Rescue volunteers need to be aware that:
Not all dogs are suitable for re-homing, aggressive dogs will not be re-homed, dogs that are known biters will not be re-homed. Sometimes dogs are PTS but the original owners are told they have been rehomed to protect their feeling. Euthanasia is part of the job and you are expected to accept that
Home checks must be made honestly, do not pass a family because you don’t like to say no. Always go with a gut feeling
Feel free to stay in touch with dogs you have been involved with, cold call occasionally if possible, but be aware that you may be required to take a dog back from any home that is not correctly caring for a dog placed with them, you must be able to cope with this situation
You must only act under instruction/approval of the co-ordinator
All rescue activity is confidential, individual cases must not be discussed with third parties, and all pedigree / owner information is strictly confidential
You will be required to make every effort to attend our annual Volunteer meeting each June in Leicester
You will be required to join an on line emailing list and be given the passwords for the volunteer area of the web site
It is also a requirement that all volunteers:
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Have an up to date tetanus jab as there will be times when you are called upon to deal with a dog with an unknown temperament and the chances of being bitten, although minimal, is there
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Have home insurance that covers damage caused by a dog
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Are able to travel dogs collected in a safe and restrained way