Britnee J
31-07-09, 22:06
I'm planning on ing a cat sanctuary/adoption center. I've been planning it for years and now that I'm buying my own house, it can finally happen. I'm buying a small outdoor building, with a/c and heat of course. I'm planning on having about sixteen cages. Some may end up holding several cats each if they are in a litter. My plan is to rescue strays from streets and kill shelters and put them up for adoption through internet, newspaper, tv, etc. People will also be able to drop cats off for adoption for a small fee. I have a lot of ideas. I've raised cats my whole life, including several foster cats that needed rehabilitation. I've raised kittens and sickly cats that needed attention around the clock. I know all the signs of different feline diseases and know the importance of keeping the cats separated and keeping their environment clean. Here are my main questions:
How many cats can I have without being recognized as an actually organization and needing a permit? (I live in Calera, OK) Or where can I go to figure that out?
Where is a good place/site to get cat food, litter, vitamins, flea and tick drops, and vaccines in bulk?
How can I give the cats outside time in a large caged area outside the building without spreading diseases?
Any good advertising ideas?
I appreciate any help :)
One last thing that weighs heavily on my mind.. I want to have a no-kill shelter, but what about the cats that don't get adopted? No matter how cozy I make their cages, I wonder if that is that a good enough life for them.
How many cats can I have without being recognized as an actually organization and needing a permit? (I live in Calera, OK) Or where can I go to figure that out?
Where is a good place/site to get cat food, litter, vitamins, flea and tick drops, and vaccines in bulk?
How can I give the cats outside time in a large caged area outside the building without spreading diseases?
Any good advertising ideas?
I appreciate any help :)
One last thing that weighs heavily on my mind.. I want to have a no-kill shelter, but what about the cats that don't get adopted? No matter how cozy I make their cages, I wonder if that is that a good enough life for them.