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Sunday, February 28, 2010

Independent Pet Rescue 101

In the world of animal rescue, there are two major players:
  1. publicly funded animal shelters
  2. small, local, independent pet rescue groups

While traditional animal shelters are familiar to most, smaller rescue groups still remain mostly obscure and operate by word-of-mouth. Some of these groups are very small while others are very large and quite well funded.

The animal rescue groups work collaboratively with traditional shelters. Most of these rescue groups will "pull" (shelter transfer) pets that are at risk of being euthanized because of overcrowding and give the pet a second chance to find a new home. These rescue groups provide a significant function for the welfare of pets. In essence, they fill the gap between the resources of traditional shelters and also offer an alternative option for those looking to adopt a new pet. Here is some data on shelter transfers to demonstrate the impact.

There are groups that focus on  no-kill, cat rescue / no-kill dog rescue and others that will take cats, dogs and other animals regardless of breed or issue. Now, you can be a great advocate for your favorite cause and show-off to your friends and family with great rescue stories.

Learn about your local rescue groups. Prepare to do some searching. Unlike a major shelter, these groups focus on rescue, not marketing.

Maybe you'll find an independent rescue in your area that has been operating for an impressive time span, just under your nose, working diligently to change the life for pets in your community.

Consider learning more about your local groups, even add them to your Christmas donation list. Most importantly, consider volunteering a few hours a month.


 
This tiny kitten with the pink leg cast is being cuddled at an Adoption Fair at a local, Redwood City pet store thorough Humanimal Connection (Cat Rescue).  That day, she found her new home.

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