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Starting a Foster Rescue Program: Advice and Requirements in VA?

  • 1.  Starting a Foster Rescue Program: Advice and Requirements in VA?

    Posted 01-14-2025 05:36 AM

    Hi Maddie's Fund Community,

    We started a nonprofit with the goal of advocating for and supporting rescues. However, seeing so many healthy, young dogs being euthanized due to lack of shelter space, we're considering launching a foster rescue program under our 501(c)(3).

    This decision feels even more urgent today, as there are currently 11 dogs at the Prince George's County Animal Shelter in Maryland that are scheduled to be euthanized by 6 PM today if they don't receive a commitment by 12 PM. You can see their post and the dogs in need here.

    We're looking for advice on:

    • Requirements for running a foster rescue program in Virginia.
    • How to recruit and manage foster families.
    • Collaborating with shelters for transfers.
    • Funding foster care and handling liability.

    If you have resources or insights, we'd greatly appreciate your help as we take steps to save more lives.

    Thank you!

    Krasi Mircheva
    President, Daisy's Legacy
    info@daisyslegacy.org | @daisyslegacyorg


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    Krasi Mircheva
    President
    Daisy's Legacy
    VA
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