We are now offering a "Re-Homing and Adoption Contract" program that allows you the opportunity to participate in the adoption process for your pet. Because of the lack of space in many shelters and the low number of foster homes currently available, it is very hard to find ways to place your pet if you are forced to surrender them for reasons such as moving to a home where pets aren't allowed, difficult work schedules, allergies, or finding a stray that hasn't been claimed. One of the most difficult issues we can face is giving up our beloved pets and ensuring that they aren't euthanized or placed in the wrong home. Once you give up ownership of a pet to a shelter, your rights to any information is also terminated. The program is simple: Once we temperament test your pet and they pass our standards, we provide advertising, listing on websites such as Petfinder, and screening of potential adoptive homes including background checks, veterinary and personal reference checks, and home visits. Once we have narrowed the field to a few qualified homes, we will sit down with you and decide who would provide the best home for your pet. It is a wonderful program for everyone involved and helps make the transition for you and your pets much, much easier. To discuss this unique program, please call (608) 436-0138 or e-mail rvtv1@msn.com for further information.
Boo Bear has found his new family and moved to Iowa!!! We received an inquiry from a wonderful couple living in Iowa and it quickly became apparent that they would make perfect parents for our little Boo. This tiny little guy came to us and needed to be on formula because of his young age. We battled and battled to get him to eat solid food, but he was just as determined to stay on his formula. Once he went to live with Kathy and Jim, they found a way to get him to to start eating small amounts of solids and now he is thriving! We send a special "Thank You!" to Jim and Kathy for loving this little guy and giving him the home he needed and deserves.
We are currently working to complete our paperwork for non-profit status and are accepting donations to cover our costs which include transporting, food, veterinary care, crates, treats, training fees, office supplies, advertising, and all the other expenses that crop up in caring for our foster pets. Without your help, we would be unable to continue our operations. Our greatest expenses are related to pet healthcare, so if you would like to make a donation to assist with our veterinary costs please note on your checks "Vet Care" and we will direct the money to our account with our vet clinic.
We, the volunteers and administrators of One At A Time Pet Rescue, believe that every single person can make a difference in the life of a pet and each one of us, if willing to help in one capacity or another, can make a huge difference in decreasing the number of homeless pets. One At A Time, we can be the catalyst for change and together transform the outlook for millions of pets. Our philosophy is that our pets are family members and as family members, we must fight to protect them, assist in improving their manners through proper training, and educate our friends and neighbors on ways to better the lives of their pets.
Another goal of our group is to fight stereotypes for certain breeds of dogs and advocate to halt discrimination that results in Breed Specific Legislation (BSL). Many communities are opting to ban breeds such as pit bull terriers, rottweillers, German shepherds, and other dogs deemed “vicious”. By educating and carefully selecting the proper homes for these breeds, we hope to teach the public the specific needs of each breed. A happy, healthy pet who’s needs are being met both physically and psychologically is a strong argument for stopping BSL and the resulting genocide that occurs when communities opt to ban a breed that results in mass euthanasia. This frightening trend has occurred in communities such as Denver, Colorado and Miami, Florida, and thousands of owners of these breeds have faced the horror of losing their beloved pets when they are seized and killed. This type of legislation punishes those who are responsible pet owners and still does not address the problems associated with people who exploit and abuse these breeds for financial gain. The lists of banned dogs will continue to grow because the people willing to exploit these animals for financial gain will just go out and find a bigger, stronger breed such as Dogo Argentino or Tosa to fight and breed. Rescue groups all over the country receive desperate calls for assistance in getting dogs out of areas with BSL to prevent the deaths of beloved family pets. Bumper stickers in these areas proclaim, “Ban the deed, not the breed” and we strongly believe that focusing resources on education, low-cost spaying/neutering and upping the penalties for crimes against animals will assist in stopping this madness.
One At A Time Rescue is dedicated to finding the very best homes for our rescues. To meet this goal, we carefully scrutinize all applications. We check all veterinarian and personal references and confirm rental arrangements with landlords. If you are serious about adopting any of our pets, please complete our adoption application in full. E-mail Tammi at rvtv1@msn.com for an application.
For Dogs:
1. Dog Crates (Sm, Med & Large)
2. Dog Leashes (Sm, Med & Large)
3. Collars & Harnesses (Sm, Med & Large)
4. Blankets (Slightly Used or New)
5. Bags of Dog Food and Canned Dog Food - Good Quality Please
6. Dog Beds (Sm, Med & Large)
7. Dog Toys
8. Dog Treats (Sm, Med & Large)
9. Dog Shampoo & Conditioner
10. Dog Coats and Sweaters(For Winter)
11. Fuel Cards(Fills gas tanks for Transports)
12. Exercise Pens
13. NylaBones & Kongs
14. Pet Medications-Flea/Tick and Heartworm Preventative
15. Coupons for any of the items listed above
16. FOSTER HOMES SO WE CAN SAVE MORE DOGS!!!!
For Cats:
1. Scoopable Cat Litter
2. Dry Cat Food
3. Canned Cat Food
4. Cat Toys
5. Cat Carriers
6. Litter Boxes
7. Cat Collars
8. Cat Shampoo and Conditioner
9. Cat Beds
10. Cat Treats
11. Scratching Posts
12. Medicine: Flea & Tick Preventative
13. Coupons for any of the items listed above
14. FOSTER HOMES SO WE CAN SAVE MORE CATS AND KITTENS!!!!
