[dreamhunter65]

They do allow out of state adoptions and even have rescue railroads to haul animals to inspected homes.

[zugor]

Most rescues will be non profits with a 501(c)3 Tax status from the IRS. If they are fairly new they may not but should be in the process of getting. Ask for a copy of their determination letter or application with the IRS. If they have not started the process (it's expensive and takes some time) then ask for a reference from their vet(s). Take a good look at the adoption application and the contract too, the docs are usually on the groups website.

[Just Plain Al]

Originally Posted by zugor

Most rescues will be non profits with a 501(c)3 Tax status from the IRS. If they are fairly new they may not but should be in the process of getting. Ask for a copy of their determination letter or application with the IRS. If they have not started the process (it's expensive and takes some time) then ask for a reference from their vet(s). Take a good look at the adoption application and the contract too, the docs are usually on the groups website.

We are all of the above.

[mrs1885]

Originally Posted by zugor

Most rescues will be non profits with a 501(c)3 Tax status from the IRS. If they are fairly new they may not but should be in the process of getting. Ask for a copy of their determination letter or application with the IRS. If they have not started the process (it's expensive and takes some time) then ask for a reference from their vet(s). Take a good look at the adoption application and the contract too, the docs are usually on the groups website.

I'm not and probably won't ever be 501c3. It costs a fortune - money that I'd rather put into the care, feeding and vetting of my fosters, as well as money to donate to local S/N programs, feeding programs, etc. Even going through Petfinder's program it's hundreds of dollars. And then the paperwork.......... ugh!

On the other hand there is a rescue near me that has over 200 puppies at all times. They're listed through PF and also have a 501c3. Their facility is a filthy disgusting mess and they have had many adoptions go through with puppies that were sick. And I know for a fact they're not adopting, they're breeding. No rescue has that many purebred puppies. And yet, they've got their 501c3.

So being a 501c3 does not necessarily make you a good rescue.

[Just Plain Al]

Originally Posted by mrs1885

I'm not and probably won't ever be 501c3. It costs a fortune - money that I'd rather put into the care, feeding and vetting of my fosters, as well as money to donate to local S/N programs, feeding programs, etc. Even going through Petfinder's program it's hundreds of dollars. And then the paperwork.......... ugh!

On the other hand there is a rescue near me that has over 200 puppies at all times. They're listed through PF and also have a 501c3. Their facility is a filthy disgusting mess and they have had many adoptions go through with puppies that were sick. And I know for a fact they're not adopting, they're breeding. No rescue has that many purebred puppies. And yet, they've got their 501c3.

So being a 501c3 does not necessarily make you a good rescue.

Agree with all of the above.
Voice For Pets
We have no facility.
All our rescues are in foster care until they find their forever homes.
And we sure could use some more fosters.

[mrs1885]

Originally Posted by Just Plain Al

Agree with all of the above.
Voice For Pets
We have no facility.
All our rescues are in foster care until they find their forever homes.
And we sure could use some more fosters.

You have fosters??

Oh, what I'd give for some foster volunteers here......

[Just Plain Al]

Originally Posted by mrs1885

You have fosters??

Oh, what I'd give for some foster volunteers here......

Not many.
And getting harder and harder to find.

[nightbird47]

Any suggestions on cats? I live in basically rural Oklahoma and the humane society that is local has burned friends who offered to foster, and still have the kittens who grew into adult cats. They only really deal in dogs.

I have six kittens and mom. The kittens are about 4 and a half months old now, one male. I want to keep him and one of the females since they have bonded and play with my dogs. Mom and my cat fight and my cat cannot really defend herself never having been around cats. One of the kittens is very shy and I may end up with her for it would be cruel to pull her out of all that is familiar.

But I cannot support or take care of this many animals. I would be happy to keep them until adoption as a foster but mom and half of them must find another home. I know them and care about them and can't do a free/cheap kitten ad and never know what to assume. Do not have a car so I cannot go out and check out potentials. Mom is very young and very nice and an awesome mouser. But I don't have the money to spay and neuter, feed and vaccinate all of them.

Any suggestions, be it interstate or Oklahoma, are welcome.