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Sharon229
Review for Mollys Place, Mechanicsburg, PA, USA
Having worked in two veternarians offices, one with a larger boarding kennel as well as volunteered at the local humane society for at least two years and having supported/volunteered and numerous spay/neuter/animal welfare groups I have a wide background knowledge of how these venues function and what are priorities and concerns.
I applied for a paid kennel position and was hired. The first warning sign was that upon showing up on my first day, no one had any appropriate 'work' paperwork for me to fill out (W-4) so that in fact, I did not get paid as I should have since nothing was filed even though I reminded my supervisor and the 'director' about getting it done the first and second days I worked there.
The next issue became that there was no one individual who was a trainer to make sure I knew what policies, procedures, safety issues and such were told to me and reenforced over my initial first week of work. As time went on, I began to question the 'rhyme and lack of reason' for how dogs are moved about in cages, how free roaming dogs were interacting and if they became agressive, how they should be dealt with and several dogs (one with a multiple 'bite history' that could not be approached by new staff/volunteers due to 'issues'.) One dog, Curly, is one that has a long bite history, a pinch bite where he got my butt as I was walking through a door and the second, where it was an unprovoked bite to my leg, drawing blood and now having a scar from that bite. The staff person (and so called senior of the day) was immediately told, esp since she saw the bite take place. No report was filled out that I was part of and not sure if she told the Director. The next day when I came back to work after completing my day with an 'in house' bandaid and a seeping wound, no one asked how I was. Sadly, I learned from another worker that he had been bitten by this same dog at least once and later in the week learned this same dog had bitten another worker, a regular seasoned worker. In Pennsylvania, any dog bite is a serious issue.... the FACT that as of 2/25/13, this dog is STILL listed for adoption on their website. This is a tragedy waiting to happen!!
I have witnessed several people who had driven from Maryland or at least two hours drive time to pick up an animal only to be told it was sick or they could not take the pet home. Several puppies who had been adopted were now in quarantine but no details as to what exactly was wrong with them was given to the adopters. One puppy died. This group claims to be about rescue, but I question how they run their organization. There seems to be no Board of Directors that one can take complaints to as a non-profit should normally have, the woman who is Director is argumentative, belittling and down-right uncaring about staff or how business is run (the hiring paperwork). I am now waiting to be paid for the last two days I worked . I pity the dogs & cats who are there and hope many get adopted but some who are unsocialized, nasty and unpredictable, need to be euthanized for the public's sake.
The woman whose estate built her dream would be heartbroken to see how her dream has become a nightmare. I only hope the PA Dept of Dog Law will do the right thing and shut this place down or if there is a Board of Directors, they find a new front-woman/man to salvage this entity before its 'sued' out of existence. (Mary Cummins, here's a place you need to defame--)
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How does this organization compare with others in the same sector?
Badly
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
A little
Will you recommend this organization to others?
No
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
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As a Master Gardener and a Pennsylvania resident, I am doing what I can to educate people on the huge benefits that bats provide. During my reading about the decimation of bat populations due to White Nose Syndrome, I encountered the Bat World Sanctuary website. As I read the many ways this particular nonprofit assists rehabbers, general public and various agencies, I was dumbfounded to learn that this started with Amanda Lollar's encounter with an bat many years ago. The dedication this woman has shown to educate, learn and share knowledge in the rehabilitation of insectivorious bats proves the 'power of one'. I have had the chance to peruse her manual to help give bats a chance to survive and be released.
I have spoken to her on the phone several times when I needed to order materials for a 4H group presentation as well as sponsoring some of the bats who call this Sanctuary their home. I found a warm, caring individual who inspires others to try to do all that can be done in the face of misunderstanding of the valuable mammal who inhabits our world. I can only hope to emmulate the tenacity and drive Amanda has in finding funding, donations and supportors for this very worthy entity. If larger animal based non-profits could run on the shoestring budget that Bat World Sanctuary does and does half the good, it would be a miracle.
Because of the work done by the dedicated volunteers and hardcore supporters, many bats call this place home for as long as they have and many, many bats who would normally die are saved by the hands of those who studied at Bat Bootcamp. I can only hope to have the honor to attend a Bootcamp, to one day meet Amanda in person and to serve as a volunteer, even if for a day or a week at an organization that is ONE OF THE BEST IN THE UNITED STATES.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
The information shared between people across the globe and having helped transport an injured bat to a rehabber, I have seen the dedication, knowledge and willingness to give every small life a chance at healing and living. Every bat matters to this dedicated group of people and they put forth their all in what they do.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I don't know if I'd change this organization, other than to change the public's perception on the benefits that bats provide and how this organization does the GREAT work it does.
