggestion of a separate forum group for smaller organizations. We hear you. In the past, we've found that smaller forum groups end up siloed and inactive. However, it appears that there is some interest and it may be worth another try. Our primary purpose in the forum is to give you the tools that you need and an easy, free, safe space to connect with each other.

There are currently 9 forum members on this thread who would like a separate group dedicated to smaller organizations. If we create another forum group, be assured that everyone would still be able to participate this main Animal Welfare Professionals community and would have access to the posts and library resources. We are considering your request and will let you know as soon as we've made a decision. 

 If there's anyone else out there from a small organization who would like to have a separate forum group dedicated to small organizations and their needs, please reply to this thread. We'd like to see how many forum members are interested before we create another group. 

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

Hi everyone,

I already said that I'd love to join. I like to mention that my primary need is a group for rescues, large or small.

I see that as a rescue, we, most of the time, can't use the directions the shelters do.

For example, we usually don't have facilities and rely entirely on fosters.

We don't have a vet on the premises. For our rescue, that's a big issue that costs us a lot of money that we don't have.

I am asking for ideas, help, and discussions about the rescue challenges.

I would also love to join the forum

Hi, Carol and everyone who has responded to this thread so far. Thank you for your suggestion of a separate forum group for smaller organizations. We hear you. In the past, we've found that smaller forum groups end up siloed and inactive. However, it appears that there is some interest and it may be worth another try. Our primary purpose in the forum is to give you the tools that you need and an easy, free, safe space to connect with each other.

There are currently 9 forum members on this thread who would like a separate group dedicated to smaller organizations. If we create another forum group, be assured that everyone would still be able to participate this main Animal Welfare Professionals community and would have access to the posts and library resources. We are considering your request and will let you know as soon as we've made a decision. 

 If there's anyone else out there from a small organization who would like to have a separate forum group dedicated to small organizations and their needs, please reply to this thread. We'd like to see how many forum members are interested before we create another group. 

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

Hi, Carol and everyone who has responded to this thread so far. Thank you for your suggestion of a separate forum group for smaller organizations. We hear you. In the past, we've found that smaller forum groups end up siloed and inactive. However, it appears that there is some interest and it may be worth another try. Our primary purpose in the forum is to give you the tools that you need and an easy, free, safe space to connect with each other.

There are currently 9 forum members on this thread who would like a separate group dedicated to smaller organizations. If we create another forum group, be assured that everyone would still be able to participate this main Animal Welfare Professionals community and would have access to the posts and library resources. We are considering your request and will let you know as soon as we've made a decision. 

 If there's anyone else out there from a small organization who would like to have a separate forum group dedicated to small organizations and their needs, please reply to this thread. We'd like to see how many forum members are interested before we create another group. 

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

Hi Kim, 

Thank you for looking into this request! I would love to see a small group community sub-group within the Animal Welfare Professionals community. 

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Rebecca Zelanko
Vice President
Second Chance Ranch Rescue and Sanctuary
Raeford, NC

Original Message:
Sent: 08-07-2023 10:13 AM
From: Kim Domerofski (She/Her)
Subject: Forum Subgroups, Large and Small Orgs

Hi, Carol and everyone who has responded to this thread so far. Thank you for your suggestion of a separate forum group for smaller organizations. We hear you. In the past, we've found that smaller forum groups end up siloed and inactive. However, it appears that there is some interest and it may be worth another try. Our primary purpose in the forum is to give you the tools that you need and an easy, free, safe space to connect with each other.

There are currently 9 forum members on this thread who would like a separate group dedicated to smaller organizations. If we create another forum group, be assured that everyone would still be able to participate this main Animal Welfare Professionals community and would have access to the posts and library resources. We are considering your request and will let you know as soon as we've made a decision. 

 If there's anyone else out there from a small organization who would like to have a separate forum group dedicated to small organizations and their needs, please reply to this thread. We'd like to see how many forum members are interested before we create another group. 

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Kim Domerofski (she/her)
Community Manager
Maddie's Fund

Original Message:
Sent: 08-03-2023 07:50 AM
From: Carol Brendler
Subject: Forum Subgroups, Large and Small Orgs

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

#FosterPrograms
#OrganizationalManagement

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Carol B.
Foster Volunteer/Grants Coordinator
Michigan
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Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

I would love to join a group like that. We are a foster-only, volunteer, home-based rescue in Arizona - 300 adoptions a year. It would be great to connect with smaller rescues - we need the support! 

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

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Carol B.
Foster Volunteer/Grants Coordinator
Michigan
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Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.

Our rescue group is 12+ years old, but it is all-volunteer, home-based foster and tiny compared to many groups on here (~200 adoptions per year).  Is there a discussion group out there-or would anyone be interested in starting one-that specifically focuses on small organizations and their needs?

 Many of our volunteers, including the president and board members, work full time in other jobs and do this in their off-hours as a labor of love. I find that often the topics on here are beyond our scope and capabilities, and yet we, too, could use a space to share ideas and discuss issues.