How do you start a no kill animal shelter?
Legal skills Start-up funds Space to house animals Veterinary contacts Determine the scope of your shelter. Will you house multiple types of animals or devote your efforts to one specific type? While caring for many types of animals may sound like a wonderful goal, remember you will need separate spaces to house cats and dogs. Initiate the process of making your shelter a nonprofit organization. Nonprofit status will enable the shelter to receive donations of cash, goods (such as pet food) and services, including veterinary care. Unless you have legal skills and experience in the nonprofit world, you will want to hire a lawyer to help you navigate the regulations both the federal and state authorities have in regard to nonprofit organizations. Expect the process to take six to 18 months and to cost a minimum of $1,000 (exclusive of legal fees.) Locate a space to house the animals. You will need to take zoning regulations into consideration as well as the specifics relating to a safe, c
