Regulation of Animal Rescues
Animal rescue centres are currently not regulated. This allows anyone to open a rescue centre. Some states leave rescue regulation to cities or counties regarding permitting and enforcement. Regulation would permit rules, guidelines and regular visits to inspect no breach of the Animal Welfare Act. Before launching a dog rescue, research legal requirements and regulations to operate legally, and determine if nonprofit status is needed for donations. Encourage local adoption, which can be faster, easier and healthier. If importing dogs, ensure import processes and paperwork follow all US requirements. Consequences exist for not following rules. Protect your facility if importing. Good rescues require an adoption contract for basic care. Overstretched centres turn away animals due to lack of space. Inflation has increased some costs more than others, like dog food, forcing households to give up pets. Centres try their best to provide safety, care and love.
Disadvantages of Owning a Rescue Dog
Animal rescue centres are currently not regulated. This allows anyone to open a rescue centre. Some states leave rescue regulation to cities or counties regarding permitting and enforcement. Inflation has increased costs, like dog food, forcing households to give up pets. Centres provide safety, care and love. The deceptive cycle of breeder-dog turned “rescue” dog has prompted calls to increase regulation of dog auctions and rescue groups. Most rescues are non-profits with very limited resources and support from animal laws. Consequences exist for not following rules. Overstretched centres turn away animals due to lack of space. Encourage local adoption, which can be faster, easier and healthier. If importing dogs, ensure import processes and paperwork follow all US requirements. Before launching a dog rescue, research legal requirements and regulations to operate legally, and determine if nonprofit status is needed for donations.