Cavyrescue.com
Title
Guinea Pig Adoptions and Cavy Rescue
Description
What is the difference between a Shelter and a Rescue?
A shelter is usually an organization associated with the city or county. They may receive monies from the local government or may be supported by contributions, or a combination. Most shelters are not "no-kill" facilities, that is they put down animals for a variety of reasons, overcrowding at the shelter, health problems, etc. Most shelters are 501(c)3 non-profit organizations, meaning any donations are tax-deductible. (Extensive list of all shelters)
A rescue is usually one person or family operating a rescue out of their home. Very few have separate facilities. Some work with foster homes to spread the animal care to more people. Some have no animals and work purely with foster homes, although that model is found more typically with the larger animals. Some have a few volunteers. Many are funded predominantly by that one person or family and a few contributions. Most are not 501(c)3 non-profits and tend not to get as many donations and therefore need them even more! A rescue usually never comes close to breaking even and always needs contributions of time, supplies, bedding, food, hay, and money.
Why not just take my guinea pig to a shelter or rescue?
The more you can do to find a home for your guinea pig before resorting to a shelter or rescue, the better off we all are. If the rescue has room, they might take the animal. The rescues tend to get calls from the shelters for sick cavies or because of overcrowding. The shelters prefer to keep the "adoptables." In either case, whether it is at the shelter or the rescue, surrendered healthy animals take up space and resources that could be devoted to animals in more need.
Languages
English
Contact
- Teresa Murphy
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- San Mateo California
- United States 94403
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- 6505711722
