Tips & Steps to take when you come across a stray or abdonded animal & BE PREPARED TO FOSTER
If the animal is hurt, immediately take him/her to the veterinarian of your choice and be prepared to pay them for their help. Veterinarians have bills and families just like all of us. They can't just help every animal in need for free. If they did, they would be out of business. However, the NICER you are...I PROMISE YOU...the more they will help. Be KIND. If you don't have a lot of money for the medical bills, offer them something. Or offer them your time. They want to help, being nice...being willing to pay them something.... that is what motivates them; your understanding of their value....and compassion. At the very least, offer to volunteer your time to them to help. For example, offer to do the laundry or come in and volunteer for a few hours. That small gesture can mean so much to them and the chances they will help go way up!
1. If you have animal control in your area, contact them.
2. Contact the nearest Humane Society or Animal Shelter.
These organizations are set up and have a facility to take in stray and abandoned animals. This is their mission. They can also check for a microchip and give you advice and information to help you and the animal. Simpy Google "Animal Shelters near (enter your zip code)" or "Humane Societies near (enter your zip code)"
3. Google the "Animal Rescues near (enter your zip code) " and start calling or contacting them. Expect the same thing...they will be full or not have fosters. Again, don't get angry or frustrated. Expect this. Ask for their name and ask them when they may be able to take them. Offer to foster the animal for a few days until they can take them in. And BE KIND! Sending them donuts or pizza works great here also. It creates a personal connection and helps them remember you and your situation. Remember they are not just helping the animal in need, they are helping you! Rescuing an animal is a partnership between the person that picked them up and wants to help them and the animal rescue or shelter.
4. Be willing to volunteer or exchange your time for their help. For example, Logan's Run Rescue has a program that if you volunteer your time, they will give you up to $500/year for veterinary care, including spay/neuter surgeries, medical care, vaccinations, flea, tick, heatworm protection, dentals, and all other surgeries. Here are more details about our Volunteer Benefits.
THINGS NOT TO DO:
1. Never drop off, dump, or abandon an animal after hours or without permission at any time. It is against the law and you can be arrested for it.
2. Never yell and scream. Never threaten. Never tell any of the people in any of these organizations above that they don't care about animals or only care about money. That will most likely end any chance of them helping you with your situation.
2. Contact the nearest Humane Society or Animal Shelter.
These organizations are set up and have a facility to take in stray and abandoned animals. This is their mission. They can also check for a microchip and give you advice and information to help you and the animal. Simpy Google "Animal Shelters near (enter your zip code)" or "Humane Societies near (enter your zip code)"
- When you call, expect that they will tell you they are full. Don't get frustrated. Don't get angry. Expect this. Ask for the person's name and tell them you want to get on the list as soon as space opens up to bring in the stray or abandoned animal. Remember, especially in the warm months, they are normally at maximum capacity. However, once a transport goes or after an adoption event or even a Saturday when a lot of people adopt, space opens up and that is when they can take them. Be sure to contact them as soon as they open after a Saturday, because Saturdays are often their biggest adoption day.
- Call them back daily and be NICE! Don't yell at them. Don't tell them taking in stray animals is their job. Be kind. Again, ask the name of the person you are talking to and ask them when you can bring them in.
- Expect that you will need to keep the animal at your home for a few days before they take them in.
- Offer and be willing to foster the animal for a few days until they can take them in. This shows you understand their challenges and will make it more likely that they get the animal in ASAP.
- Go visit the Humane Society of Animal Shelter personally with a dozen donuts or a pizza. Introduce yourself and ask for their help getting the animal in ASAP. In person. Donuts or Pizza. BE KIND!
- If you are able, offer a cash donation if they can take them in ASAP. Remember, they are often overwhelmed with the number of animals that need help, offering them even a small donation lets them know that you value what they do.
- Of course, you can try to post on social media and find the owner but be VERY Careful. Just because someone says they are the owner, doesn't always mean they are. Have them send you a picture or description of the animals or any collar they were wearing.
3. Google the "Animal Rescues near (enter your zip code) " and start calling or contacting them. Expect the same thing...they will be full or not have fosters. Again, don't get angry or frustrated. Expect this. Ask for their name and ask them when they may be able to take them. Offer to foster the animal for a few days until they can take them in. And BE KIND! Sending them donuts or pizza works great here also. It creates a personal connection and helps them remember you and your situation. Remember they are not just helping the animal in need, they are helping you! Rescuing an animal is a partnership between the person that picked them up and wants to help them and the animal rescue or shelter.
4. Be willing to volunteer or exchange your time for their help. For example, Logan's Run Rescue has a program that if you volunteer your time, they will give you up to $500/year for veterinary care, including spay/neuter surgeries, medical care, vaccinations, flea, tick, heatworm protection, dentals, and all other surgeries. Here are more details about our Volunteer Benefits.
THINGS NOT TO DO:
1. Never drop off, dump, or abandon an animal after hours or without permission at any time. It is against the law and you can be arrested for it.
2. Never yell and scream. Never threaten. Never tell any of the people in any of these organizations above that they don't care about animals or only care about money. That will most likely end any chance of them helping you with your situation.
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Visit our Thrift Store · 3000 U.S. Hwy 64 West · Murphy, N.C. 28906
Visit our Furniture & Appliance Warehouse 120 Storage Rd. Murphy NC, 28906
Please send donations to: 3000 U.S. Hwy 64 West · Murphy, N.C. 28906
828-837-1360, email: info@LogansRunRescue.com
Logan's Run Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. Tax ID# 26-4607262
Logan's Run Rescue ®