One of my goals/dreams is to open my own dog (maybe cat too) adoption/foster home. I am very unclear how to go about this…does anyone here do this?
Is it an extention from your home? How many dogs do you have? What is the income like? Any other info you have would be so helpful! thank you
no i dont mean i want to adopt or work at a shelter. i mean having an adoption agency and taking in 10 to 15 dogs in need of families. i want to check out families for permanent homes for the dogs. as for the profit, there would be an adoption fee.
I’m sure you have your heart in the right place for wanting to be involved with animal rescue, but it’s important that you know that foster homes and adoptions are a part of a Non-Profit sector for a reason…they simply don’t profit the individuals who break their backs and work night and day to help these animals.
It’s a lot of hard work but the pay is seeing an abandoned litter of cats that you bottle fed for weeks finally find loving and appreciative homes…or to see the previously-abused dog that you’ve fostered for months, finally start to trust people again….
You should go down to your local humane society or make contact with a local rescue organization and put your head, heart and hands where they need it most! From there you will find what it is that you are meant to do…and by then, making money won’t even be on your mind
What does it mean if your dog is chewing her paws?
My dogs are chewing their paws constantly I mean they almost never stop. I think its keeping them from getting their sleep, the one bites all of his leg, and the other only bites the pads of her feet. No matter how many times we tell them to stop they just turn around and chew, chew, chew some more. So what does it mean?
Although this can be a sign of allergies (to grass, carpet cleaner, grass seed, fertiliser etc etc) this can also be a sign of stress.
A manic dog will soon develop obsessive behaviours, one of the most common is constantly licking or chewing feet. Perhaps they aren’t getting enough exercise (both physical and mental) or they need to be given some focus through which they can release ll this pent up energy.
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I am interested in opening a dog adoption agency, sanctuary/rescue. What would be my first steps in doing this? What kind of education should I have to make sure it is successful? If you have an experience in this field please fill me in on what steps you took to achieve this, and what things you would have done differently ect. Thanks.
You could check with your state on laws that pertain to opening a shelter. Many sates have law libraries that you can contact by email and ask questions. Checking in with other shelters, a humane society, animal hospital or your local ACO might be of some help to you as well. I’m not too sure on what exactly you would have to do. But, I do think it is a very nice thing for you to do. I wish you very much luck in getting going too.
How much time does it usually take to process a pet adoption application by a rescue league?
I am very interested in adopting but they certainly don’t seem enthusiastic about our interest. Though I don’t know why. I’m sure that they are busy with their personal lives and I am very appreciative of what they do for these animals. I guess we are just anxious and excited.
not more than a working week. and as far as the actual papers it takes 20 minutes to fill them out. do you have a pet picked? it is generally easier and faster to go select a pet and then get it processed because many times they let you have it while they are being processed. if it is a animal that is awaiting spay or nueter or a time frame on shots that would also cause a delay. sometimes the real owner has found the animal also and they have not told you and that can cause a delay because they have already promised it to you and are seeing if the real owner wants to pay the rearage.
