Can we be a rescue?

farthing · 29-08-2008, 09:40 PM

Just looking for opinions, but do you think we could set ourselves up as a sanctuary. Many people have said we should, but we've always been unsure whether we would justify it. We do have a couple of sponsors for the rabbits, but what about doing it officailly, and do you then have to becomes a registered charity?

Elaine · 29-08-2008, 09:44 PM

An interesting idea, not sure if you would have to be a registered charity or not but worth looking into.

farthing · 29-08-2008, 09:55 PM

Aye, but do you think we would/could justify it.

Elaine · 29-08-2008, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by farthing

Aye, but do you think we would/could justify it.

How do you mean justify it? By the amount of animals already there? Financially? Sorry i might be being a little thick, so try to bear with me

Moli · 29-08-2008, 10:00 PM

I think it would be worth inquiring about, you have taken in a care for numerous different animals, so have the experience....

farthing · 29-08-2008, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Elaine

How do you mean justify it? By the amount of animals already there? Financially? Sorry i might be being a little thick, so try to bear with me

I mean morally, are we really worthy of calling ourselves a sanctuary.

Elaine · 29-08-2008, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by farthing

I mean morally, are we really worthy of calling ourselves a sanctuary.

Oh ok duh!!!

Sorry my brain is sleepy tonight.

I dont see why not, you have lots of experience with different animals and do a damned good job of caring for them all as far as I know.

Mags · 29-08-2008, 10:13 PM

I would think you were definitely worthy of calling yourself a sanctuary ......I have read of all the the cases you have taken on board and I admire you for it!

dandysmom · 29-08-2008, 10:18 PM

I agree with Mags! Why not look into it further..regulations, requirements, etc! God knows there are enough animals needing a sanctuary! And you're so experienced.

angieh · 29-08-2008, 10:19 PM

I would say morally farthing that you could in all good conscience call yourselves a sanctuary. I am sure that the animals that you have given sanctuary to would agree. Otherwise they would have been pts - wouldn't they, so they have found sanctuary with you. Whether that's the the official meaning of a "sanctuary" as a charity or whatever, I do not know!

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