Rights of the Rescued
- No further harm, endangerment or imminent risk while in rescue care.
- Immediate provision of qualified veterinary care proportional to risk and disease presented at time of rescue.
- Bathed and groomed at the earliest opportunity and as needed, with minimum twice daily feedings of appropriate food for the age, breed & health.
- Easy access to clean water, kept in sanitized area with regular removal and cleaning of excrement and urine soaked areas.
- Twice daily walks for a minimum of 30 minutes each and attentive human contact and play throughout the day.
- Transport arrangements in keeping with the animal’s welfare and safety as paramount considerations in planning & execution.
- Spay or neuter and micro-chip with updated and correct paper work following each relocation until final adoption.
- Adoption home screening for safe, relevant and appropriate placement with the animal’s welfare a first consideration.
- Rescue group is a forever God-parent with unconditional “open arms” to receive the adopted anytime should they be subsequently abandoned, neglected, maliciously treated, injured or suddenly unwanted.
Author: Dawn & Bruce Beattie