In order to get funded, projects have to include animal control. What if animal control doesn t want to participate?
A. If animal control organizations are unwilling to relinquish their healthy animals to rescue groups able to place them, the goal cannot be achieved. That’s why Maddie’s Fund insists on collaborative projects that involve animal control groups. Groups can try to persuade animal control to get involved by explaining how this proposed partnership will be in everyone’s best interest. Illustrate how the collaboration’s efforts will help animal control save lives. Talk about how fewer deaths and reduced shelter volume will cut costs, reduce staff stress and boost morale, improve agency image and increase adoptions. And mention that the combined success of government and nonprofit agencies working together will increase community interest, support and philanthropy for the animals.
