Help Fund Second Chances

                                                                 HOW IT STARTED

Did you ever have a family member who was ill or in need of help? We all do right? Let us tell you about a family member of ours named Mia. She had everything working against her. She was a mutt, was old, and labeled aggressive. Mia had been abandoned by her previous owners and was rescued by a shelter where she was extremely agitated and did not let anyone approach her. Since she was constantly barking and displaying aggressive behaviors toward the staff, Mia was put in an cage, isolated in a separate room away from both human and animal contact, where she spent lonely days on end.

When Lynn started volunteering at the shelter, Mia had already spent one year there and since her behavior had not improved she continued to live in a cage out of sight of any potential adoptive family.

The very first day Lynn saw Mia, she was saddened by Mia’s living condition and so Lynn decided to try to approach her. Very slowly, she gave Mia time to feel comfortable through regular feeding and attention until at one point Mia let Lynn put a leash around her and take her out. Mia had been in a cage for such a long time that she was ecstatic to set foot outdoors.

It was through one of those walks that Lynn noticed that something was wrong with one of Mia’s legs. So, she took her to a vet who diagnosed bone cancer in one of her hind legs. He explained that the leg had to be amputated. He also informed Lynn that Mia had likely been experiencing excruciating pain which could be the reason for her “aggressive” behavior.

After the surgery, Mia recovered promptly and adapted very quickly to living with 3 legs. Mia is now a happy, loving and very playful dog. She is happily living with Lynn and is caring for her despite the challenging post-surgery treatment.

This true story speaks volumes about the need for more animal facilities with adequate funding, and resources so that all rescued animals stand a chance to have happy lives. Were it not for the dedication and good heart of Lynn, Mia’s situation would have turned out far worst.
There are countless stories like Mia’s but unfortunately they do not all have a happy ending and that is what we want to change at World Animal Rescue! We want every animal that come to us to have the same chance that Mia had, which means having the attention and care that will make a difference in the lives of each animal as members of our world, our family!




                                             ONE OF THE LUCKY ONE

Our first rescue was a white male Pekingese by the name Mantou. He was abandoned because his previous owner no longer wanted to care for him. Mantou required special care because he had a broken front leg due to a bad fall, and without the proper care the bone grew deformed and as a result, he was never able to regain full function of that leg. In addition, Mantou developed a severe case of cataract that has left him practically blind due to lack of treatment.

His condition was compounded by the fact that he was left to himself most of the time; he would spend most of his day alone and scared, and except during feeding time, there was simply no one to play with him or talk to him. As a result, he started to isolate himself as well, not wanting to be touched, he would bark at anyone coming near him.

His “aggressiveness” was really triggered by fear since he could not see anything and no one was taking care of him, it was an instinct that drove him to act that way in order to protect himself. As it became apparent that Mantou was actually only fearful, we set up a strategy to get him to trust again. First, we made sure to feed and groom him all the time, then as the trust built up, we began to clean his infected ears, which were unfortunately untreated due to his aggression.



As time went on, we were able to take Mantou for a walk which was another challenge as he had barely stepped outside since he was a puppy. Being outside was a terrifying experience for him; he was bombarded with unfamiliar stimuli such a unknown noises and new smells, and therefore he was petrified and refused to walk farther from the home. As with Mia, Mantou just needed time and affection to relearn to be more sociable and trusting. Today Mantou is a happy friendly dog who enjoys long walks.

Together, we want to create more happy endings like Mantou’s and Mia’s. We want to upgrade the way in which animals are being rescued and placed for adoption to relieve the work of shelters and allow them to focus on the most important aspect of the animal’s life, which is being a part of a forever family.

Large scale shelters have high cost that may not be offset if funding is decreased, which in turn may lead to unexpected closures, while small scale shelters that are able to stay open may not be equipped to handle all kinds of rescue. As a result, we have more animals that are inadequately cared for and less easily adoptable, and with decreased adopt-ability, we end up with increased euthanasia. Animal shelters work really hard to help animals but they too need help.

The system in place that is used to handle abandoned and/or rescued animals is no longer efficient enough to manage the increased number of animals needing care and shelters are often faced with overcrowding, so we need to upgrade the system to help relieve the work of animal shelters.

