Story Created:
Feb 4, 2010 at 3:45 PM EDT
Story Updated:
Feb 5, 2010 at 11:40 AM EDT
LEE COUNTY, Fla- Lee County Domestic Animal services is warning residents to check out so-called animal rescues before donating money.
"Just because someone is registered with the State as a 501 c 3, non profit rescue, does not mean they are acting in the public's or animals' best interests. It only means they are compliant with filing paperwork yearly with the State," said Ria Brown, the public relations manager for Lee County Domestic Animal Services.
Brown forwarded complaints from the rescues they've had to cite most frequently:
Pet Finders, Inc Complaints
More Pet Finders, Inc Complaints
Wishbone Animal Rescue Complaints
My Best Friend Complaints
More My Best Friend Complaints
Pine Island Animal Rescue Complaints
http://media.winknews.com/documents/Pine+Island+Animal+Rescue+2.pdf
To find out if an animal rescue has been cited, call Lee County Domestic Animal Services at 239-533-9202.
For information on a rescue's charitable status and financial records, check the
Florida Gift Giver's Guide
