1. Animal Rescue Foundation Student Name, Volunteer Coordinator

2. 1. Introductions 2. About the Foundation About the Foundation 3. Tour 4. Lunch 5. Animal Angels Overview Animal Angels Overview 6. Breakout Sessions

3.  Stray animals  Abused animals  Unwanted animals  A special friend in need of a special home

4.  Poor or deteriorating health.  Maintenance expenses ◦ Veterinary Bills ◦ Food  Change in lifestyle  Behavioral problems  Moving to a new location

5.  Believes unwanted pets deserve a good home  Believes you can teach an old dog new tricks  Believes you can retrain animals to be lovable

6.  Provides Temporary Homes  Provides Obedience Training  Provides Veterinary Care  Finds Loving Permanent Homes

7. 1990 Founded by Steve Dow 1991 Built first shelter 1992 Began volunteer program 2000 Saved 1000 animals!

9. Steve Dow, Director Linda Nelson, Community Relations Coordinator Susan AllisonMaria Garcia Ronni Carey, Fundraising Coordinator Jamul Johnson Student Name, Volunteer Coordinator Martin Crane, Foster Angels Peg Ludwig, Animal Angels

10.  An all volunteer group  Three ways to help ◦ Provide In-shelter support ◦ Work as Adoption Angels ◦ Serve as Foster Angels

11.  Evaluate incoming animals  Assist veterinarian  Interview potential adopters  Follow up on adoptions

12.  Transport animals to adoption fairs  Provide Information at adoption fairs ◦ Foundation Services ◦ Adoption Fees  Interview potential parents  Follow up on adoptions

13.  All animals are fully evaluated by a veterinarian  Animals are spayed or neutered before adoption  The animal’s temperament is evaluated for needs  Experienced people are available for guidance after adoption

14.  Dogs $75  Cats $50  Guinea pigs $10  Rabbits $25  Ferrets $60  All other animals call 555-1313 for rate

15.  Provide a temporary home ◦ What to expect  Evaluate special needs ◦ Housebreaking ◦ Obedience training ◦ Socialization  Bring animal to adoption fairs

16.  To be patient because the animal may not be housebroken or trained  To give them a lot of love  To get a lot of love in return

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