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Originally Posted by boopster  Question for those who have experience with rescue organizations -- what would you consider a red flag warning that they're not on the up and up? Since I can't foster a Yorkie or provide much in the way of monetary support right now, and since I could do web support in bits and pieces, especially in the wee hours of the morning when I can't sleep and now waste the time playing Farmville (somebody save me!) I've been thinking about volunteering to do some website design to show my support for the cause. I would like to help a local group, and wonder how to go about making sure I'm choosing a "good" group. |
Since you want to help a local group, I think that evaluating what they do might be easier. Sometimes a local shelter is a great place to start! They always need help! I know a couple of gals who go twice/week to take pics at a local shelter here and then they post the pups on the website for the shelter. Prior to that, that shelter really had a problem getting pups listed online due to not enough help.
A place to start is if they have a 501c3 .. while it does not really legitimize them, it does say that they have put some time and effort into what they do.
I would also look at their website...check out their application to adopt and see how thorough they are.
You also could ask around to see if anyone has experience with any of your local rescues. Maybe your vet might know of some?