So we decided to start World Animal Rescue. We designed a hybrid model that can correct those conceptual shortcomings and facilitate the work of community animal shelters that are working really hard to continue their mission despite the difficulties. Our community needs a facility that can handle any rescue at any time even when funding is low, so that no animal is ever turned down and all the animals receive proper care and attention. That facility, we dubbed “The Arc Center”.

Meeting Lynn, Mia, and Mantou changed our lives.
They showed us that nothing is impossible, They showed us that a dog’s ability to love is endless.
They showed us that no matter what the conditions are a dog can be saved. They showed us that people can make a difference. They showed us that we can do so much more.

But we need help, we have spent nearly our entire savings in starting the process and creating an animal embissary. The paperwork alone cost us a few thousands. We have come so far but we need your help to cross the finish line to physically build the embissary. The famed poet John Donne once said: “No man is an island”, so will you help turn the island into a community?


                                   What is the ARC :

The ARC (Animal Rescue Center) is the nerve center for all animal rescue affairs. It is the headquarter where initial intakes will be processed with immediate basic medical care provided, and the final transit of the animal will be decided.  The ARC will also provide that initial and crucial service to enable a more efficient transit of the animals in its care.

Domestic animals will be temporarily housed and cared for until they can be safely shuttled to a shelter with all the necessary information regarding the condition of the animal. Wild animals on the other hand will be provided with basic medical attention before they are released into the wild. If more complex care is required, the proper resources will be called upon.

The work of The ARC is crucial because it will set the pace for the care that the animal will receive later during his journey towards adoption. If the initial intake was thorough and complete, the animal will come to a shelter that is prepared to receive him and give him the attention that he needs in order to thrive and be part of a family.

This is a basic concept that can make a world of difference in the life of an animal.



                                                                            LOCATION

ARCHITECTURE AFFECTS EVERYBODY’S LIFE. IT DEALS WITH THE environment of real people and reflects the values of society. It’s wonderful when people proudly show their house to their guests or when they describe their workplace as a place where they like to be. A developer creates new buildings and environments. While this is a privilege, it is also a big responsibility: if we don’t get it right, we might get places where people feel unsafe, as if they have been left out of the equation or even treated disrespectfully.

Why a shelter in New York City?

There are a lot of empty lots in NYC that are scooped up by property sharks looking to build more commercial space or luxury condos. Luxury condos are popping up at every corner of the City, being almost as ubiquitous as Starbucks, and they offer more and more absurd amenities.

Those grotesque buildings take up valuable space, because more apartments are built than are people who can afford them, and as a result we have condo buildings with whole fl oors that are completely empty.
That space could be used to build a large animal facility where there is both an indoor and an outdoor section. Horizontal space is very rare in NYC but what we do have is plenty of vertical space that if used creatively can provide a very comfortable and spacious living area for our furry friends.


                                                                        Convenience

Opening an animal facility in the heart of New York City will make it a convenient place to go to for anyone looking to adopt a pet. It will be easily accessible through public transport any days of the week, weekends and holidays. Thanks to a rather efficient and well spread transport system, anyone can access any location within the five boroughs at any time of the day, thus making driving even obsolete.

Easy accessibility will increase traffic at the shelter, which in turn could translate into more adoptions. We want to be a place that has high visibility so that we can attract as many people as possible. Even the mere presence of visitors will likely boost the mood of our furry residents, especially dogs who love attention.


                                                                         Room & Board

Instead of the animals being in cages, we wanted a more relaxed arrangement. We will be taking in animals that have been traumatized, animals that have been abused and caged their entire lives.

So we are using accommodations that will not stress them out futhur.The dogs will be housed in their own rooms, complete with toys, all the food they could ever want and a window view. With this setup, we are able to fit just as many animals as a cage set up with the added benefit of being less stressful for the animal. Each dog will own a little bed.

The cats will have a similar setup, except their rooms will have mini stairs for them to climb and exercise on. The rooms will only be locked during the night, There will be alternating shifts to prevent having all of the animals from roaming around at the same time. Families looking to adopt will be able to interact privately with the animal of their choosing.




