Things You'll Need:
- Pug group
- Veterinarian
- Lawyer
- Accountant
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Step 1
Join an established pug rescue group to learn about running a rescue. There are three pug rescue groups that save pugs in New Jersey. Spend enough time volunteering with the groups to learn about issues facing rescues from finding good foster homes to medical issues of the dogs. Maintain a good relationship with the rescue group. Cooperating when you start your own group will save more dogs.
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Step 2
Make an appointment with your veterinarian. Find out what vaccinations the dogs will need and at what ages. How much does the veterinarian charge for spay or neuter surgery? Will the veterinarian help by providing discounted services?
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Step 3
Meet with a lawyer and an accountant. There are legal issues that you must think about before you start a rescue group. How will the group be incorporated? Will an appointed board of directors or the membership operate the rescue group? What are the pros and cons of 501 (c) classification from the IRS? What about dog illness or bite liability? A lawyer can help draft the adoption and foster contracts that your group will need to place animals in homes. The accountant can assist by setting up books and bank accounts.
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Step 4
Visit nearby animal shelters. Take a tour of the shelters and meet the staff. Find out how often pugs come into the shelter. Offer to assist with any pugs in the shelter.
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Step 5
Join http://www.petfinder.com, http://www.pets911.com or call (800) save-a-pet. The national online adoption services are free to join. Consider joining the Animal Rescue Network of New England, an organization dedicated to advancing the interests of shelters and rescue groups in New England.
