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We looked into Mission Fish last year, when someone suggested it to us.
In theory it sounded good--and it would help prevent fraud.
An organization had to be 501(c)(3) to apply.
Now my memory might not be dead on--but there were two reasons we chose
not to go with Mission Fish.
1. They only dispersed the funds every 2 or three months. This means if
you have a little one in need of immediate surgery, the money will not be
available to you for quite a while.
2. If the shelter was not selling for ITSELF, a percentage was taken by
Mission Fish. To me, this defeats the purpose of a 501(c)(3) just a bit.
A 501(c)(3) enables ALL the money received by the organization to go TO
THE ANIMALS!!! The government does not tax this income .The idea of
anyone else taking a cut of this was unacceptable to us.
Our belief is that SOS is a better (respectable, reputable, honest)
option, although ZFS has not been a recipient of any funds from them.
Our best donations have come from people who have visited our facility --
or knew someone who had been here.
I would urge all of you out there to visit your nearest ferret shelter,
even if it isn`t close & involves a road trip. Take a tour. Meet some
of the babies there. See what the operators deal with, day in & day out.
Check out the conditions--and see if this is something you could help
support a bit. Send them even $5. a month to help buy food. Volunteer
once in a while, if you live close enough. Speaking from experience, I
can tell you--it`s the little things that count.
Love, Zoo
www.zoosferretsanctuary.org
[Posted in FML issue 5240]
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