a couple questions about sheltering and rescuing

[catmandu]

What a wonderful thought, and that would help a lot of the Homeless ad Helpless and Hungry.
If you are young enough, maybe a course at a Community College as a Veterinary Assistant to help heal wounds, and buy the medications they may need, at cost.
Good Luck , and Prayers are coming to you, from us all.

[kuhio98]

What a great idea. It sounds like you have the welfare of the animals covered. I guess I would suggest taking some business classes in school. Not very exciting, but it could give you info on how to deal with people and finances. Because, for it to be successful and for the animals to have treatment, it's going to take money. So, that means you have to deal with people and banks, etc. Maybe a class in running a small business? It would help you write a business plan on how you're going to make it all work. Even if your animal sanctuary is a non-profit, learning about fund raising, donations, grants, special programs for spay and neuter could be helpful.

[Lizzie]

Pasado's Safe Haven offers workshops a few times a year, and they are in Washington State, so fairly close to you. Here's their web address:

http://www.pasadosafehaven.org/

And here is information about their next workshop:

"Next workshop:
April 21 & 22, 2007
What Is It?
A chance to learn how to begin a sanctuary - from very small to very large - from people who've "been there". Learn from our mistakes and successes to minimize wasting time, money, and effort . And learn it on-site at Pasado's Safe Haven, a sanctuary built from scratch. "

You will have the chance to be with people who have the same goals as you for two days as well as learning from people who built a renowned santuary, as they say, from scratch. They are often involved in law suits against people who have abused animals and so no longer give out their actual address. I really wanted to take their next tour but all these incoming cats have taken up that fund.

[Reachoutrescue]

Good luck to you. I am still in the process of getting my NFP status and a building. It all takes time. But it can happen! It is good to see you are trying to help the animals!! God bless you!!