THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I will definitely check out your links and see if I can come up with a plan. Did you find it was easier for zoning or regulations because you were not in a city? I hear what you are saying about resistance from current rescues/shelters as some are very hard to work with and want to do things their own way and not work in tandem. Plus people here are very suspicious if you approach them as a neighbor. They think you are nuts or you want something from them. What a great way to meet each other.
I do cats and we have a great clinic here called Fix Nation. The biggest thing is, as you said, getting the people to get on board. I just LOVE you story of teaching kids and getting them involved. Kids love giving, sharing and participating. It's so wonderful seeing them get involved in their community that way. I fear so many kids are so pressured with activities and sports, they don't get a chance to learn and gain confidence in other meaningful ways like this. And it teaches them the right way to take care of their animals. My cat colony began when a neighbor, a couple of young people who had never been away from home before and thought having a kitty would be fun. I offered to get their cat fixed and pay for it, but they refused. She had three litters and the kittens dumped outside. When they moved, they left her and she had two more litters. I began trapping and fixing them but it took over a year to get them all and get the population of almost fifty cats under control. All from one irresponsible owner.
What you are doing is absolutely amazing and I can't thank you enough for your answer and for all that you do. You are definitely a major inspiration! And my hero!!
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