                                                              Services provided

According to an article featured in the New York post online dated April 26thof 2017, NYC is leading this year in the placement of cats and dogs according to publicly shared data by shelters, incidentally implies that more and more NYC residents are turning to rescued pets to complete their family. However, such a great accomplishment was slightly obscured by the disturbingly high percentage (6%) of euthanized animals that year as well. Animal shelters in NYC are overcrowded, which results in more animals being euthanized. The practice of euthanasia for non-adopted animals differs from one shelter to another because of various factors at play, one of which is simply lack of space.

Medical care:

We will offer basic care including vaccines and immediate medical care to tend to superficial wounds. Surgeries and other complex procedures will take place at another facility until funding allows us to create space exclusively reserved for that kind of procedure. We will also have a spay/neuter program in place that will be managed on site or by an outside facility contingent upon funding.

Wild Animals:

Although NYC is not a haven for wildlife, its parks are home to a few animal species such as coyotes, squirrels, bats, skunks, opossums, red foxes, white-tailed deer, falcons, hawks and turtles, just to name a few. NYC parks are not the only place where they can be found, sometimes homeowners get a visit from a raccoon or other times a deer is sighted trying to cross a high traffic road. Therefore, there is a need for more facilities that can accommodate those animals in need of medical attention.

Staff:

Our facility will be run by full-time administrators assisted by volunteers. Animals will be cared for by a visiting veterinarian and/or Veterinarian technician until we are able to afford a full-time in-house veterinarian. Volunteers will be involved with the basic care of animals which includes grooming, feeding and YES playing.

Adoption:

As funding grows, we will set up space where animals can be kept and put for adoption. We will create a fun and comfortable space where families looking to adopt can meet their future pet and get to know them a little more.

 World Animal Rescue needs your help. You can help with donations, with information, with volunteering. We welcome any and all contributions to create a happy ending for every animal.


                                                              Action Plan

Below is a rundown of our game plan. Realistically we would have to start out small then grow. For the sake of transparency below is an outline of our plan going forward.

I) Meet the funding goal or enough to start a embissary. For the sake of the animals, we can’t start unless
the minimum is reached.

II) Finalize the location. The location will be located at a place that is accessible to public
transportation.

III) Moving and setting up will take a week. All of the equipment and supplies will be stress tested before we even start receiving animals.

IV) Find a Veterinarian, a board approved veterinarian will provide healthcare for all of our animal guests. Volunteers are encouraged to help out or observe.

V) Once everything is set-up we will finally start taking in animals. Overcrowded shelters and animals at risk of getting euthanized are given priority.


                                             Who is World Animal Rescue?

World Animal Rescue, aka W.A.R, is a non-profit project that we started in New York City to rescue animals. We are a group of young people from different backgrounds who came together motivated by the same goal. Some of us were born and raised in NYC, while others came to NYC later in life, but we all aspire to elevate NYC to the highest standard of animal rescue and make it the headquarter of the animal embassy that will later on be replicated all over the world. Our immediate objective at W.A.R. is to open an animal embassy in one of New York City’s five boroughs to provide relief to overcrowded shelters and end euthanasia in those facilities.

                                                               Our Team:

We are a group of friends with an eclectic background:

Kenneth: He is a multi-talented New Yorker who is well experienced in design and architecture. He works full-time as a designer and dedicates himself full-time to W.A.R. He is the proud owner of a pug named Dondon and a Pekingse name Montoa.

Yasmina: She has a background in psychology and in business administration. Her psychology background adds soul to W.A.R. which she is dedicated to in addition to her full time job as an executive assistant.

Timothy: He is a fulll-time MRI technician who also devotes his spare time to W.A.R. He particularly contributes to the growth of W.A.R. through his expertise in real estate management and his knowledge of real estate in NYC.

Daniel: A recent college graduate, he became a vegetarian at a young age because he could not fathom the inhumane killing of animal for food. He is the information center of W.A.R. and thanks to his knack for shredding the news, he keeps W.A.R. current with the animal rescue movement. He also contributes to the project with his talents in graphic design.