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rockbaker · 09-08-2011, 09:48 AM

I think that is wonderful that you are considering volunteering at a shelter in your area...

there are diseases you can transfer to your pets (such as ringworm, and parvo), and diseases you can also get from the animals (such as ringworm and rabies)....a rabies vacination for yourself might be in order...(I've had one)

Please discuss these things with the shelter supervisor...also discuss WHO is responsible if you are injured...often these animals have been abused or injured and will strike out in fear to someone who wants to help them....

I agree with the previous post...have shoes just for the shelter and wash them frequently in something that kills PARVO...wash your clothes before touching your pets...and wash your hand frequently...

Please also consider that this may be a kill-shelter (our county shelter kills almost everything on Wednesday, sometimes 20-30 animals) Can you deal with the high death rate this shelter may consider a fact of life?

Just a thought...I've been doing rescue for most of my life and have also worked for a vet for many years...

If you still would like to volunteer, Bless you...we need more like you...

roxanne

09-08-2011, 09:48 AM	#3
rockbaker YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: nc Posts: 403	volunteering I think that is wonderful that you are considering volunteering at a shelter in your area... there are diseases you can transfer to your pets (such as ringworm, and parvo), and diseases you can also get from the animals (such as ringworm and rabies)....a rabies vacination for yourself might be in order...(I've had one) Please discuss these things with the shelter supervisor...also discuss WHO is responsible if you are injured...often these animals have been abused or injured and will strike out in fear to someone who wants to help them.... I agree with the previous post...have shoes just for the shelter and wash them frequently in something that kills PARVO...wash your clothes before touching your pets...and wash your hand frequently... Please also consider that this may be a kill-shelter (our county shelter kills almost everything on Wednesday, sometimes 20-30 animals) Can you deal with the high death rate this shelter may consider a fact of life? Just a thought...I've been doing rescue for most of my life and have also worked for a vet for many years... If you still would like to volunteer, Bless you...we need more like you... roxanne __________________ winston & corky