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>There are only a few reasons why a shelter would not be within the PFSN.
>Either they want no part of a 'network', don't know about the PFSN, feel
>they will lose their autonomy, don't like rules, or aren't up to the
>standards. The contract gives us, the voting members, the board, and the
 >shelters say in how the kids are treated.
 
The other reason, not mentioned, is that shelters which already have
their own 501(c)(3) status, their own board of directors, their own
standards and their own fund raising, don't need to be controlled by
another non-profit organization. :-)
 
The PFSN is really great for helping individuals who don't have the time,
energy or wherewithall to run their own non-profit organization.
 
Sandi
 
Best Little Rabbit, Rodent & Ferret House
       a non-profit animal shelter
14325 Lake City Way NE
Seattle, WA 98125
(206)365-9105
Open 7 days/week or visit our on-line store at:
http://www.rabbitrodentferret.org
[Posted in FML issue 4011]