My Nonprofit Reviews
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Review for Little Wanderers NYC Inc, New York, NY, USA
Little Wanderers NYC is simply one of the best rescue groups in NYC and possibly the entire country. That they manage to save and bring healing to each and every cat that comes to their attention is simply miraculous. This is a group of volunteers, each with full time jobs and families of their own, who will drop anything and everything to respond to a call for help. I've always thought groups like this should be emulated for their dedication, efficiency and their total respect for each life that's entrusted upon them. If I was a homeless cat in one of the poorest areas in a huge and unforgiving city, I want Little Wanderers NYC to come to my rescue.
Review for ASPCA - American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, New York, NY, USA
I have been a fundraiser for many years (for a child care related organization), but I was and still am an animal advocate and I appreciate everything every rescue group does to help our most vulnerable groups (companion animals). But, in these times of shrinking dollars, it is the smaller organizations that don't have paid fundraisers or marketing firms, that need donations. If you care for animals, find a local shelter in your area, volunteer there, donate pet food, and if you can, donate your hard-earned money to them, instead of larger groups. They might not be sophisticated as the larger and more prestigious groups, but they do as much or more for abandoned and abused companion animals.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
The ASPCA used to be a very effective animal "care" organization some 30 years ago, when it provided direct care to animals. Now, its only redeeming quality is its off-shoot, the Humane Law Enforcement (in NYC) and the coordinating role it provides for other organizations. If it is to serve its mission of caring for the welfare of animals, it need to start SHARING its riches with the smaller rescue groups who provide DIRECT assistance to animals.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Change its structure, decentralize it and make sure it actually distributes the funds it raises to the majority of organizations that are at the front lines rescuing and caring for animals.
