| | other shelters in the community. We do not accept any animals from individuals. The reason is that we have made a commitment to be an avenue of last resort for animals that have nowhere else to go.
Why can’t my neighborhood humane organization help these animals?
Pregnant mothers and infant animals require time and attention that many shelters just don’t have to give. Sometimes, when an overcrowded shelter can’t facilitate a quick adoption, there is no choice but euthanasia. Under even the best of circumstances, these animals don’t do well in a stressful shelter environment. They need the peace, quiet, and individual attention they can only get in a home setting.
What happens when the puppies and kittens are old enough for adoption?
They remain in foster care until they are completely healthy, vaccinated, altered, and well socialized. Then they are matched with just the right forever family who can offer them a lifetime of love and good care. And we stay in touch and offer support services as needed in order to ensure a smooth transition into their new homes.
Does it cost money to adopt an animal from Other Mothers?
We do have to charge a nominal adoption fee to help meet the expenses of veterinary care, food, and supplies. It’s a real bargain compared to what those things would cost if you had to pay separately for exams, shots, spay/neuter surgery, food, toys, and treats, for the first several weeks of your new pet’s life. And all the money goes right back into the organization to help pay the way for the next batch of puppies or kittens that comes along.
How does Other Mothers benefit the community?
By partnering with existing shelters, we help to free up valuable kennel space so those facilities can accept more stray and owner-surrendered animals. By promoting the importance of spaying and neutering, we are helping to limit animal overpopulation and educating the public about this critical issue.
What’s in it for me?
Studies show that pets help people live longer, healthier lives. They enrich us in so many ways. Humane groups such as Other Mothers provide a way for people to care for animals directly through adopting and foster care, and indirectly by providing financial support.
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Helping dog and cat mothers in need - makes you a friend, indeed!
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About Our Founder
Linda Caradine
Linda is the founder of Other Mothers Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation.
After working as a volunteer animal parent for more than ten years, Linda was determined to do more for newly born animals that were too young or too vulnerable to thrive in a shelter environment.
The goal of Other Mothers is to care for these very young animals until they are ready to be adopted.
Other Mothers can provide the TLC these young animals need, which frees up valuable space in shelters for animals with immediate potential for adoption.
Linda has spent most of the past year and several thousand dollars of her own money to make her dream come true, including devoting a room of her new house to caring for animals. She intends to keep gathering more supporters and has incorporated Other Mothers as a tax-exempt nonprofit organization.
In July of 2006, Linda received the Diamond Collar Hero Award presented to her by the Oregon Humane Society for her contributions.
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