1. RESCUE 101: BUTLER TOWN POUND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

2. Volunteer Opportunities in Rescue  Advocate/Network  Clerical Work  Systems Updating  Photography/Videography  Transport (Coordination)  Fostering (Coordination)  Adoption Screening  Adoption Event Planning  Sponsor/ Fundraising  Donation drives  Rescue Coordination  Basic Training/Socialization  Temperament evaluation  Social Media  Additional Programs

3. Rules to Rescue  It is always about the animal.  Trust no one. Everyone is crazy.  Every dollar and every minute count. Don’t do nothing because you can’t do everything.

4. LOST DOG SO YOU’VE FOUND A DOG. WHAT DO YOU DO?

5. First Priority: Find Dog’s Owners Even if you don’t agree with the condition of the dog you must make attempts to find dog’s owners. 1) Take a picture. 2) Post on Facebook: City, State : Date found, location found, brief description, multiple forms of contact information, and note you will require proof of ownership 3) Create a flyer with same information to pass out and hang up 4) Contact local animal controls and veterinarians 5) Notify local police departments 6) Alabama law requires you to hold 7 days.

6. Intake in to pound  Follows most of the same rules as a general citizen  Enter animal in to Intake system. Our system is Shelter Exchange.  www.shelterexchange.com www.shelterexchange.com  Post regularly for 7 days.

7. Stray Hold Ends NO ONE HAS CLAIMED THE STRAY. NOW WHAT?

8. Stray Hold Ends  “Glamour Shots”- You need good photos to appeal to all those needed.  Sponsor- The pound doesn’t have a vet fund so PetCaring is our friend.  Foster- This is the fastest way to learn about a dog however it removes urgency and makes the dog less appealing to rescues who only rescue high kill  Adopter- Evaluation is needed to determine best home.  Rescue- Best fit  Transport- Paid or Volunteer?

9. PHOTOGRAPHS A PICTURE IS WORTH A 1,000 WORDS.

10. Photographs  Require three good shots. Head, full body, and one expressing personality  The ASPCA has a webinar specifically for photos. There are several other options.  No bars, chain link, or crates.  Neutral or plain background. Nothing busy  Exercise the dog first but not to the point the tongue is hanging out  If possible, off leash photos are better. If not, relaxed leash or photoshop out.  People out of pictures for shelter photos. People in pictures for adoption listings.

11. It is all in the eyes Bad *Bad body stance. *Can’t see the eyes. *Isn’t flattering to the dog Better Looking at camera Relaxed Body Background is too busy Best Head shot only Gets right in the eyes Relaxed posture

12. When a picture just isn’t enough  A video should address all of the following to showcase the dog:  Riding  Walking on leash  Tricks  Interaction with cats, children, strangers, and other dogs  Can be filled with still shots  http://youtu.be/Q50nBiBJtRQ

13. Vetting

14. Basic Vetting Requirements  5-in-1 shot for Parvo/Distemper given to puppies on intake  Wormer: given to all dogs on intake  Spay/Neuter (Required by Alabama State Law)  Rabies Shot  Bordetella (Kennel Cough vaccine)  Heartworm check for pups 6 months and older  Heartworm preventive  Flea Tick Preventive  Microchip

15. $$$$$$$$$ MONEY MONEY MONEY

16. How do you pay for it?  Petcaring, Go Fund Me, You Caring.  www.petcaring.com  Fundraisers  Local Donations  Adoption fees  Rescue Reimbursement  Grants

17. In-Kind Donations  Dog Food  Blanket/Towel Drives  Used/New Collars leashes  Dog Treats/Toys/Bones  Pee Pads  Crates/Kennels-Plastic or Wire  Even cat donations are appreciated because we can swap with another rescue

18. Evaluation IS THIS DOG “ADOPTABLE”?

19. Getting to know the dog’s personality  Note behavior on intake but don’t evaluate 1 st day  People want to know:  Behaviors with People, Dogs, Kids, and Cats  Leash, house-trained, ride well, tricks?  Liability  Always remind people this is shelter environment and dogs act differently in each new situation  Be 100% honest on any faults. It is better to overly cautious.

20. Adoption

21. Adoption Websites  www.pro.petfinder.com www.pro.petfinder.com  www.adoptapet.com www.adoptapet.com  www.overstock.com www.overstock.com

22. Application  Should request all contact information  Request current and historical pet information  References: personal and vet  Should remind potential adopter application does not mean adoption  Can be separate or the same as adoption contract. Should be witnessed by volunteer.  Include facility/rescue information several times

23. Screening  Talk to potential adopter about lifestyle and living situation.  Is it good fit for dog for which they are applying?  Personal References  Is this person who they say they are? Have you visited their home?  Vet Reference  Alter status of other pets, HW medication status  Home Visit  Will home fit dog for which they are applying?

