No More Homeless Pets

Temperament Testing

KarenL — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:46:06 GMT

Temperament Testing by Nathan Winograd

Stoking The Fires of Hate

KarenL — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:43:34 GMT

How the Animal Protection Movment is failing Pit Bulls.
www.nokillsolutions.com

RE: RE: Death of a dog and our adoption of a rescue dog

vettech28 — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:13:16 GMT

Thank you for adopting a rescue dog that needs a home. I would always recommend rescuing animals from shelters or breed rescues so all animal owners can give them a second chance.

Re: What brought you here to Best Friends Network? : Why I am a Best Friends Member

vettech28 — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:47:59 GMT

I'm a Best Friends member because I keep going back to the website to see what animals are up for adoption and I watch the series, "Dogtown". This year, I decided to join the network and connect with other animal lovers.

Re: What brought you here to Best Friends Network? : What brought you here to the Network?

vettech28 — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 03:55:02 GMT

I found the Best Friends website after my dad told me about it and about a possible internship at Best Friends when I reach my junior or senior year of college. Recently, I thought about joining the network and I'm glad I did because it's a good way to bring together animal lovers from all over.

Risky Business: Liability and Risk Management Facing Animal Shelters and Rescuers

KarenL — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:52:56 GMT

In this workshop, Jill Buckley, Esq. from the ASPCA, teaches us how to identify common liability issues and develop preventive measures to protect your organization from financial ruin. Can you adopt a dog with a bite history? Can you implement foster programs, off-site adoption events, pet therapy, dog obedience training, and other programs if you’re concerned about liability? Do you have adequate insurance coverage to protect your organization if something happened? Risk management involves assessing the potential dangers that exist at your shelter and determining whether you have taken enough reasonable precautions to protect people from harm.

Session 1: July 15 at 3pm ET/1pm MT/ 12pm PT
Register at http://meetings.bestfriends.org/riskybusiness1/event/registration.html

Session 2: July 15 at 6pm ET/4pm MT/3pm PT
Register at http://meetings.bestfriends.org/riskybusiness2/event/registration.html

Session 3: July 16 at 4pm ET/2pm MT/1pm PT
Register at http://meetings.bestfriends.org/riskybusiness3/event/registration.html

This webinar will be recorded and made available for later viewing. To view previously recorded webinars, please visit the Resources tab on the No More Homeless Pets community and click on the "Recorded Webinars" folder.

Resources

admin — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:06:59 GMT

Documents

Forms, Flyers & Fanfare: Submissions from Members

ADOPTION AGREEMENT.pdf
Adoption Application.pdf
Barn Cat ad.jpg
Cat Surrender Profile.pdf
Feline Rescue Brochure.pdf
Flyer About a Rescue Group.pdf
Foster Agreement and Instructions.pdf
Foster Parent Application.pdf
Foster Program Flyer.pdf
Is Your Dog Thinking with the Wrong Equipment.doc
Mature Cats for Mature People Purrsonals ad.pdf
Mature Pets for Mature People Promo.pdf
NaN poster 07_final.pdf
Post Adoption Exam Certificate.pdf
Reduced Cost Spay Neuter in Feburary Certificate.pdf
Rescue Newsletter Insert.pdf
Rescue Newsletter.pdf
Sample Spay Neuter Newsletter.pdf
SAVAPET615945.pdf
Spay Neuter Assistance How-to and Application.pdf
Spay Neuter NutSale Fundraiser Chart.pdf
Spay Neuter Poster cartoon pdf version.pdf
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Surrender Form.pdf
Taste of Placer ad - color 11x17.jpg
True Cost of Free Kittens.pdf
Volunteer Application.pdf
Volunteer Opportunities.pdf

Fundraising Resources

Get Results with Email Marketing

An example of an e-newsletter.eml

News Release Examples from Members

Resources for Kids

Successful Fundraising Appeals: Great Examples!

Links

How to Start a Sanctuary

Webinar Recordings

Animal Welfare Career Opportunities : Executive Director - Tacoma, WA

coalitionhumane — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:24:19 GMT

Coalition: HUMAnE, a progressive, non-profit organization in Western Washington, seeks an Executive Director. Its mission is to promote and provide low cost spay and neuter services for pet cats and dogs, and feral cats, in an effort to stop the killing of companion animals due to overpopulation. Coalition: HUMAnE operates a Humane Alliance model spay/neuter clinic. The ED will work closely with board and staff to advance the organization’s mission by providing leadership, strategic planning and growth. For detailed position information, as well as information on how to apply, please visit www.coalitionhumane.org.

Helping Animals in Need : Lennox's owner is deploying on 7/21/2009 for Afganistan he needs a foster fast

TTappy — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:26:02 GMT

Lennox a sweet German Shepherd who has been with his owner since he was pup needs a temporary (4 months) foster home fast. He's in Las Vegas, Nv. His owner has been desperately trying to find someone to take him as his entire family lives in Puerto Rico. He has been trying to find him a safe haven through Craigslist, but is alarmed at the responses that he has gotten. Time is running out. Does anyone have any positive ideas. His human does not want to surrender him to a new home.

No More Homeless Pets : So. Calif. FOUND Feral Dog and pups

unstresst — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 03:56:26 GMT

Cross-post if you'd like.

San bernardion, rialto area.

Spotted a Large Tan or reddish colored female with two pups running in a wilderness area here.

Somebody lost this dog quite awhile back.....
I'm posting everywhere ........who knows? maybe description will ring a bell with somebody.

