thinking of starting a rescue

[aggirl099]

i am thinking of starting a rescue in the future and i am trying to get everyones thoughts and opinions on my idea is it a good idea or a bad idea

[JeanKBBMMMAAN]

Are you currently volunteering with rescue? That should be your first step. Volunteering in a shelter first, then moving to rescue gives you a good idea from both sides of the coin too.

[aggirl099]

not yet but that was my first step

[JeanKBBMMMAAN]

Take about 3 years to do that - to try out different rescues, learn the best practices and policies that work best for dogs - save money in the mean time to start your own rescue.

[chelle]

I'm making this post and cutting myself off. You can't figure out how to crate train your pup, but you want to jump into rescue.

Are you a troll?

[sagelfn]

Jean has great advice. Trust her with anything concerning rescue.

Also, check into your city/state laws. You already have 5 dogs. Find out how many dogs you are allowed to keep without additional license fees. Find out the requirements of becoming state certified rescue and speak to other people in rescue work. They will be able to guide you on what steps to take.

[aggirl099]

Chelle i know how to crate train my dogs he just escapes from the crate and i figured u dont give people who have trouble keeping the 12 week old puppy in the crate breaks

[aggirl099]

Originally Posted by sagelfn

Jean has great advice. Trust her with anything concerning rescue.

Also, check into your city/state laws. You already have 5 dogs. Find out how many dogs you are allowed to keep without additional license fees. Find out the requirements of becoming state certified rescue and speak to other people in rescue work. They will be able to guide you on what steps to take.

thanks i will and i will be getting that kennel license and i will talk to other people who are in the rescue work and

[gsdraven]

1. Experience
2. Money
3. Insurance
4. 501c3 status
5. Volunteers
6. Space

In a nut shell, you need all of the things above at a minimum. Money and good volunteers aren't easy to come by. Your best bet is to volunteer with a reputable organization for awhile before deciding to branch out on your own.

[Pepper311]

I got my rescue pup from a man that ran his own GSD rescue. Let's just say his life has gone to the dogs. They consume all his time and money. He has taken in way more dogs then he can Handel. You start taking one in and then you can't say no. he has saved many dogs and he does his best.

After seeing his place I will never have my own rescue unless I had lots of help and kennels. I thinking fostering dogs is the way to go. Take in one or 2 foster at a time.