24. Rescue

25. Rescue Networking  Facebook posts : City, State: Dog’s Name (or intake number) Gender, Breed Guess, Age guess, vetting information, current needs, and personality information. Detailed Contact information  Contact via E-mail and phone calls. Include exactly what needs are and shelter situation.  Always include a single picture when contacting but NO links on e-mail. This will send to junk folder  If it is an emergency contact via phone number if available.  Do not try to fit a square peg in a round whole. Study intake requirements before contacting.  Snout Count Rescue App

26. Rescue Screening  Similar process to adoption screening  Contact adopters and local animal control  If a facility ask for your contacts to tour  If on Facebook look to see if most intakes have pledges  Review adoption process and contracts

27. Transport

28. Options  Paid Transport  Volunteer Transport  Volunteer Relay Transport

29. Paid Transport  Screen similar to rescue  Looks for those with close drop-offs  Usually require prior vetting and quarantine. If they do not be wary.  Look at transport times to determine if/how often they are stopping  Pets LLC with Kyle is highly recommended.  Another cost to fundraise varies between $100-$200

30. Volunteer Transport (Single Driver)  Network for a driver to do the whole transport  This can be gas or mileage paid which requires more fundraising  If not free, gas is still less expensive than paid transport usually  Always screen drivers and request references  Sometimes can find other rescues willing to help with expenses

31. Relay Transport- Volunteer  Transport Coordinators  Mapping  Networking  Monitors  Sometimes gas money is provided  Cheapest form of transport  Depends on volunteers to fill to prevent rescheduling  Great method of identifying rescue contacts

32. Transporting  Do not bring your dogs with you  Cover your seats  If you have crates, use them  Pack paper towels, bleach, extra blankets, grocery bags, slip leashes  NPOG (No Paws on the Ground) typically for puppies  Have xpen  Plastic, blankets, or tarps can cover ground.

33. Fostering

34.  Provide love  Evaluate the dog further  Start basic training  Keeps dogs bathed for adoption events  Requirements vary based on dog same as adoption requirements  Foster Coordinator  Screens fosters  Handles issues of fosters

35. Adoption Events

36. Preparing for an adoption event  Schedule events with location  Promote event via flyers and Facebook  Recruit Volunteers  Recruit “Weekend Warriors” for dogs physically at pound  Dogs need bath, a little exercise for adoption event, and a place to stay from Friday afternoons to Monday mornings.  Arrange transport for attendees  Make sure all supplies are stocked in “adoption box”

37. Adoption Event Volunteers  Would like to have a 1:1 dog to volunteer ratio  Need to be prepared to answer questions on organization and individual dogs.  Walks dogs  Provides water  Cleans up messes  Walk potentials through adoption process  Arrange home visits

38. Supplies For Dogs: Leash, Collar, Slip Leash Flyer/Description for Each Crate Copy of Vet Records for Adopter Crate :Blanket, Toys, Chews Xpen for puppies “Tip” Jars for Donations Handler for each dog For Event: Tent Signs Table and Table Cloth Chairs for Volunteers Adoption Application Volunteer Interest Forms Donation Jars for Table Pens Other Supplies Spray water bottle for corrections Pee Pads Extra Blankets Paper Towels Bags for trash and dirty clothes Water Bowls

39. Clerical

40. Summary of Clerical Needs  Keep 2 copies of all records. One for facility one for adopters  Keep vet records sorted by active and inactive dogs. Keep adoption and transfer papers with vet records of inactive dogs  Make vet appointments and arrange transport  Enter dogs in to intake systems  Update Petfinder  Post to Social media pages  Contact rescues  Keep the “adoption box” up to date and stocked.  Manage wish list  Keep adoption board updated with intakes

41. Social Media

42.  The point is to engage your audience : A connected audience donates more time and money  Be transparent  Do not overdramatize. 8 ticks on a dog is not covered  Always have a zero drama tolerance on the page

43. Programs ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS WE COULD HAVE WITH ADDITIONAL HELP

44. Outreach Programs  Microchip Program  Spay and Neuter Program  Transfer/Rehoming Program to Humane Societies  TNR (Trap/Neuter/Release)  Shelter/Fencing/Hay Programs