SCHNAUZER RESCUE OF THE CAROLINAS
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Mission Statement
SRC MISSION STATEMENT 2018 SRC saves endangered dogs from abuse, neglect and ultimate euthanasia. SRC volunteers are committed to assuring each rescued dog, (often victims of puppy mills, strays, or owner turn ins) receive compassionate care. Once vetted and evaluated by SRC foster parents these dogs are adopted into stable, loving adoptive homes which have been thoroughly checked out. Follow-up checks are made for each of these adopted dogs during their natural lifetime plus SRC stands behind our adoptions and will reclaim or accept their return at any time during their life time with ample notice. SRC’s commitment to each rescued canine is only beginning when the rescued dog is brought into our safe haven and lasts their full life time. SRC’s approved vets provide a thorough medical evaluation and address any medical needs the canine may have. Prior to adoption each dog has received an examination, de-worming, a heartworm test, and spay/neuter and has been treated medically for any necessary ailments to assure their comfort and health. SRC also does micro-chip clinics and educates the public about the importance of spay/neuter, good nutrition and dental care to help the longevity of their beloved pets.
About This Cause
The commitment of SRC as a nonprofit charity only begins when the rescued dog is initially brought into a safe environment; it is immediately seen by one of SRC’s many approved veterinarians who handle an initial medical evaluation. Unless there is proof transferred with the dog when it comes into SRC custody that the procedure has already been conducted, each Schnauzer is given a general examination, fecal check, heartworm blood evaluation, and scheduled for spay/neuter. The dog is then treated medically for any necessary ailments to assure that each one is comfortable and as healthy as possible. Necessary vaccinations are also given according to state regulations. Every Schnauzer that SRC takes into its care is micro-chipped and will be recorded in the Michelson’s FoundAnimals Database to assure that they remain in a viable database. Initially this registration is listed through SRC and eventually will be listed through the adopter with SRC as a secondary contact so that the organization would always be aware of any problems should there be numerous complaints of loss and/or escape. Each Schnauzer is also evaluated to determine the type of home that best suits its nature. Whenever necessary a behaviorist is contacted to assist in training and rehabilitation of the Schnauzer accepted into our care. Once this process is completed, the dog is taken into the home of one of our trained foster parents who have volunteered to take care of rescue schnauzers until a pre-approved applicant is prepared to finalize adoption. Each foster parent who provides this foster service has already satisfactorily completed the same stringent adoption application process required of each applicant prior to their approval to care for any of these precious animals. An adoption of one of SRC.’s rescued schnauzers is finalized only after a stringent investigation is done by our Placement Team including (but not limited to) the application which is reviewed, veterinarian reference checks and onsite home evaluations. The adoption is covered by a signed adoption contract which calls for specific care of SRC rescues, still we do not just leave these people to their own devices alone to maintain the knowledge necessary to keep the breed well cared for in every aspect of life. Support is offered to the adoptive families in numerous areas. At the time of adoption, SRC recommends that each adoptive parent consider establishing an insurance program for their pet due to rising vet costs. SRC does not require an adoption fee from any adoptive parent but does suggest that donations be made on behalf of the dog that is adopted. Once adopted, the Schnauzer still has a commitment from SRC, and consistent follow up checks are on these dogs. There is never any hesitation on behalf of SRC volunteers to give support or advice when requested and we will allow any of these Schnauzers to be returned to our organization if he or she cannot be kept at any time during their life time – at which time we will provide care for them until such time that we can find them another suitable home. Our work is strictly handled on a volunteer basis and there are no paid positions in our organization. None of our members are paid for their services, and all of our members pursue this worthwhile mission simply due to love of the breed and from knowledge that there is a desperate need for responsible pet ownership wherein pet owners assume responsibility to have their animals spayed/neutered and maintain the commitment that they have made to their animal throughout the animals’ lifetime. Our website (www.schnauzerrescuecarolinas.org) displays information about the necessity of supporting spay/neuter of all pets regardless of breed. In addition to the strong commitment of helping all schnauzers in need in both North and South Carolina (and some bordering regions), SRC believes that education of the public will help to dissuade the problem of overpopulation in pets as it is occurring in today’s society. This situation is the responsibility of all persons that have the opportunity to make a difference in the world as it is today. We are strongly in favor of educating the public on topics of concern in a number of different forums along with other issues that will help to keep their dogs healthier and better adjusted pets. As a small portion of our society continues to victimize the