[jencar98]

Originally Posted by chattiesmom

In order for a rescue organization to be understood the mission statement of the rescue should be made public so that anyone donating has access to see where their funds are going. "The Rescue" should live in a glass house open for all to see and understand the purpose and how rescue decisions are made, A rescue that accepts donations is obligated to spend that $$ in a manner that is in line with their Mission Statement and if they don’t have a Mission Statement, then the organization would be way too loosely organized for me to contribute more than a token amount.

I wonder how many members here have actually been to an auction where dogs were offered. I have, years ago, when our family was at the peak of our Miniature Horse business. It was an exotic animal auction and it was a sad, bizarre event - there were birds of all sorts, snakes, rodents, chickens, goats, a zebra or two and of course dogs. The dogs that "had papers" went for more $$ and many of them that I personally witnessed being sold were handed over to people who very thrilled and obviously wanted a PET. Then there were those who didn't fare so well, the ones that were left in cages or tied up with a piece of rope. It was the dogs that WEREN’T purebred that NEEDED rescuing.

Originally Posted by andibaby

This was beautifully put. I agree totally with the glass house concept. Thanks!!

I agree and thank you too! Without complete transparency it's hard to trust those making important decisions.