Covered in Pet Fur: How to Start an Animal Rescue - LARGE PRINT EDITION - Softcover

Ritz, Stacey; Beatty, Amy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1721721134 ISBN 13: 9781721721139

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2018

Synopsis

Non-profit organization founders Amy Beatty & Stacey Ritz discuss in detail the ins and outs of running a successful non-profit organization. From the early days of animal shelter volunteer work to currently running a sustainable and viable organization within their community, the authors discuss both their successes and failures in forming and running their organization. While non-profit organizations are often characterized as a labor of love, keen business sense, ingenuity and dedication to ones passion are essential ingredients for any business - non-profit or for-profit.

Throughout each chapter the authors pinpoint one topic and hone in on specific details to either enhance your current non-profit organization or to provide guidance and assist you in starting your own non-profit organization. A coveted how to guide for starting and operating an animal rescue, Covered in Pet Fur intertwines countless stories from the founders of Advocates 4 Animals, Inc. Firsthand accounts of rescue missions, collaborative efforts with shelters and pitfalls that have been encountered along the way bring hilarity and and clarity to the world of animal rescue. With an estimated 3 to 4 million pets being euthanized annually in United States animal shelters, viable and sustainable rescue organizations are urgently needed.

Whether you are a start-up non-profit organization, an existing organization seeking growth and new ideas, or simply an individual who wants to make an impact on your own community, Covered in Pet Fur will certainly inspire, educate and at times bring you to both laughter and tears. A must read for any animal lover and anyone who truly wants to make the world a better place through insight and action.

REVIEWS:
"Insightful. Heartwarming. Informative. Terrific! Covered in Pet Fur covers the essentials of how to start and operate a viable animal rescue organization. But it's not just for those who dream of starting an animal rescue-- it's for everyone who shares their home with a rescue pet, who volunteers with a rescue or shelter and who cares about homeless pets. Covered in Pet Fur shares the experiences of animal rescue founders/directors and let's you in on the secrets of running a successful animal rescue that can save the lives of countless animals in need." -Paw Prints News

About this title

About the Author

Stacey Ritz is a bestselling author and award winning writer. Ritz wrote for a variety of local and national news outlets, magazines, blogs, and websites, prior to becoming a novelist.

Her fiction novels are emotional drama's of family, relationships and secrets. Ritz's readers cherish her skillful storytelling, sharing reviews such as: "I was pulled into the story right from the start" and "captivating!"

Ritz's books on animal welfare benefit life-saving animal rescue/rehabilitation/adoption and spay/neuter efforts. Her book, Covered in Pet Fur has gained international interest as well as attention from RIVA Media and Animal Planet. She is the Executive Director and co-founder of Advocates 4 Animals, Inc. – a 501(c)3 non-profit animal welfare organization that has saved more than 11,000 lives (and counting).

Ritz's motivational books are rooted in her experiences as a CrossFit Trainer and as a NCAA Division I All-American athlete. You can also find inspiring stories from Ritz in many Chicken Soup for the Soul books.

_______ Ritz's books include:

FICTION: Mainstream Fiction
NON-FICTION: Motivation/Inspiration Writing/Publishing Animal Welfare

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1721721134
• ISBN 13: 9781721721139
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 246