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Covered in Pet Fur: How to start an animal rescue
Non-profit organization founders Amy Beatty & Stacey Ritz discuss in detail the ins and outs of running a successful non-profit organization. From the early days of animal shelter volunteer work to currently running a sustainable and viable organization within their community, the authors discuss both their successes and failures in forming and running their organization. While non-profit organizations are often characterized as a labor of love, keen business sense, ingenuity and dedication to ones passion are essential ingredients for any business - non-profit or for-profit. Throughout each chapter the authors pinpoint one topic and hone in on specific details to either enhance your current non-profit organization or to provide guidance and assist you in starting your own non-profit organization. A coveted how to guide for starting and operating an animal rescue, Covered in Pet Fur intertwines countless stories from the founders of Advocates 4 Animals, Inc. Firsthand accounts of rescue missions, collaborative efforts with shelters and pitfalls that have been encountered along the way bring hilarity and and clarity to the world of animal rescue. With an estimated 3 to 4 million pets being euthanized annually in United States animal shelters, viable and sustainable rescue organizations are urgently needed. Whether you are a start-up non-profit organization, an existing organization seeking growth and new ideas, or simply an individual who wants to make an impact on your own community, Covered in Pet Fur will certainly inspire, educate and at times bring you to both laughter and tears. A must read for any animal lover and anyone who truly wants to make the world a better place through insight and action.
- GenresAnimalsNonfiction
275 pages, Paperback
First published February 16, 2015
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About the author
Stacey Ritz
25 books36 followersInspired by love and hope. Impassioned storyteller. Writer of books and poetry. Nature lover. Animal advocate. Lover of words. Captivated photographer. Believer in karma.
Stacey Ritz is a bestselling author and award-winning writer. She is a multiple time Muse Medallion winner and a proud alumna of The Op Ed Project’s Write to Change the World. Ritz's novels are beloved by readers worldwide. Her books have been published in more than three dozen countries including Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Switzerland, Republic of South Africa, Belgium, India, Oman, Thailand, Malaysia, New Zealand, Brazil, and Australia.
With the keen ability to tap into authentic human emotions, Ritz's novels unearth the secrets and burdens that are harbored surrounding love, loss, betrayal, and hope. Her novels are emotional dramas that delve into the complexities of relationships, families, friendships, and secrets.
Animals are often incorporated in her stories, due to her extensive background in animal welfare and her love for all living creatures. Ritz’s books on animal welfare include the bestseller, Covered in Pet Fur (Rockville Publishing), which gained international interest as well as attention from RIVA Media and Animal Planet. She is a multiple time winner of the CWA’s CEVA Human Animal Bond award for writers. Ritz is the Executive Director and co-founder of Advocates 4 Animals, Inc. – a 501c3 non-profit animal welfare organization that has saved 11,000 lives (and counting).
When Ritz isn’t reading or writing, she’s likely spending time with animals, family, in nature, or watching home renovation shows.
Find more @ staceyritzbooks.com
*Visit Stacey at staceyritzbooks.com & sign up to receive New Release email notifications!*
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Ritz's books include:
FICTION:
Mainstream Fiction / Contemporary Drama / Women's Fiction
NON-FICTION:
Animal Welfare
Motivation/Inspiration
Writing/Publishing
POETRY:
Written under the name S.L. Ritz
Stacey Ritz is a bestselling author and award-winning writer. She is a multiple time Muse Medallion winner and a proud alumna of The Op Ed Project’s Write to Change the World. Ritz's novels are beloved by readers worldwide. Her books have been published in more than three dozen countries including Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Switzerland, Republic of South Africa, Belgium, India, Oman, Thailand, Malaysia, New Zealand, Brazil, and Australia.
With the keen ability to tap into authentic human emotions, Ritz's novels unearth the secrets and burdens that are harbored surrounding love, loss, betrayal, and hope. Her novels are emotional dramas that delve into the complexities of relationships, families, friendships, and secrets.
Animals are often incorporated in her stories, due to her extensive background in animal welfare and her love for all living creatures. Ritz’s books on animal welfare include the bestseller, Covered in Pet Fur (Rockville Publishing), which gained international interest as well as attention from RIVA Media and Animal Planet. She is a multiple time winner of the CWA’s CEVA Human Animal Bond award for writers. Ritz is the Executive Director and co-founder of Advocates 4 Animals, Inc. – a 501c3 non-profit animal welfare organization that has saved 11,000 lives (and counting).
When Ritz isn’t reading or writing, she’s likely spending time with animals, family, in nature, or watching home renovation shows.
Find more @ staceyritzbooks.com
*Visit Stacey at staceyritzbooks.com & sign up to receive New Release email notifications!*
_______________________________________________
Ritz's books include:
FICTION:
Mainstream Fiction / Contemporary Drama / Women's Fiction
NON-FICTION:
Animal Welfare
Motivation/Inspiration
Writing/Publishing
POETRY:
Written under the name S.L. Ritz
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February 28, 2026
As a memoirist currently writing about Tokyo’s street cat mentality, this book was an essential reality check. It moves past the 'cute' side of rescue and dives into the structural 'Right Way' to build an advocacy path that actually lasts.
It’s a practical, no-nonsense guide for anyone moving from 'animal lover' to 'active advocate.' The title is my daily reality—whether I’m out in the alleys or writing at my desk under the strenuous supervision of my bunny, I am, indeed, always covered in pet fur. A vital resource for the community cat movement! 🐾🇯🇵
It’s a practical, no-nonsense guide for anyone moving from 'animal lover' to 'active advocate.' The title is my daily reality—whether I’m out in the alleys or writing at my desk under the strenuous supervision of my bunny, I am, indeed, always covered in pet fur. A vital resource for the community cat movement! 🐾🇯🇵
April 20, 2020
Easy read, entertaining yet helpful
This book gave a general overview of what is needed to start a rescue. It gave a lot of stories from the authors experience. Some were happy and cute and some made your heart ache. This is just a glimpse of what it’s like to try to save these animals.
This book gave a general overview of what is needed to start a rescue. It gave a lot of stories from the authors experience. Some were happy and cute and some made your heart ache. This is just a glimpse of what it’s like to try to save these animals.
July 21, 2022
This book contains really amazing and in-depth information about what goes in to rescuing animals. It is a great resource for anyone; whether you want to start a non-profit, volunteer, or love animals better in how you live. Highly recommend for any animals lovers out there like me.
August 6, 2024
This is a great read for anyone that is an advocate for animal rescue whether you are interested in starting your own group or being a foster/volunteer for an established group. Stacey Ritz did a great job balancing facts/statistics and emotional stories.
June 3, 2020
I really enjoyed this book, it gave great advice and thoughtful exercises.
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