After years of working with other rescue groups, I am now out on my own, rescuing and fostering dogs that have been abused and/or neglected or are special needs. I am filing paperwork to become a non-profit corporation, but need to know if there are any other requirements in our state. I was told I have to be a "releasing" agency, but can find no information at the state or town levels as to what this means. Can anyone here help?
2007-01-27 09:29:41 · 2 answers · asked by savejustonemore 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I have contacted the city/town. It was the ASPCA who gave me the info on needing to be a "releasing" agency, and yet they could not tell me how to become one. Supposedly it will release the ASPCA or other parties from liability if I take in a dog from them.
They were not much help at all as to how to become this agency, just stated that I needed it :-((
2007-01-27 09:44:02 · update #1
Thanks for the info on Best Friends...I had forgotten about their program!
2007-01-27 10:27:07 · update #2
I would suggest to first start with contacting your city to find out what their guidelines and regulations are. Then I would contact the ASPCA and they can help you with the shelter requirements.
2007-01-27 09:36:53 · answer #1 · answered by Pom♥Mom Spay and Neuter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a really great no-kill shelter in Utah called "Best Friends." They frequently give clinics and advice on how to start no-kill shelters all over the world as well as in this country. Go to their web site at BESTFRIENDS.ORG -- if anyone can help you, they can!
2007-01-27 10:04:41 · answer #2 · answered by JERILYN D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