31 - Ten Questions To Ask Yourself Before Starting An Animal Sanctuary

Executive Director Mckenzee and Nonprofit Specialist Julia discuss ten critical questions that you should ask yourself before you start a sanctuary! This resource is excellent for those new to the sanctuary movement and a helpful refresher for established sanctuaries and rescue organizations. It serves as a guide to some of the many considerations you will need to consider as you embark upon or continue to provide forever lifelong compassionate care to animals. Along the way, we will point you to our free resources, which will help you tackle these questions more easily! 

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This Episode’s Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources:

• So, You Want To Start A Farmed Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project

• The Open Sanctuary Project's 'So You Want To Start A Sanctuary' Brochure | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Estimating Species Lifetime Care Costs At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Recognizing And Managing Compassion Fatigue At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Recognizing And Preventing Burnout At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Determining Your Animal Sanctuary's Capacity For Responsible Care | The Open Sanctuary Project

• How To Create An Effective Rescue Policy For Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Resources On Budgeting And Fundraising | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Fostering Positive Relationships Between Animal Sanctuaries | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Resources On Volunteer And Worker Considerations | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Accuracy And Transparency: Two Critical Responsibilities Of Your Farmed Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project

• An Introduction To Educational Opportunities Well-Suited For Microsanctuaries | The Open Sanctuary Project

• The Microsanctuary Resource Center

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