Non-breed specific rescues in Illinois

Swimming-duck · 12-01-2011, 10:08 AM

I've been speaking with the lady at A Cry for Help rescue in Woodridge. Of course, the dogs I've inquired about are already on one week trials with families. But I know that's bound to happen while we search for the right companion for our home. But I do remember someone here had positive things to say about that rescue.

I'm wondering about another rescue that I've come across. I've come across a couple of bassets at Animal Rescue Foundation. They're located in Wheaton, IL. Does anyone have any experience dealing with this particular rescue?

henry'smum · 12-01-2011, 10:21 AM

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Iv never heard of guardian angel basset rescue but they are in Illinois i think

Kirska · 12-01-2011, 12:13 PM

You can find a lot of info on charities in general if you register on GuideStar nonprofit reports and Forms 990 for donors, grantmakers and businesses

Here is the 2009 form 990 for ARF that shows their general use of finances.
http://www.guidestar.org/FinDocument...0648bf34-Z.pdf

You can find out that way how much money a rescue is receiving and how much they are spending.

Swimming-duck · 12-01-2011, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Kirska

You can find a lot of info on charities in general if you register on GuideStar nonprofit reports and Forms 990 for donors, grantmakers and businesses

Here is the 2009 form 990 for ARF that shows their general use of finances.
http://www.guidestar.org/FinDocument...0648bf34-Z.pdf

You can find out that way how much money a rescue is receiving and how much they are spending.

Hmmm...thank you for that. If I'm understanding these right, there's a significant difference between a couple of organizations I'm looking at. Do you guys think that a high excess at the end of the year is a red-flag for a rescue organization?

Kirska · 12-01-2011, 01:30 PM

Well yes and no, non-profit by definition should shoot for an even number of revenue and spending, but at the same time a rescue needs funds available for any emergencies that may happen. $20,000 can easily be spent on the rescue of a single hoarder's pets, as an example, if more than a handful have medical problems like heartworms.

A small rescue that doesn't run a shelter should not have any paid employees. That would be a red flag.

I usually look at what their total overall revenue is vs the amount they're spending directly on animal care, which is usually one of the items on the form. Of the $127,000 they spent, over $100,000 was on foster expenses and veterinary care. That's pretty good, in my opinion.

Swimming-duck · 12-01-2011, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Kirska

Well yes and no, non-profit by definition should shoot for an even number of revenue and spending, but at the same time a rescue needs funds available for any emergencies that may happen. $20,000 can easily be spent on the rescue of a single hoarder's pets, as an example, if more than a handful have medical problems like heartworms.

A small rescue that doesn't run a shelter should not have any paid employees. That would be a red flag.

I usually look at what their total overall revenue is vs the amount they're spending directly on animal care, which is usually one of the items on the form. Of the $127,000 they spent, over $100,000 was on foster expenses and veterinary care. That's pretty good, in my opinion.

Got it. Thank you for that perspective. That makes a lot of sense to me!

Mikey T · 12-01-2011, 07:25 PM

the thing would look for personally is how the dogs are huese because it greatly effect the value of the evaluation. With Dogs housed in a shelter setting si is very difficult to get an acurate temperament setting because you enviorment is much diffentent than what the one you expect them to live in. So this makes most non-breed rescues not a positive place to achieve an accurate temeprament assessmet. and 1 one week trial is not enough time either it take 3 week some times more for a dog to settle in and get a true teading.

Swimming-duck · 12-01-2011, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikey T

the thing would look for personally is how the dogs are huese because it greatly effect the value of the evaluation. With Dogs housed in a shelter setting si is very difficult to get an acurate temperament setting because you enviorment is much diffentent than what the one you expect them to live in. So this makes most non-breed rescues not a positive place to achieve an accurate temeprament assessmet. and 1 one week trial is not enough time either it take 3 week some times more for a dog to settle in and get a true teading.

