Animal Rescue Foundation Student Name, Volunteer Coordinator
1. Introductions 2. About the Foundation About the Foundation 3. Tour 4. Lunch 5. Animal Angels Overview Animal Angels Overview 6. Breakout Sessions
Stray animals Abused animals Unwanted animals A special friend in need of a special home
Poor or deteriorating health. Maintenance expenses ◦ Veterinary Bills ◦ Food Change in lifestyle Behavioral problems Moving to a new location
Believes unwanted pets deserve a good home Believes you can teach an old dog new tricks Believes you can retrain animals to be lovable
Provides Temporary Homes Provides Obedience Training Provides Veterinary Care Finds Loving Permanent Homes
1990 Founded by Steve Dow 1991 Built first shelter 1992 Began volunteer program 2000 Saved 1000 animals!
Steve Dow, Director Linda Nelson, Community Relations Coordinator Susan AllisonMaria Garcia Ronni Carey, Fundraising Coordinator Jamul Johnson Student Name, Volunteer Coordinator Martin Crane, Foster Angels Peg Ludwig, Animal Angels
An all volunteer group Three ways to help ◦ Provide In-shelter support ◦ Work as Adoption Angels ◦ Serve as Foster Angels
Evaluate incoming animals Assist veterinarian Interview potential adopters Follow up on adoptions
Transport animals to adoption fairs Provide Information at adoption fairs ◦ Foundation Services ◦ Adoption Fees Interview potential parents Follow up on adoptions
All animals are fully evaluated by a veterinarian Animals are spayed or neutered before adoption The animal’s temperament is evaluated for needs Experienced people are available for guidance after adoption
Dogs $75 Cats $50 Guinea pigs $10 Rabbits $25 Ferrets $60 All other animals call for rate
Provide a temporary home ◦ What to expect Evaluate special needs ◦ Housebreaking ◦ Obedience training ◦ Socialization Bring animal to adoption fairs
To be patient because the animal may not be housebroken or trained To give them a lot of love To get a lot of love in return
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