6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting an Animal Rescue
By Paula Fitzsimmons
There’s no question a need for animal rescues, shelters, and sanctuaries exists.
The animal welfare community has worked – and succeeded – to decrease the number of homeless animals, but there are still pressing issues. According to a 2012-2013 study by the former National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy (by way of the Humane Society of the US), there are an estimated 3,500 animal shelters in the United States – with 6 to 8 million cats and dogs entering these shelters each year.