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Finding a Reputable Rescue
Rescue is a wonderful way to gain a new family companion and possibly save a life. Just like buying from a breeder, research is of utmost importance.
Here are some basic hallmarks of good and reputable rescue organizations:
Rescue is a wonderful way to gain a new family companion and possibly save a life. Just like buying from a breeder, research is of utmost importance.
Here are some basic hallmarks of good and reputable rescue organizations:
- They have a clear mission to place dogs.
- First and foremost, a rescue should be trying to place the dogs in their care. If their advertising is of a more personal nature and not primarily about the dogs, that should be a concern. Are the pictures of the dogs or are the pictures posted of the person doing things that have nothing to do with the dogs that need placed?
- First and foremost, a rescue should be trying to place the dogs in their care. If their advertising is of a more personal nature and not primarily about the dogs, that should be a concern. Are the pictures of the dogs or are the pictures posted of the person doing things that have nothing to do with the dogs that need placed?
- They don't get caught up in online drama or breed politics.
- Be cautious if you see a rescue harping on other rescues or a particular person instead of working to place dogs. One day that might be you they are posting about for the entire world to see.
- A reputable rescue takes care of issues that arise with the best interest of the animal in mind. There is no way to please everyone, issues arise even with the best of intentions and the most thorough forethought.
- Be cautious if you see a rescue harping on other rescues or a particular person instead of working to place dogs. One day that might be you they are posting about for the entire world to see.
- They are transparent about the dogs they pull.
- The dogs they pull dogs don't just disappear. Sometimes when a dog is pulled from a shelter, one suddenly never hears about said dog again. What happened to the dog? Did it find a home? Was it euthanized? Returned? Don't be afraid to ask.
- The dogs they pull dogs don't just disappear. Sometimes when a dog is pulled from a shelter, one suddenly never hears about said dog again. What happened to the dog? Did it find a home? Was it euthanized? Returned? Don't be afraid to ask.
- Their requests for money seem legitimate and state clear goals.
- It has become common for people across the country to pledge money to a rescue (any rescue) if a certain dog in a shelter is pulled. Once the rescue pulls a dog they often go back through the lists of pledges and contact the people who pledged to collect money. So watch out for rescues that only pull dogs that have high pledges on them. A good rescue will pull dogs regardless of pledges.
- Be cautious of “woe is me” stories asking for money, especially if they are of a more personal nature, such as "my house was broken into," "my car was stolen," "I got injured," etc.
- Also use caution if the requests are ambiguous, asking for money but not stating a clear goal such as the need of a particular animal or medical cost.
- Most good rescues have fundraisers for specific purposes and/or animals in their care.
- Most good rescues have a non-profit status with the IRS; this shows a real commitment to the mission of a rescue, saving animals. Exempt organization status with the IRS can be verified here: https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/.
- It has become common for people across the country to pledge money to a rescue (any rescue) if a certain dog in a shelter is pulled. Once the rescue pulls a dog they often go back through the lists of pledges and contact the people who pledged to collect money. So watch out for rescues that only pull dogs that have high pledges on them. A good rescue will pull dogs regardless of pledges.
- They practice due diligence their adoption process.
- They don't give a dog to the first person in line.
- Be prepared for: reference checks, background check, veterinarian checks and home checks along with personal interviews.
- They don't give a dog to the first person in line.
- They have a network of post-adoption support.
- These may be past adopters and volunteers or trainers whose help may be invaluable in ensuring a successful adoption.
- They charge a reasonable fee.
- Good rescues work hard and compensation from adopters helps fund the operation.
- The internet has become the largest platform for animal rescue and this is both good and bad. It allows good rescues a large audience for their animals in need. It also allows bad rescues to take in high pledge dogs where the money, and sadly not the dog, becomes the priority.