BOULDER COUNTY LOST PET RESCUE

PROTOCOL AND VOLUNTEER TASKS

THIS PROTOCOL EXISTS TO AVOID CONFUSION FOR CLIENTS

TO ENSURE CLARITY, ALL CASES HAVE A DESIGNATED POINT OF CONTACT, TEAM LEAD WESS STAATS. IF AN ALTERNATE CONTACT IS NECESSARY, IT WILL BE DISCUSSED WITH WESS. SHE IS ALSO THE CASE COORDINATOR AND DETERMINES THE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS TO TAKE AT EACH STAGE OF THE SEARCH.

WHILE REPORTING AND UNDER THE DIRECTION OF WESS STAATS, VOLUNTEERS UNDERTAKE A DIVERSE RANGE OF TASKS

INCLUDING:

• Reporting to Wess when they are in the field and out to ensure their safety.

(VESTS NEED TO BE WORN WHILE OUT ON A CASE)

• Searching for stray cats and dogs.

• Posting and tracking the distribution of flyers, neon signs, and postcards.

• Documenting sightings, water sources, ditches, and other relevant information.

• Leveraging social media platforms to spread awareness about missing pets.

• Scouting out appropriate locations for cameras, traps, and feed stations (only after obtaining permission from the property owner, etc.).

• Setting up traps and game cameras and regularly monitoring them.

• Setting up feed stations and replenishing bait as necessary.

• Assisting pet owners in establishing comfort stations, scent trails, helping with placing pet beds and toys, and placing the owner’s dirty clothes to attract lost pets.

• Cleaning up supplies after a rescue case is completed.

• Taking on additonal tasks as needed.

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