innocent in the name of greed, it is the responsibility of those with the opportunity and forum to inform the public of this abuse in sincere hope of change. With knowledge there is strength and recently, SRC has been able to inform the public about the horrific dealings of dog fighting and its consequences for the animals that suffer the dire effects. SRC also plans to work diligently to educate others as to the extent of damage occurring and the close proximity to our area in which it is being held while continuing to heal the physical and emotional wounds of the damaged schnauzers that we are able to rescue from this traumatic venue. In addition, we provide information about the true aspect of the dangers of puppy-mill breeders and perpetuating an ongoing horror that weakens the breed through neglect and often inbreeding. These social issues are of great importance and must be addressed yet SRC does not want to give those that would turn to them for information the impression that there is only dire news and hard earned challenges to be addressed by the public so there is an equal amount of helpful education for the person that is interested in simply helping their own pet. The website also provides ongoing and every changing information as it becomes available on subjects of interest to anyone that wants to keep their dogs healthy and keep advised of new ideas and concepts. SRC also offers support and education to those people that would strive to better care for their canines of any breed by sharing pertinent information about nutrition, current updates on health matters of all aspects, behavioral issues, and a numerous topics of interest to canine enthusiasts. SRC encourages the participation of all its members and is not simply in the hands of a select few persons. Our Core Team strives continually to see that SRC volunteers are kept continually advised of all activities and that they are in agreement with the ongoing mission of SRC There is a newsletter published monthly through our chat line that keeps all our members advised of all SRC activities and important subject matter. This is also posted on our Facebook page so that anyone who would like to learn from the articles we share may learn from them also. This allows everyone to share in the joy and passion that is felt in the joy and success of helping homeless Schnauzers become happy, healthy members of their new family without adding yet another puppy to the number of dogs already available in the United States. Since our inception in summer of 2003, we have grown from 3 persons to almost 100 volunteers strong. To date SRC has rescued over 4500 dogs thus far and all but 11 of these dogs (currently still in foster or hospice care) have already been permanently placed in loving homes with adoptive families. By assuring thorough medical examination and whatever medical treatment that was deemed necessary by a licensed veterinarian, SRC has successfully treated our Schnauzers for bladder stone issues, traumatic injury, neurological problems, heartworms, juvenile cataracts (vision was restored), ecoli infection, diabetes, Cushings, pancreatitis, and a host of other serious ailments that otherwise would have proven either fatal or caused long term suffering for these animals. Our funds have been made available to dogs that were already adopted when they were seriously ill and needed treatment that their adoptive family could not provide. We have made arrangements for referrals with specialists and follow-up visits so that our families never feel the pain and loneliness of having to go through a serious illness with their beloved family companion alone. Due to a non-discrimination policy, SRC has placed dogs with people that had serious disabilities and would otherwise not have been able to manage to adopt a purebred schnauzer that was already fully vetted and spayed or neutered. To know the joy that SRC has brought to their lives and to the lives of dogs that otherwise had known only neglect and/or abuse brings a great sense of joy and worth to the members in our organization. SRC volunteers remain truly passionate about the accomplishment of our worthy mission. Perhaps this is best reflected in the fact that none of our members receive monetary compensation for their time and efforts. Even our accounting procedures are provided probona by the accounting firm, Anthony, Moore, & Tabb, PA. This firm, located in Wilson, NC truly believes in our efforts and wants to assist in any way possible. Ralph D. Moore, III, CPA of this firm also acts as the Financial Consultant to SRC whenever tax or financial matters are involved. Contributions are generally solicited by word of mouth through our volunteers. The majority of all our funds go directly toward the medical needs and/or physical needs of our rescued Schnauzers and the remainder is used for administrative duties (transport, supplies for our animals, office maintenance, etc.) Many of the goals that SRC set have been met and surpassed long ago. Initially it was believed that we would be far less pressed into service than has been the case; however we have been blessed with the need, the ability and the desire of many wonderful people to meet these needs so our goals become even more attainable each day. Currently the SRC Core Team is working with Fred Forrest to update the current website to an upgraded venue. There are a number of changes that will be forthcoming within the year dependent upon when Fred will have time to make these changes. Everything has been submitted to him already and now it is a matter of waiting for him to finalize his work. Fred is working on this as he can and hopefully it will be completed in the next few months.