From K9s to Fur Kids- startup
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Proud to say, I grew up teething on German Shepherd ears... in a family full of German Shepherds & two Sealyham Terriers. Behaviorism comes naturally to me, I grew up as a proper member of the pack. I learned my place... by having bottles knocked out of my hands in the “tail whip zone” when I was a toddler, by being dragged around by my night gowns by jubilant adolescent playful pups with zero spatial awareness, and being herded back into the yard by adult dogs aware of the dangers of the road, God Bless them. I know the intelligence of dogs because they helped to raise me! They were just as much family as my blood relatives. God made dogs more loyal, loving, and kind than people give them credit!
I have been taking in “strays” for as long as I can remember. I took my first official k9 obedience classes with the 4H at thirteen-years-old. I admit, my GSD Kilo and I didn't win first place. However, it ignited a passion in me that burns even now. I have since then taken every class & weekend convention I have been able to afford. I took every class on Ft Bragg that I was able to get my hind end into. I absorbed everything and regret nothing. I love it. I took the dogs that failed out of their programs and found them homes, both locally in Fayetteville & one even here in Harrison County WV. Even now, I do my very best to find those furkids that I rehome the most loving, suitable homes imaginable. Of course, there are always those who don't understand what it takes to accept a lost soul into their home, don't hold up their end of the contract, or even lie. Some how, God has managed to look out for those fur-babies thus far and for that, I am and will remain eternally grateful. I will continue to be ever-vigilant in this quest to find fur-ever homes for those who wander across my path.
When I moved back home to Harrison County in 2010, I had no idea things would twist and turn as they have. But, once again, I am thankful for the amazing people that I have met through my very own Furkids/Sd – Drachon's untimely passing that I met Lori Dendi that my own life changed forever. I then met and became the mother of my very own Segen thanks to her and I am eternally thankful. I have since been blessed to rescue, rehab and rehome a great many dogs through our shared network and hard work.
First Eli and Cooper; https://www.facebook.com/francie.floyd/media_set…
and
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/…
I was asked to foster two GSDs that came into Animal Control. After recognizing how well I worked with dogs who had been abused and neglected, they asked me to rescue those I had been fostering. They were certain those two high-drive pups would be impossible to separate into two different homes while having them flourish independently of one another. Thankfully, I was able to prove those preconceived notions wrong.
Now, both Buttercup and Tyler are in amazing homes, working daily as seizure alert and assist service dogs to their handlers. I have a standing agreement with the AC Director to rescue, rehab, and home those misunderstood “high-drive” GSDs in the hopes of training those which can be into Service Dogs for those truly in need. What dogs I have been working with have been not only a success but a profound achievement in their placements.
Tyson & Shadow who evolved into Tyler and Buttercup; https://www.facebook.com/francie.floyd/media_set…
Tyler; https://www.facebook.com/francie.floyd/media_set…
and
https://www.facebook.com/francie.floyd/media_set…
Bear into Goliath; https://www.facebook.com/francie.floyd/media_set…
KC; https://www.facebook.com/francie.floyd/media_set…
Knowing health insurances will not pay for Service Dogs will ensure my vision is not only a viable program but an absolute Godsend to those in need. As well as the dogs being rescued from certain euthanasia—to find a perfect place for their work drive, a job to facilitate their energy is spent helping a family in need. Due to the length and intensity of this training, purchasing a service dog can be exceptionally pricey – anywhere from $15,000 to $50,000 – and they are not covered by any health insurance. Service dogs’ expenses can be deducted from your taxes and there are many other ways to defray the cost.
https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthypawspetinsurance.com%2Fblog%2F2015%2F08%2F04%2F5-things-you-didnt-know-about-service-dogs%2F&h=ATP25gUxxEPLuHLlfddiiMrCvnczRSHyizFqL83EPSCGruuORReqvoB7F4hzOHF_5tpnksQg9azktPVUizxRoHRmOb1I8G3Q2MztV2veCZ0JoUSmdjh5istcBnQyzV0ceLUrFgaX52rxxjyddg
Most training organizations refuse to work with anyone who needs a dog who is 14 or under. They require age appropriate cognitive ability and for the child to be able to independently command and handle a Service Dog, have no other animals, and it can take anywhere from one to four years to match you with the right assistance dog. This leaves out a great number of people that could & would be most helped by an assistant furkid… Janice Bostic, one of my nearest & dearest can now tell you! Not to mention, I include those who want a Service Dog in on the training process. This is anything but a run of a mill Service Dog Training Organization that I wish to build with the families in need!
I am in absolute love with this "mission." As a sick chick myself, I would prefer to do this 75% of my time, I spend as I can manage this even when I am not at 100% able-bodied due to my own chronic health issues. A K9 understands the needs of his/her pack members.
With proper networking, I hope to file the 501(3)(c) paperwork sooner than later! I have spoken to a dear friend who just so happens to be an attorney. He has agreed to do the legal work to get this Nonprofit's necessary paperwork completed and filed. Then we will have "From K9s to Furkids" up and running without everything coming out of our own families' pockets without the benefit of tax deductions. That would allow all of us to garner assistance from volunteers, donations, and to begin fundraising events instead of everything being so very "hand to mouth" as is the case currently.
So, the very first order of business is to raise $400.00 to file the papers!
The very next step would be to raise the funds to purchase a 40-foot shipping container to attach to the back of my garage as a year round working kennel/training arena. Having already done the basic research, I know the basic container itself costs $3,500 to $4,500. Then, we can begin the efforts of laying the foundation, placing insulation, putting in heating/cooling and windows. Obviously, I have already put earnest thought into this as a sincere future for myself as well as those families and k9s this effort will be helping well into the future. This is as I understand it, the very first SD Training Center of its kind!