Helping Animals in Need : So. Calif. Feral with pups

unstresst — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 03:48:00 GMT

RE: RE: Life to the Max: Maxims for a Great Life by a Dog named Max

Max_the_Airedale_Author — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:09:12 GMT

Thanks for the Pawsitive comment about my book! Remember to live "Life to the MAX!"

RE: This Wonderful Book Raises Awareness About Protecting Children and Animals From Dangerous Horrifying Exposure to Secondhand Cigarette Smoke

jhayes — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:31:49 GMT

Thanks for sharing this book, which covers a very important topic. Hopefully it will show those people who smoke and can not quit for themselves, the importance of quitting for their animal companions.

RE: Pit mix needs foster/home immediately!

dogtreat — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:51:07 GMT

Hi just wanted to say hi and give you a pat on the back for rescuing her!. I too just did the same thing but Amelia was left in a foreclosed home in Phoenix, Arizona....

I can't find foster for her and I have been paying for boarding because I think she's worth saving. I have sent out hundreds of e-mails, it takes time. Try to hang in there. My husband is mad at me too! Since I go to the boarding facility after work he seems to not understand. But I have a passion for saving, sounds like you do too!

The one great thing you have going for you is she likes dogs and cats! Try to place a pit, that does not like dogs and cats, and I also think Amelia may need hip surgery, she has dysplasia.

I wish you the best and for her too? keep trying! I don't know where you live, but if you get in a jam and need to by her some time contact boarding facilities if she gets along with other dogs, they may do a courtesy board for you! It's worth a try, I found one and Amelia doesn't even like dogs, but they wanted to help her becuase she is so sweet.

I hope you hang in there!

Also, you can make fliers for her its real easy go to www.petbond.com click make a flier!! so easy put your fliers everywhere!!

No More Homeless Pets : Urgent! Amelia needs foster or forever home

dogtreat — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:41:40 GMT

Dear friends, rescue groups, foster parent and families:

Amelia was left in a filthy foreclosed home with no food or water. Amelia was brought into Lost our Home Pet Foundation rescue group a couple of weeks ago. Amelia is in URGENT need of a foster home, and also in need of a forever home.

Amelia loves all people!! loves kids, baths, car rides and is a very ...very happy dog. In the short time we have had her, she has learned to sit and I taught her to shake. Amelia is very outgoing and happy. We also believe she is may be house trained as she is holding it in her kennel until she is let outside.
Amelia also suffers from "happy tail" she wags and hits her tail so much that some times the tip bleeds....she’s just that happy.

Amelia does not like cats and will need to be in a home without cats. Amelia also prefers to be the only dog.

Amelia is calm, house trained, crate trained and responds to the word NO, she is just very loving and wants to be by your side.

Amelia has no foster, there is no money for boarding and her time is running out. This girl is worth saving.

Below please find the link to a short video of Amelia.

Please pass along to everyone and maybe someone just may be looking for a forever friend.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCzPNnwJltA

Please contact her rescuer, Monique at monique@lostourhome.org or (480) 330-1242.
Amelia has been spayed, microchipped, and shots to date.

No More Homeless Pets : Pit mix needs foster/home immediately!

Brieana — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:20:51 GMT

Hello, my name is Brieana Lemon. I understand that you are very busy but I do ask that you take the time to read my story and respond as soon as possible.

Recently I walked through my local shelter and came across a wonderful pit bull mix. I found out when she would become available and when she would be euthanized if she had not found a home. I called some rescue organizations in the area and basically most told me that they could not take her because she was a pit and that they generally do not rescue dogs from shelters but rather from people who turn in their dogs to them for various reasons. I checked on her every day to see if she had found a home yet and sadly, she had not. I wanted to give this dog one more chance to find a home and decided to adopt her from the shelter in the hopes that someone would be willing to take her, however long that it took. I have two big dogs already and cannot take a 3rd one permanently. I had hoped to keep her with me (she is fantastic with our two dogs and cat) until we could find a home for her. I have taken in stray dogs before and either found their original owners or found homes for them if their owners could not be found. My husband has always been okay with this, even when we have a dog for several weeks or months.
This time, for whatever reason, he is not okay with it. He has threatened to leave me because of this. I cannot sacrifice my marriage for this dog no matter how wonderful she may be. She is a pit mix; gentle, sweet, spayed, 8-12 months old, on the small side(around 30-40lbs), and has had all of her shots. She has a flea allergy and a respiratory infection, both of which she is being treated for.
She is truly a wonderul and special dog. My husky (who is aggressive towards 99% of dogs she meets, especially females) is perfectly fine with her and she was perfectly fine with my husky. She is a submissive dog and doesn't show any signs of aggression or apprehension towards humans or our other animals. I need to find a home (or foster) for her immediately. . I am in the Los Angeles area but I am willing to drive her any distance at any time to make sure she finds a good home. Any help will be greatly appreciated. I can send a picture if you would like. Thank you very much for your time.

RE: RE: RE: RE: Questions on Conference

jhayes — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:51:59 GMT

Congrats on your upcoming 40th and I can't think of any better present to give yourself than a trip to Best Friends.

I'm sure if you e-mail them, they can give you details on both the trip to Best Friends as well as signing up to be an exhibitor.

• For exhibitor info, e-mail exhibithall@bestfriends.org
• For tour info, e-mail conferences@bestfriends.org

RE: RE: RE: Questions on Conference

Joy — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:03:30 GMT

Please e-mail conferences@bestfriends.org and they'll be able to answer your questions.