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Starting an Animal Rescue Group
- 1. Starting a Non-Profit Organization to Help Animals
- 2. 5 Steps to Starting a Nonprofit
- 3. Want to Start an Animal Shelter?
- 4. Keys to a Great Shelter (PDF)
- 5. Breed Rescue
- 6. Starting a Spay/Neuter Program
- 7. Setting Up Your Own Sanctuary
- 8. How to Start an Animal Sanctuary
- 9. Things to Think About When Using Volunteers
Resource Materials Available from Best Friends
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
How to Find Homes for Homeless Pets -- by Faith Maloney Whether you have a pet you can no longer care for, or you've found a stray, or you know someone who is considering turning a pet over to the local shelter, this booklet explains what to do: how to make a flyer, create an ad, work with a breed rescue group, prepare the animal for adoption, and screen potential adopters so you can be confident you've found a good home.
The Adoption Option by Faith Maloney Even though you may know very well that pets should always be adopted rather than bought from a pet store or breeder, other people may not know this. You may want to make copies for friends who are thinking about getting a pet. This brochure explains the four basic reasons to adopt rather than buy a pet, where to go to adopt the perfect animal for you, and includes a list of helpful books to read.
How to Start Your Own Animal Sanctuary by Faith Maloney This manual is a "must read" for anyone thinking about starting a sanctuary. It provides an overview of key considerations including zoning, land, and buildings; medical care for the animals, legal issues, insurance, fund-raising, staff and volunteers, adoptions, networking, and alternative ways to help animals.
How to Care for Feral Cats by Faith Maloney A simple guide to caring for feral cats in your neighborhood. This brochure includes: how and why trap/neuter/return works to control feral cat populations; obtaining low-cost neutering; the trapping and release process; and ongoing care. It also includes a list of resources and groups specializing in the care of feral cats.
How to Start a Spay/Neuter Program by Faith Maloney You don't need a shelter, a clinic, or even an office to make a huge difference in the pet overpopulation problem. You can start a local spay/neuter program. Based on the successful experience of two people in Pennsylvania, this manual includes assessing the needs of your community, working with local veterinarians, promoting the program, sample forms and other paperwork you'll need.
Starting a Non-Profit Organization to Help the Animals by Bonney Brown This manual explains, step-by-step, how to start a grassroots humane group. It includes a basic plan for developing an organization and offers advice to help you meet common challenges successfully, including rallying public support for your efforts. Provides referrals to other helpful resources.
Getting Your Paws on More Money by Bonney Brown This basic guide helps grassroots organizations overcome obstacles and succeed in their fundraising efforts. Topics covered include key ingredients for successful fundraising, exploring various options and methods, developing and implementing your plan, building a mailing list, and getting publicity.
Volunteers: Getting Ready for Them, Finding Them, Keeping Them by Bonney Brown This guide offers advice on preparing to bring volunteers on board, recruitment, training and keeping volunteers happy and active. Also includes a listing of resources.
How to Start a Humane Education Program by Nathania Gartman This brief manual explains the basic steps to create a humane education program for your community.
How to Plan a Week for the Animals by Gregory Castle This brief guide gives an overview of Utahs Week for the Animals and an outline for how to develop a similar program for your state, city or community.
Planning a Successful Walk Event by Bonney Brown This offers tips on planning a walk-a-thon to raise resources for your organization. It includes a planning timeline, job descriptions, and sample forms.
Starting a Brigade by Francis Battista Based on the model of the Best Friends Brigade in Los Angeles, this guide provides step-by- step instructions for starting a volunteer brigade in your community. Brigade volunteers help out with major projects at various area shelters. The brigade usually completes a single large task in one day, such as making repairs, painting a shelter, building feral cat houses, or planning a major adoption event.
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