I look forward to speaking with you, your family, then working with you all in the future. We all have the lives of dogs to save as well as the quality of so many human lives to change for the better! Let's get to it!
I have been taking in “strays” for as long as I can remember. I took my first official k9 obedience classes with the 4H at thirteen-years-old. I admit, my GSD Kilo and I didn't win first place. However, it ignited a passion in me that burns even now. I have since then taken every class & weekend convention I have been able to afford. I took every class on Ft Bragg that I was able to get my hind end into. I absorbed everything and regret nothing. I love it. I took the dogs that failed out of their programs and found them homes, both locally in Fayetteville & one even here in Harrison County WV. Even now, I do my very best to find those furkids that I rehome the most loving, suitable homes imaginable. Of course, there are always those who don't understand what it takes to accept a lost soul into their home, don't hold up their end of the contract, or even lie. Some how, God has managed to look out for those fur-babies thus far and for that, I am and will remain eternally grateful. I will continue to be ever-vigilant in this quest to find fur-ever homes for those who wander across my path.
When I moved back home to Harrison County in 2010, I had no idea things would twist and turn as they have. But, once again, I am thankful for the amazing people that I have met through my very own Furkids/Sd – Drachon's untimely passing that I met Lori Dendi that my own life changed forever. I then met and became the mother of my very own Segen thanks to her and I am eternally thankful. I have since been blessed to rescue, rehab and rehome a great many dogs through our shared network and hard work.
First Eli and Cooper; https://www.facebook.com/francie.floyd/media_set…
and
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/…
I was asked to foster two GSDs that came into Animal Control. After recognizing how well I worked with dogs who had been abused and neglected, they asked me to rescue those I had been fostering. They were certain those two high-drive pups would be impossible to separate into two different homes while having them flourish independently of one another. Thankfully, I was able to prove those preconceived notions wrong.
Now, both Buttercup and Tyler are in amazing homes, working daily as seizure alert and assist service dogs to their handlers. I have a standing agreement with the AC Director to rescue, rehab, and home those misunderstood “high-drive” GSDs in the hopes of training those which can be into Service Dogs for those truly in need. What dogs I have been working with have been not only a success but a profound achievement in their placements.
Tyson & Shadow who evolved into Tyler and Buttercup; https://www.facebook.com/francie.floyd/media_set…
Tyler; https://www.facebook.com/francie.floyd/media_set…
and
https://www.facebook.com/francie.floyd/media_set…
Bear into Goliath; https://www.facebook.com/francie.floyd/media_set…
KC; https://www.facebook.com/francie.floyd/media_set…
Knowing health insurances will not pay for Service Dogs will ensure my vision is not only a viable program but an absolute Godsend to those in need. As well as the dogs being rescued from certain euthanasia—to find a perfect place for their work drive, a job to facilitate their energy is spent helping a family in need. Due to the length and intensity of this training, purchasing a service dog can be exceptionally pricey – anywhere from $15,000 to $50,000 – and they are not covered by any health insurance. Service dogs’ expenses can be deducted from your taxes and there are many other ways to defray the cost.
https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthypawspetinsurance.com%2Fblog%2F2015%2F08%2F04%2F5-things-you-didnt-know-about-service-dogs%2F&h=ATP25gUxxEPLuHLlfddiiMrCvnczRSHyizFqL83EPSCGruuORReqvoB7F4hzOHF_5tpnksQg9azktPVUizxRoHRmOb1I8G3Q2MztV2veCZ0JoUSmdjh5istcBnQyzV0ceLUrFgaX52rxxjyddg
Most training organizations refuse to work with anyone who needs a dog who is 14 or under. They require age appropriate cognitive ability and for the child to be able to independently command and handle a Service Dog, have no other animals, and it can take anywhere from one to four years to match you with the right assistance dog. This leaves out a great number of people that could & would be most helped by an assistant furkid… Janice Bostic, one of my nearest & dearest can now tell you! Not to mention, I include those who want a Service Dog in on the training process. This is anything but a run of a mill Service Dog Training Organization that I wish to build with the families in need!
I am in absolute love with this "mission." As a sick chick myself, I would prefer to do this 75% of my time, I spend as I can manage this even when I am not at 100% able-bodied due to my own chronic health issues. A K9 understands the needs of his/her pack members.
With proper networking, I hope to file the 501(3)(c) paperwork sooner than later! I have spoken to a dear friend who just so happens to be an attorney. He has agreed to do the legal work to get this Nonprofit's necessary paperwork completed and filed. Then we will have "From K9s to Furkids" up and running without everything coming out of our own families' pockets without the benefit of tax deductions. That would allow all of us to garner assistance from volunteers, donations, and to begin fundraising events instead of everything being so very "hand to mouth" as is the case currently.
So, the very first order of business is to raise $400.00 to file the papers!
The very next step would be to raise the funds to purchase a 40-foot shipping container to attach to the back of my garage as a year round working kennel/training arena. Having already done the basic research, I know the basic container itself costs $3,500 to $4,500. Then, we can begin the efforts of laying the foundation, placing insulation, putting in heating/cooling and windows. Obviously, I have already put earnest thought into this as a sincere future for myself as well as those families and k9s this effort will be helping well into the future. This is as I understand it, the very first SD Training Center of its kind!
I look forward to speaking with you, your family, then working with you all in the future. We all have the lives of dogs to save as well as the quality of so many human lives to change for the better! Let's get to it!
Organizer
Janice Bostic
Organizer
Marvel, WV
