V OLUNTEER O RIENTATION

P ART O NE What is PetsConnect?

W HAT IS P ETS C ONNECT !? Our History PetsConnect! was founded in 2001 from the idea of working with Shelters and Animal Control Agencies to help unwanted adoptable animals find permanent, compassionate homes.

W HAT IS P ETS C ONNECT !? PetsConnect! is a federally-recognized 510 (c) 3 non-profit organization. PetsConnect! is an all- foster, all-volunteer group. We do not have a shelter or paid employees. PetsConnect! is overseen by a volunteer board of directors. You can find a list of the current board members along with contact information in your Volunteer Handbook.

W HAT IS P ETS C ONNECT !? Our Mission Statement PetsConnect! Inc. is an all-volunteer 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to saving the lives of animal in local animal shelters. Our goal is to save as many pet lives as possible through rescue, by reducing pet overpopulation through spaying/neutering programs, and by providing educational opportunities to the public to become better pet guardians.

W HAT IS P ETSCONNECT !? PetsConnect! works with the following types of animals: Dogs and puppies Cats and kittens Guinea Pigs Chinchillas Ferrets PetsConnect! was founded to work with animals from area shelters, animal control agencies and other rescues PetsConnect! will only take owner- surrenders or strays from the public on an as-available basis Rescue Pet PoliciesIntake Policies