We are only looking at rescues that house dogs in a foster care setting. I completely agree that we could not possibly get an accurate picture of a dog's behavior and temperament from a shelter setting. Perhaps if I had years and years of dog experience and/or were a skilled trainer I could successfully adopt from a shelter. But I'm neither of those. I need help to make sure that we get the right dog. Both of the rescues that I've been in contact with thus far have been discussing their dogs with me. So far I feel like they've been trying to give me accurate information.

We've put out feelers through several different rescues (all of which use foster home settings), so I'm getting hopeful that we'll find a good match before too long! It is a bit nervewracking though as I have heard that there are not so great organizations out there masquerading as rescues. So I'm hoping that we're being smart and working with the right organizations.

eclairs mom · 12-02-2011, 09:08 AM

I adopted Eclair from Animal Resuce Foundation (ARF) last new years. I had a good experieince with them, though they were not as thorough in their adoption process as other rescues I have worked with. I know that they are a pure foster organization.

eclairs mom · 12-02-2011, 09:13 AM

Oh one more thing, ARF seems to focus on local reliquishments. Cry for help does a lot more rescues from high kill shelters.

12-01-2011, 10:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
Swimming-duck Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: IL Posts: 207	Non-breed specific rescues in Illinois I've been speaking with the lady at A Cry for Help rescue in Woodridge. Of course, the dogs I've inquired about are already on one week trials with families. But I know that's bound to happen while we search for the right companion for our home. But I do remember someone here had positive things to say about that rescue. I'm wondering about another rescue that I've come across. I've come across a couple of bassets at Animal Rescue Foundation. They're located in Wheaton, IL. Does anyone have any experience dealing with this particular rescue?

12-01-2011, 12:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kirska Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 935	You can find a lot of info on charities in general if you register on GuideStar nonprofit reports and Forms 990 for donors, grantmakers and businesses Here is the 2009 form 990 for ARF that shows their general use of finances. http://www.guidestar.org/FinDocument...0648bf34-Z.pdf You can find out that way how much money a rescue is receiving and how much they are spending. __________________ Mom to Anabelle and Lila, rescued ladies and Harley, Corgi/Beagle/Basset/?? mutt "Saving just one dog won't change the world, but it surely will change the world for that one dog." - Richard C. Call

12-01-2011, 01:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
Kirska Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 935	Well yes and no, non-profit by definition should shoot for an even number of revenue and spending, but at the same time a rescue needs funds available for any emergencies that may happen. $20,000 can easily be spent on the rescue of a single hoarder's pets, as an example, if more than a handful have medical problems like heartworms. A small rescue that doesn't run a shelter should not have any paid employees. That would be a red flag. I usually look at what their total overall revenue is vs the amount they're spending directly on animal care, which is usually one of the items on the form. Of the $127,000 they spent, over $100,000 was on foster expenses and veterinary care. That's pretty good, in my opinion. __________________ Mom to Anabelle and Lila, rescued ladies and Harley, Corgi/Beagle/Basset/?? mutt "Saving just one dog won't change the world, but it surely will change the world for that one dog." - Richard C. Call

12-01-2011, 10:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
henry'smum Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: arkansas Posts: 686	Contact Us Iv never heard of guardian angel basset rescue but they are in Illinois i think

12-01-2011, 07:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mikey T Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: West Warrwick, RI Posts: 7,729	the thing would look for personally is how the dogs are huese because it greatly effect the value of the evaluation. With Dogs housed in a shelter setting si is very difficult to get an acurate temperament setting because you enviorment is much diffentent than what the one you expect them to live in. So this makes most non-breed rescues not a positive place to achieve an accurate temeprament assessmet. and 1 one week trial is not enough time either it take 3 week some times more for a dog to settle in and get a true teading.

12-02-2011, 09:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
eclairs mom Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Suburb of Chicago Posts: 411	I adopted Eclair from Animal Resuce Foundation (ARF) last new years. I had a good experieince with them, though they were not as thorough in their adoption process as other rescues I have worked with. I know that they are a pure foster organization.

12-02-2011, 09:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
eclairs mom Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Suburb of Chicago Posts: 411	Oh one more thing, ARF seems to focus on local reliquishments. Cry for help does a lot more rescues from high kill shelters.

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