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Mom2BabyNatalie · 01-07-2008, 03:51 PM

It's funny that someone had mentioned on anther thread about my starting a Yorkie rescue organization.... because I had been contemplating that very thing for a couple of weeks now.

I had some fleeting thoughts about looking into such an endeavor a few months back, but went no further with it...

So, I have some questions for you all....

1) Do you really think we NEED one more Yorkie breed rescue?

2) Is there anyone here currently involved with the inner workings of a not for profit 501 c (3) charitable organization and willing to serve as a sort of "mentor" if I need particular guidance throughout the general start up, "paperwork process" and legalities?

3) IF this were something I decided to embark on, I would most certainly need the support and compassion of the entire YT family!! I would be operating the organization based on volunteer foster homes throughout the country in order to best serve the needs of our tiny friends.... so I would be in search of committed foster families right off the bat..... would any of you be willing to give of yourselves in such a way?

4) There are already so many breed specific Yorkie rescues across the states, for all sizes, shapes and ages of Yorkies. It's my desire to serve the needs of the especially fragile babies... in the memory of my precious Natalie..... So.... I had thought that imposing a policy of acceptance of 5 lb and under Yorkies, purebreds only - up to 8 years of age. - - I feel as though this would give us the best chance at possible 100% placement opportunity - with the exception of those babies who will live out their short lives in the arms of their foster families due to health issues that cannot be medically addressed. What do you think? Is it "unkind" to be so "preferential" and place such restrictions?

5) I would like to engage at least one Veterinarian in each state who would "pledge" to offer services as needed, on a pro bono or greatly discounted basis. With veterinary services readily available in each state, it would give us a head start on proper treatment for any ailing babies before they are transported to wherever they will be going into foster care. Do we have any veterinarians or vet representatives here willing to consider such a pledge should we get this thing up and running? Do we have anyone willing to form a committee to work towards building a volunteer Vet contact database?

6) My room mate's father is a tax attorney - therefore, we should be pretty well set with regards to the legal process and "book work".... he would handle all of the financial aspects of the organization... but I'm curious to know about fundraising for such organizations.... is there anyone here that, has experience in such things and, in the future, may commit to volunteer as part of a fundraising committee for the organization?

7) While we have the tax attorney in place, we would need to "recruit" an attorney willing to volunteer to prepare and file the necessary paperwork in order to become 501 c (3) certified with the Federal Government. Is there anyone here who could, and would - handle such a chore? I'm not certain if that attorney would need to be able to practice within the State of Oklahoma or not - since the organization's "home base" would be here in Oklahoma....

Okay.... let's start with this and see what kind of "feel" I get from what I've addressed so far.....

Thanks, thanks!

Dena

01-07-2008, 03:51 PM	#1
Mom2BabyNatalie Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 2,133	Your Honest Input.... It's funny that someone had mentioned on anther thread about my starting a Yorkie rescue organization.... because I had been contemplating that very thing for a couple of weeks now. I had some fleeting thoughts about looking into such an endeavor a few months back, but went no further with it... So, I have some questions for you all.... 1) Do you really think we NEED one more Yorkie breed rescue? 2) Is there anyone here currently involved with the inner workings of a not for profit 501 c (3) charitable organization and willing to serve as a sort of "mentor" if I need particular guidance throughout the general start up, "paperwork process" and legalities? 3) IF this were something I decided to embark on, I would most certainly need the support and compassion of the entire YT family!! I would be operating the organization based on volunteer foster homes throughout the country in order to best serve the needs of our tiny friends.... so I would be in search of committed foster families right off the bat..... would any of you be willing to give of yourselves in such a way? 4) There are already so many breed specific Yorkie rescues across the states, for all sizes, shapes and ages of Yorkies. It's my desire to serve the needs of the especially fragile babies... in the memory of my precious Natalie..... So.... I had thought that imposing a policy of acceptance of 5 lb and under Yorkies, purebreds only - up to 8 years of age. - - I feel as though this would give us the best chance at possible 100% placement opportunity - with the exception of those babies who will live out their short lives in the arms of their foster families due to health issues that cannot be medically addressed. What do you think? Is it "unkind" to be so "preferential" and place such restrictions? 5) I would like to engage at least one Veterinarian in each state who would "pledge" to offer services as needed, on a pro bono or greatly discounted basis. With veterinary services readily available in each state, it would give us a head start on proper treatment for any ailing babies before they are transported to wherever they will be going into foster care. Do we have any veterinarians or vet representatives here willing to consider such a pledge should we get this thing up and running? Do we have anyone willing to form a committee to work towards building a volunteer Vet contact database? 6) My room mate's father is a tax attorney - therefore, we should be pretty well set with regards to the legal process and "book work".... he would handle all of the financial aspects of the organization... but I'm curious to know about fundraising for such organizations.... is there anyone here that, has experience in such things and, in the future, may commit to volunteer as part of a fundraising committee for the organization? 7) While we have the tax attorney in place, we would need to "recruit" an attorney willing to volunteer to prepare and file the necessary paperwork in order to become 501 c (3) certified with the Federal Government. Is there anyone here who could, and would - handle such a chore? I'm not certain if that attorney would need to be able to practice within the State of Oklahoma or not - since the organization's "home base" would be here in Oklahoma.... Okay.... let's start with this and see what kind of "feel" I get from what I've addressed so far..... Thanks, thanks! Dena __________________ Libby Gracie Mia & "Baby Emma" ~ My precious Natalie Kaye, you will ALWAYS be in my heart ~ I LOVE YOU!!!