August, 2014 Responsible Relocation Utilizing Transport to Save More Lives!
Present experience How many of you are involved in transport now? Local transport? Interstate transport? Own vehicle - volunteers? Paid transport? Relocation program?
Do I need to relocate? Start LOCALLY Conversational Adoptions Allocation of resources Van? (Gas, insurance, volunteer or staff, investment) Days in shelter care Health certificates Foster homes Rescues- Community Partners Adoption Events, promotions, pricing
Responsible having control over or care for someone, as part of one's job or role. being the primary cause of something and so able to be blamed or credited for it. (of a job or position) involving important duties, independent decision-making, or control over others.
Responsibilities What are you responsible for in the shelter or rescue?
Local Pathways Out Foster Rescue Shelter Adoption Euthanasia
Tapped out.
Relocation Another Pathway
WHY RELOCATE? SUPPLY AND DEMAND
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Market share Only 20% of people go to shelter to adopt All same kind of dogs people go elsewhere Want fuzzy puppy? wont settle for adult Pitty Petfinder, Petango, Rescue Me if they want it they know where to get it If we can t provide the public go elsewhere
Why relocate? Increased space allows for proactive programs Variety drives adoptions Overcrowding = disease, behavior problems, drives people away from shelter Decreases euthanasia
PREPARE FOR THE PATHWAY
Relocate with. Efficiency Reliability Legality Trust Teamwork Ready to Transport!
RESPONSIBLE SOURCE
A source shelter More adoptable pets than adopters in your community. Lacks resources. Has initiative and organization to do something proactive about it!
Can you do the work? Selection SOP Behavior Exams Medical (vaccinate, parasite control, exam) Paperwork to go with dog Collars (Identification) Foster homes Transport network 100% NBA
Source Best Practices One responsible party (transport coordinator) Clear guidelines Shared philosophies Accurate descrip ons records Quality photos
Prepare for the Path Check out destination.. Resources Over crowded Good management practices Efficient adoption program Similar philosophies
Destination expectations Health and behavior expectations: No omissions to move a dog No aggressive dogs No sick dogs No foisting a problem dog on a destination!
Before you Transfer Answer critical questions: When is ownership transferred? Who pays $$ when an emergency happens? Insurance? Legal issues?
RESPONSIBLE DESTINATION
A destination shelter Adopters considering adoption lack variety of adoptable pets resort to breeders, Craiglist, pet stores, classifieds, etc. Unused space and needs to repurpose areas. Has resources and may have advanced community laws and education level. Adoption is major source of revenue. Has initiative and organization to do something proactive about it!
Destination Best Practices One responsible party (transport coordinator) - Calm cool and collected - Organized - Authority to make decisions Ability to handle any illness/issues that arise Clear guidelines (quaran ne, euthanasia) Move animals efficiently No displacement of local animals
BENEFITS TO SOURCE
Source Benefits Less euthanasia = More Hope! Less crowded Less disease More resources for programs Vaccination on intake Diseases that can be treated Public education Behavior modification Community spay/neuter
BENEFITS TO DESTINATION
Destination Benefits No empty cages maximize real estate Variety = Foot traffic generates more adoptions Increased income Increase market share Go to location Able to educate Better variety of adoptable pets Fundraise on altruism
Misconceptions Adopters are different up North Every state has great laws Destinations = $$$$$ Destination = Nirvana Destinations don t like Pit Bulls
TRANSPORTING
Transfer Guidelines Best practice guidelines must govern and ensure humane animal care, good shelter medicine protocols, compliance with all local, state and federal regulations and encourage strong communication between all transfer parties. -NFHS
Transfer timing Monthly? Weekly? Bi-weekly? Daily?
Transport Best Practices Proper Housing Trained in first aid/normal vs abnormal Move animals efficiently Emergency management Ethical
Transport Challenges Transport stress Breaking on the truck Transport disease Log Jam at des na on Cost Regula ons Misconcep ons
IRRESPONSIBLE TRANSPORT
Transmitting Southern Diseases North Helping Animals Heartworm Disease (without treatment plan) Tick Borne Diseases (Lymes, Erlichiosis)
All transports are not the same Helping Animals
Parking lot pups Helping Animals
Parking Lot Buyers Own pups before they are sent Pay premium prices to transport sight unseen If dog is rejected at parking lot may burden local shelter issues after arrival Buyers remorse Dogs often misrepresented to purchaser Transport has no ownership as just a pass through
Beware of Hoarders Helping Animals Does the Destination meet your parameters?
Rescue Waggin Utilizing Transport to Save More Lives!
Rescue Waggin
Waggin facts Over 80,000 dogs and puppies transported 250-350 a week Since 2004 Rescue Waggin vehicles have logged more than 2 million miles On call mentor at source and destination DVM consultations Grant funding for source improvement totaling millions of dollars
OTHER RESOURCES
Transport Links Rescue Waggin h p://www.petsmartchari es.org/pro/adop on- programs/rescue- waggin Na onal Federa on of Humane Socie es h p://www.humanefedera on.org/transferoverview.cfm Associa on of Shelter Veterinarians h p://www.sheltervet.org
Resource Links h p://www.petsmartchari es.org/pro h p://www.animalsheltering.org/resources/sample/ report- on- adop on- forum- ii.pdf Benefits of Open Adop ons - webinar h ps://petsmartchari es.exceedlms.com/catalog/show/ 102837 Increasing Adop on Series Part 1 and 2: The Five Essen als of a Successful Adop on - webinar h ps://petsmartchari es.exceedlms.com/catalog/show/ 132757
ASPCA MAP Sources and Des na ons that are 501C3 or municipal agency can register to network Works like a digital mapping phone book for making connec ons MAP does not include screening of par cipants Sources and des na ons must do their own responsible research before choosing to work with poten al partners
www.aspcapro.org 472 Members!
Questions?
Contact Informa on Karen S. Walsh, LVMT Field Program Manager PetSmart Chari es Direct: 423-949- 9393 Cell: 423-599- 1233 Email: kwalsh@petsmartchari es.org A lifelong, loving home for every pet.