ANIMAL COMPASSION TEAM OF CALIFORNIA
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November 14, 2012
I have fostered for two years now and like that I have a choice in who can adopt my fosters. I know their personality. I had one request for a busy little dog I had. He didn't like to be left more than about 3 hours or would start getting into things and tearing stuff up. One person wanted him that said he was at work for 10 hours, so when I explained this wasn't the dog for him, he became beligerant. He had never met the dog, only saw his picture and thought this was the only dog for him. If I had allowed him to adopt this dog, both the dog and the man would have been very unhappy with the arrangement and I hate to think what might have happened. Please take the time to talk to the foster parent and have ideas of what personality of dog you would like, not looks. Be willing to look at other dogs that are suggested if the one you want doesn't seem to fit your lifestyle/or you fit its. This is a LIFETIME committment as a new family member, not a fashion accessory.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Quite well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
October 29, 2012
Acutally client NOT served. Met these fine people at Whities Pets. Found a wonderful Shepperd/Husky mix. While the wife was filling out the application, they insisted I walk the dog round the store. No problem. Wonderful dog. While the wife was getting the money out of the car, they started asking me questions. Specifically about the care of the dog. They didn't like the idea that we were going to keep him outside. We are looking for a security dog. They suggested a "Beware of Dog" sign, until we calmly explained how that opens us up to potential lawsuits. Instead the person who was fostering this dog did not care. She did not want (WANT) it to be an outside dog. We are talking about an 80-100lb dog, when full grown, and she DEMANDED it be an indoor dog, or we wouldn't get it. We left. Mostly in shock, my wife in tears. This woman would rather lock that dog up in a cage at Whities until someone else comes along. This is not compassion. It's a JOKE.
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
None
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
No
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Badly
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
September 1, 2011
I worked with ACT on a fundraising event and was amazed at their very real compassion for animals of all ages and health situations. They see an animal and think "companion" where some people see impediments and think "imperfect." They are truly about love of and for furkids.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
watching them follow through with Joey, raising money for his surgeries and never giving up on him.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
win the lottery and give them a permanent home with unlimited food, beds and supplies.
September 1, 2011
Great organization and the volunteers serve the community well. These guys are active all over the Fresno area and extend a helping hand to animals in need all over the valley.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
adopting and contributing
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Give them access to more funding if I could
September 1, 2011
I love ACT. They not only rescue animals, but every animal stays in a Foster Home, so when someone adopts an animal, they know what its personality is.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
The energy they devote to animals and careful placement of them into Foster and Forever homes
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I can't think of a thing. They are pretty focused in what they do.
September 1, 2011
ACT is an amazing organization with exceptional volunteers. I adopted the sweetest dog (Kirby) there. Her foster mom was such a pleasure to meet. I love that they are dedicated to finding the best home for the animal rather then just making money. I could not be happier with the new addition to our family and the experience of adopting from such a wonderful organization. I will forever recommend them to anyone looking for a new pet.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Adoption
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Nothing
September 1, 2011
I first learned about ACT through volunteering with some of ACT's founders. I was amazed by their drive, commitment, and passion for helping the valley's homeless animals. I quickly saw the limits of what I could do as a volunteer in the high kill shelter I was fostering/volunteering in at the time, but I was eager to help the valley's animals. I started volunteering with ACT as they were working to open their first adoption center in the Sierra Vista Mall. I quickly realized I was on the right team- the knowledge, dedication, heart, and vision was apparent from the start. Since then I have become a foster, volunteer, board member, and the volunteer coordinator for ACT. I am happy to say that over 1700 animals have found new homes through ACT over the past two years. Most of these animals were scheduled to be euthanized at local shelters, and are now living wonderful lives in loving homes. ACT set out to be more then an adoption center though and is continuing to work on education, pet retention, and TNR. We have BIG dreams, and many more ideas for the future. ACT is an organization that I am proud to be a part of and feel lucky to have found.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
finding a cause/organization I believe in/support 110%, seeing animals lives changed, volunteering, fostering, and much more. I also have a wonderful dog, my foster failure, who was a demodex puppy that was scheduled to be killed at the local shelter, and now is a sweet healthy girl that I can't imagine my life without.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
There is always lots of room to grow and improve. One of the main way is in improving funding sources for programs to benefit the valley's animals. Another major dream is to eventually have our own property.
September 1, 2011
Brenda and the team at Animal Compassion Team do a great job in helping the valleys homeless pets. Their dedication to educating the public regarding the need for spaying and neutering is making a difference. They also trap, spay, neuter and release feral cats to help curb the population problem. The deserve the support from the public for doing the hard work for them. They are the ones who spend all their spare time helping the helpless and going way above and beyond what most people could ever imagine what needs to be done to save these dogs and cats.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Being involved in moving dogs to Canada where the adoption to qualified, approved homes happens quite quickly
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Help them raise more $$ so they can do more good work.
September 1, 2011
I love ACT! I currently have one of their dogs on a Foster basis. Molly is being treated for heartworm. She has quite a story, and could have easily been turned away by ACT. As a part of their screening process her heartworm was detected. There was NO hesitation about her care, they wanted to help Molly and so did I. She is an incredible animal. Without ACT and their compasion I don't know that Molly would have had the same outcome. It is most likely that her heartworm would not have been found. Molly is continuing her treatment and hopefully will be heartworm free! I love ACT, all of their volunteers and their tireless efforts for the animals who can not speak for themselves.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I have seen the volunteers educate citizens about the importance of spay/neuter. I have seen people who were hesitant to spay/neuter see the importance because of the education. These people are amazing. They take in animals that other people would normally give up on, health issues, legs needing amputation. They see the beauty in all creatures. They don't take just the "adoptable" animals. Every animal deserves a chance and they want to give them one.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I don't know the internal working of the organization well enough to say what changes I would make.
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
A lot
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
September 1, 2011
ACT is a grass-roots non profit that started with a few people wanting to help animals in need. I have watched it grow, become official as a non-profit organization and blossom. I have been fortunate to be able to volunteer in a few small ways. On a rare day off several months ago, I read a post on Facebook that ACT needed a driver to take 2 Dalmations to a rescue organization in Turlock specifically for Dalmations. I called and said that I was available. I met Brenda, the volunteer coordinator for ACT at the house of a man I didn't know. He was surrendering these 2 dogs in hopes of giving them better homes. The dogs were unsocialized, untrained, hadn't ever been on leashes, and very wary of us. This was my first experience helping any animal in this way. It was heartbreaking to see the man give them up, but, heartwarming knowing they would get the care they truly needed. With Brenda and her daughter's help, we loaded them into my small SUV and I drove my precious cargo from Fresno to the meeting point in Turlock. The woman from the Dalmation rescue was waiting, and it was a bit challenging to transfer them to her vehicle. They were scared but she knew how to handle it. Overall, it was a very rewarding experience for me to be able to help transport these dogs. I hope to be able to volunteer more in the future at this wonderful organization!
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
my daily life. I follow this organization on Facebook and repost information to spread the word about ACT.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Find someone who would joyfully donate money and resources to build ACT it's very own facility. They have struggled to find locations to have their adoption days. A locally owned petshop is now sponsoring their adoption days, but having their own facility would help in saving even more animals than they already do!
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