Animal Welfare Professionals

Hi Everyone,

I am new to this forum and this is my first time creating a discussion post. My teenage daughter and I are starting a non-profit to help support local pet rescues and animal shelters. One of the ways we are doing this is by organizing mobile pet adoptions in the community.  I have contacted several rescues and the shelter, but with minimum success. Many already have their own events lined up, do not have the resources to do mobile events, or simply do not respond to our email. I am wondering if anyone has any tips on how to get more rescues and shelters interested in partnering with us?  

Thank you!

Hi Everyone,

I am new to this forum and this is my first time creating a discussion post. My teenage daughter and I are starting a non-profit to help support local pet rescues and animal shelters. One of the ways we are doing this is by organizing mobile pet adoptions in the community.  I have contacted several rescues and the shelter, but with minimum success. Many already have their own events lined up, do not have the resources to do mobile events, or simply do not respond to our email. I am wondering if anyone has any tips on how to get more rescues and shelters interested in partnering with us?  

Thank you!

Hi Everyone,

I am new to this forum and this is my first time creating a discussion post. My teenage daughter and I are starting a non-profit to help support local pet rescues and animal shelters. One of the ways we are doing this is by organizing mobile pet adoptions in the community.  I have contacted several rescues and the shelter, but with minimum success. Many already have their own events lined up, do not have the resources to do mobile events, or simply do not respond to our email. I am wondering if anyone has any tips on how to get more rescues and shelters interested in partnering with us?  

Thank you!

I applaud you for trying to help support the work of the rescues and shelters.  Speaking strictly on behalf of our shelter, mobile adoption events are difficult, and we do not do them.  There are a number of reasons for this.  First, all of our available animals are listed on our website.  They update in real time.  That means if an animal appears on the website, it is currently available.   Members of the public come to the shelter to meet with the animal and if it is out at a mobile event, they have potentially missed finding a home (with someone who specifically came to see them).  Also, like most shelters, there is a staffing shortage, and we cannot staff an offsite event like that.  Additionally, the adoption process could take up to an hour - from completing the application to us verifying their info, potentially contacting landlords, etc.   This is not ideal when offsite, not to mention that we need computers and telephones for the process.   Again, I love the idea that you want to help, but if you're seeing a lack of positive response, some of these reasons might be why.

Hi Everyone,

I am new to this forum and this is my first time creating a discussion post. My teenage daughter and I are starting a non-profit to help support local pet rescues and animal shelters. One of the ways we are doing this is by organizing mobile pet adoptions in the community.  I have contacted several rescues and the shelter, but with minimum success. Many already have their own events lined up, do not have the resources to do mobile events, or simply do not respond to our email. I am wondering if anyone has any tips on how to get more rescues and shelters interested in partnering with us?  

Thank you!

Thank you so much for sharing your perspective as a shelter/rescue organization.  This is helpful information. While, sometimes offsite/mobile adoptions might not be ideal, your post has me wondering about another option.  What are your thoughts on organizing onsite events at the local shelter or rescue group? This might draw people in, and once they are there, they might find a pet that they are interested in adopting or even fostering.  Thank you!

I applaud you for trying to help support the work of the rescues and shelters.  Speaking strictly on behalf of our shelter, mobile adoption events are difficult, and we do not do them.  There are a number of reasons for this.  First, all of our available animals are listed on our website.  They update in real time.  That means if an animal appears on the website, it is currently available.   Members of the public come to the shelter to meet with the animal and if it is out at a mobile event, they have potentially missed finding a home (with someone who specifically came to see them).  Also, like most shelters, there is a staffing shortage, and we cannot staff an offsite event like that.  Additionally, the adoption process could take up to an hour - from completing the application to us verifying their info, potentially contacting landlords, etc.   This is not ideal when offsite, not to mention that we need computers and telephones for the process.   Again, I love the idea that you want to help, but if you're seeing a lack of positive response, some of these reasons might be why.

Hi Everyone,

I am new to this forum and this is my first time creating a discussion post. My teenage daughter and I are starting a non-profit to help support local pet rescues and animal shelters. One of the ways we are doing this is by organizing mobile pet adoptions in the community.  I have contacted several rescues and the shelter, but with minimum success. Many already have their own events lined up, do not have the resources to do mobile events, or simply do not respond to our email. I am wondering if anyone has any tips on how to get more rescues and shelters interested in partnering with us?  

Thank you!

Thank you so much for sharing your perspective as a shelter/rescue organization.  This is helpful information. While, sometimes offsite/mobile adoptions might not be ideal, your post has me wondering about another option.  What are your thoughts on organizing onsite events at the local shelter or rescue group? This might draw people in, and once they are there, they might find a pet that they are interested in adopting or even fostering.  Thank you!

I applaud you for trying to help support the work of the rescues and shelters.  Speaking strictly on behalf of our shelter, mobile adoption events are difficult, and we do not do them.  There are a number of reasons for this.  First, all of our available animals are listed on our website.  They update in real time.  That means if an animal appears on the website, it is currently available.   Members of the public come to the shelter to meet with the animal and if it is out at a mobile event, they have potentially missed finding a home (with someone who specifically came to see them).  Also, like most shelters, there is a staffing shortage, and we cannot staff an offsite event like that.  Additionally, the adoption process could take up to an hour - from completing the application to us verifying their info, potentially contacting landlords, etc.   This is not ideal when offsite, not to mention that we need computers and telephones for the process.   Again, I love the idea that you want to help, but if you're seeing a lack of positive response, some of these reasons might be why.

Hi Everyone,

I am new to this forum and this is my first time creating a discussion post. My teenage daughter and I are starting a non-profit to help support local pet rescues and animal shelters. One of the ways we are doing this is by organizing mobile pet adoptions in the community.  I have contacted several rescues and the shelter, but with minimum success. Many already have their own events lined up, do not have the resources to do mobile events, or simply do not respond to our email. I am wondering if anyone has any tips on how to get more rescues and shelters interested in partnering with us?  

Thank you!