The most important aspect of creating a rescue group will be finding the funds to support the organization. You can start by researching some of the local Siberian Husky Clubs in your area to see if any of them would be interested in starting a Rescue Committee for your club. They may be willing to support rescue efforts with some of the club’s funds.
Once you have the endorsement, it is time to choose a name for your organization. If your rescue group is supported by a breed club, you will probably want to keep them affiliated. It is a good idea to use the name of the club that supports you in the name of the rescue group. It is also a good idea to incorporate your organization. If you choose to incorporate your rescue group under a separate name, you will have a separate breed club tax identification number, but the groups will still have an affiliation.
It is a good idea to keep your organization as simple as possible. If you are working in conjunction with a Siberian Husky Club, it is important to appoint the following officers: a committee chair, a secretary, and a treasurer. It is important to keep up-to-date records, which a secretary can take care of. You will also need a treasurer to keep accurate financial records and pay all bills.
It is also very important that your group designates a member who will be in charge of accepting dogs into their program, a member who will be in charge of finding and placing the dogs in new homes. Again, you really want to keep your organization structure as simple as possible. There really is no need to plan to have tons of meetings. Your time and money can best be spent saving Siberian huskies.
Most of the dogs your group will rescue will come from local kennels, shelters, and humane societies. It is a good idea to meet the staff of these agencies. You can contact these agencies and request that they contact your organization if a Siberian husky should appear on their premises. Getting the ball rolling with a phone call is great, but you’ll also want to send a letter with background information on your organization. You will also want to request your cooperation in writing.
Make sure your letter includes the names and phone numbers of all members of your committee who will be authorized to pick up a dog on behalf of the rescue team. You can request that all Siberian Huskies be delivered to your group as soon as possible. There is often a waiting period for stray dogs to show up. This is done in case their owners come looking for their dogs. However, if a dog is turned over by its owners, it can often be turned over to a rescue group right away.
Unfortunately, some agencies may not be willing to work with rescue groups. If you have a problem, you can always contact your local county commissioner. Lack of cooperation is often due to previous groups not following the rules. Talk to whoever is in charge and make sure your group is legitimate and only has the best interest of the dogs in mind. Once you receive a call about a potential dog, you should immediately check in on him. Follow up in a few days to see if the dog is available for adoption. Once your organization is known, it is not unlikely that you will start receiving calls directly from people who want to give up their Siberians. This is much better for the dog because he will not have to be traumatized by a less than ideal situation in the kennel. Priority should be given to all animals in the shelter. They live on borrowed time. Although it is a sad fact, most shelter dogs will be euthanized after a short period of time.
You may be able to buy time for some of these dogs with a foster family.
