Rspca Nsw Rescue Partners

[gillbear]

I have just seen this about RSPCA NSW commencing formal rescue partnerships, I have emailed for information but in the meantime has anyone seen this in action yet? Fingers crossed it will be the start of alot of lives saved.

As of the October, RSPCA NSW is beginning a process to formalise partnerships with animal rescue groups around the state. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been made available to all rescue groups who are interested in partnering with RSPCA NSW to assist with the rehoming of companion animals.

“For many years we have worked with over 30 animal rescue and welfare groups around the state,” said Steve Coleman, RSPCA NSW CEO. “This process seeks to formalise those partnerships and help facilitate a uniform transfer process of animals from RSPCA’s care to the care of these groups. We also hope to form new partnerships and expand our network, increasing the number of animals that can be rehomed in NSW” Coleman added.

Rescue groups signing the MOU will have access to RSPCA NSW animals for a nominal fee and ownership of those animals will be transferred to the rescue group who are then at liberty to use their own networks and resources to find the most appropriate home for the animal.

All animals transferred to rescue group ownership will leave the RSPCA desexed, vaccinated, microchipped and with a full veterinary health check.

In the last financial year RSPCA NSW cared for 30,080 animals that came through its doors. Of these, 10,799 animals were rehomed and 1,246 were reunited with their owners. RSPCA NSW hopes to increase these figures with the formalisation of these partnerships with rescue groups.

Interested animal rescue groups who would like to receive and review a copy of the MOU are encouraged to contact Executive Manager of Animal Care Services, Brendon Neilly on 02 9770 7555 or email: [email protected]

http://rspcansw.blogspot.com.au/2013/11/rspca-nsw-to-formalise-partnerships.html

Edited November 21, 2013 by gillbear

[tdierikx]

Sounds promising...

T.

[~Anne~]

It's great to see them actively working towards formalising things. As they said, they have worked with a number of groups over the years but it was sometimes very hit and miss. I can recall I had to go through the process of approval as though I were a cat foster carer to work with them and I rescued canines, not felines.

[jemappelle]

When I was rescuing I approached the local RSPCA with a view to helping the cats and dogs, however, the fees they were looking at charging us was more than what we paid in vet work. They also only wanted us to take the dogs that they felt were rehomable, where we were more interested in taking those that were at risk of being PTS for what we considered minor reasons eg, some skin conditions.

As there are plenty of animals that need rescuing we didn't pursue it.

I hope that this partnership works for all involved. :)

[gillbear]

I am hopeful that it is a good step in the right direction. One thing I dont like is that animals released under this agreement all come with full vet work, although it is at a "nominal fee" these animals have been through the assessment process. What about the elderly, sick, unsocialised or with breed specific traits that wont pass? These are the ones most in need.

[kazads]

Yes, we were approached not long ago. Just waiting on the individualized paperwork to come through. A very positive step!

[Alkhe]

My current foster is the first dog from RSPCA NSW to come to Rescued With Love

[Loreley]

I have had an ongoing great relationship with RSPCA NSW, I have found the trick is to go above the shelter level to the Area Manager. This happened with me quite by accident initially because the lass I spoke to about a dog they had wasn't sure what the protocol was with rescues. I now have NSW and QLD area managers contact details and they are incredibly helpful. The dog I took into care was released free of charge, though initially I was asked to make a donation, which was waived even though i was happy to pay it, and came with a coat and collar because she was going from Sydney to Canberra (and they were gobsmacked that someone would drive 3 hours each way to do this, even though this is what we normally do). The second dog, they even managed to arrange a freebie transport to get the dog from Sydney down to Melbourne with their usual carrier because he was not coping and was an older dog so would probably have a longer wait). The last one I had involved QLD, the dog was in Townsville unfortunately we couldn't get all the ducks in a row but because she came to the Area Manager's notice she was moved down to Brisbane and got herself adopted within a week or two - so a win regardless.

The impression from upper management in the RSPCA at least in NSW and QLD they are very keen to move this closer working relationship with the rescue groups forward because it is a win win for everyone, particularly the animals. Unfortunately each state is its own organisation because of the legislation differs from state to state, but they do network heavily behind the scenes.

There is progress, and with goodwill on both sides I can see this moving forward quickly. Once one state shows that the system works, those that lag a little behind can be coerced with a little help from our friends on the inside.

I am yet to have any contact with the new Manager in ACT, will be interesting to see what happens when this happens.

If anyone is having problems dealing with NSW and QLD, give me a yell and I will pass on the contact details for them.

Edited November 23, 2013 by Loreley