As much as we would
like to save every cat and dog that crosses our path, there is much to
consider  when accepting any animal into our organization. With all do respect,
one must realize we or any other well-established organization cannot save
every animal. When someone calls us about a stray or abandoned animal,
the primary question we must ask ourselves is “DO WE HAVE SOMEBODY TO FOSTER
THE ANIMAL?” Realistically, our foster parents are scarce. The obstacle
we encounter is to recruit volunteers who are willing to foster. Consequently,
we all understand the more foster parents
we have the more animals our
organization can take in. And until the day
that we have an abundance of
foster parents or when our goal of having a facility is finally accomplished,
we will continue to do the best we can with what we have. more on fostering...
If a foster parent is available,
another factor we ask is for a monetary donation (no matter if you are
the pet owner or if you found the animal - unless you are willing to foster and become an approved foster home for FDRA), particularly if the animal's
medical history is unknown. In order to promote responsible pet ownership, we must be 100% sure the animal has all vaccinations, negative testing for tick/heartworm diseases, or feline diseases if it's a cat, on heartworm preventative, microchipped (for a lost pet recovery system) and
been spayed or neutered in order to . We believe in adopting out animals with a clean
bill of health, so the adoptable parents can have a lasting life full
of joy. Our organization spends a tremendous amount of money on veterinary
bills and all we ask is for the community to assist us. more on donations...
The problem of unwanted/abandoned/homeless
animals is not going to disappear. Until the community  comes together
to understand the importance of proper animal welfare and that animals
are NOT disposable will we see no change. You too, can help by advocating
for the proper welfare of animals and educating all pet owners on the
importance of spaying and neutering and the necessity of having pets
vaccinated, not only with rabies but all other vaccinations. Spaying
and neutering your animals will not only reduce the overpopulation of
animals and the euthanasia rate, but will also prevent cancerous tumors
from developing. It is also imperative that pets be on a heartworm preventative
and in addition, flea and tick medications, especially if the animal spends any time outside. more on pet education...
All our rules and regulations
on the proper care of animals come directly from the Humane Society of the United States (H.S.U.S.). We believe in the humanity of all animals and the need to
speak for those who cannot. Won’t you join us in banding together
for the humane treatment of animals and the importance of allowing animals
to become a priority instead of leaving them behind, which has happened
too often in our community? With your support and assistance, in due
course, Del Rio WILL become a "No More Homeless Pets" community.
- Friends of Del Rio Animals |
