Non-Profits for Pets

Businesses need not always be measured by the profits that they make, as many corporations are actually non-profit groups. Many of these groups are engaged in the help and rescue of neglected animals and forgotten pets. It is their passion to help these animals, whether the organization is large and well-funded or very small with only a few animals in their daily care.

These groups may measure their success in terms of the impact they have on society and their local area, but dollars are still needed to operate. For those interested in starting a new organization to help animals, or reinvigorating an existing one, but are unsure about the business side of things, you may want to refer to this online resource:

* Starting a Non-Profit Organization to help Animals: A Manual
http://www.bestfriends.org/nomorehomeles...

Of course, starting or running an animal shelter or rescue is not a new concept, and a person can learn a lot from other organizations that are already operating. In fact, a common technique among all successful businesses, whether for-profit or non-profit, is to look at other similar operations located outside their market area. In this way, people are free to exchange ideas without the threat of direct competition.

With that said, so you're not "reinventing the wheel" yourself, here is a list of several groups from all over the map, which you may find useful to see how they are doing things:

* Humane Societies, Animal Shelters (dog, cat, & general pet shelter), and Pet Adoption organizations - 378 listings alphabetically by US state (city), Canadian Province, & other countries: http://www.greenpeople.org/humanesociety...