IS OPENING A SHELTER THE RIGHT OPTION?
SECTION 1
What are the welfare problems in the area?
Assess the situation.
■ Stray animals?
■ Local municipality has an inhumane way of
dealing with stray or unwanted animals?
■ Lack of animal welfare promotion in your region?
Assessing the problem
1. What is the view of the local residents?
2. What is the view of local businesses?
3. What is the view of the local municipality?
4. What legislation is there in place?
5. Is there an animal welfare facility already in place
– possible collaboration?
Common difficulties
■ Funding – fundraising.
■ Location – land and building permission.
■ Local support – poor public relations.
■ Volunteers – attracting and keeping them.
■ Disease control – veterinary care.
■ Policies.
■ Internal disagreements.
Alternatives
1. Cat neutering clinic.
2. Microchipping scheme.
3. Pet registration scheme.
4. Education.
5. Awareness programme.
6. Collaboration with an existing shelter.
7. Fostering