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Donate to SFSR
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San Francisco Samoyed Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your donations are 100% tax deductible.
You may also send donations to:
P.O. Box 4215
San Rafael, CA 94903-4215
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Samoyed Snippet
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While most Samoyeds have robust health, they do need routine vaccinations. Follow your veterinarian’s advice regarding immunization and parasite control.
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Samoyed Rescue Program Guidelines
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1. PURPOSES OF THE RESCUE PROGRAM
● To rescue displaced Samoyeds.
● To place displaced Samoyeds.
● To serve as a referral service to other rescue/adoption organizations.
● To notify veterinarians, Humane Societies, shelters, adoptive groups, etc of the progress made.
● To maintain a list of suitable perspective adoptive families.
● To keep records and documentation on Samoyeds placed through the program.
● To keep track of lost and found Samoyeds.
● Samoyed Rescue does not sell Samoyeds for the purpose of profit. Donations are requested to help defer the expense of veterinary care, food, etc. Minimum donation should be $250.
● In the event of some problem that makes the Samoyed unadoptable, the committee will make a decision regarding euthanasia.
2. RESCUE PRIORITIES
● A displaced Samoyed that has no home.
● A Samoyed who needs a new adoptive family for human health and/or welfare reasons and the owner is unable to keep the Samoyed until a new adoptive family is found.
● A Samoyed who needs a new adoptive family and the owner is unable/unwilling to keep until a new adoptive family is found.
● Rescuing a Samoyed from a shelter, when the time is up.
3. WHAT IS NOT A RESCUE
● A Samoyed that the owner wants to sell.
● A Samoyed that is no longer useful to a breeder.
4. GENERAL INFORMATION
● Age of the rescue Samoyed....8 weeks to 10 years.
● AKC papers will be obtained and kept with the Samoyed whenever possible. The paperwork will be given to the new
adoptive family upon receipt of the spay/neuter certificate (if unaltered).
5. PROCEDURE FOR RESCUING A SAMOYED
● Determine if it fits the definition of a rescue dog ( see items 2 and 3 above).
● From the home scenario.
● Determine why the family wants to get rid of the Samoyed.
● Obtain basic information about the dog: age, sex, altered or unaltered, coat condition, and veterinary needs.
● Fill out a Release Form and insure the owner signs it.
● Arrange for Foster care.
● From a shelter or Humane Society.
● Determine if the Samoyed is eligible.
● Sign forms on behalf of SFSR ( payment of fee is subject for committee approval ).
● Arrange for Foster care.
● Once in the rescue program, a collar and SFSR tag will be assigned to the Samoyed.
6. REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES FOR COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Telephone calls regarding rescue with a copy of phone bill. Mileage for pick-up, home visitation, delivery of Samoyeds, etc . . .
List the dates and starting and ending mileage. A rate of $00.23 per mile will be used (subject to adjustment). Advertisements, rescue cards, printing, postage, adoption fees, veterinary fees, kennel expenses, etc . . .
7. BEFORE ACCEPTANCE INTO THE RESCUE PROGRAM, A COMMITTEE MEMBER WILL GIVE A WRITTEN EVALUATION OF THE SAMOYED
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