NU12 #5 Foster Dog Home by Marty Dagdag

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From: Marty Dagdag <marty.dagdag@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Nov 5, 2012 at 2:09 PM
Subject: NU12 #5 Foster Dog Home by Marty Dagdag

NU 12 #5

Topic: What Irritates me in the Neighborhood:                        

Foster Dog Home

by Martino Rafael T. Dagdag                                                                 

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Introduction:

Dogs are believed to be man's best friend, Some, have dogs to be their companions. For my family, our dog: Febee, a golden Labrador, is part of the Family.

However, It saddens me to see stray dogs that are thin and full of scales eating from garbage cans around the neighborhood. There are also dogs who have owners but I can hear them barking or crying tied up in a leash or in metal cages. 

Some owners treat their dogs as a left over disposal system not knowing that some human food do not contain the proper nutrients these dogs need.

I want to create a shelter that will adopt stray dogs around the village who are hungry, adopt dogs who go astray during rain. 

Application:

First is to look for a commercial space that can fit:

1. a small clinic: for animal's medical needs.

2. small recovery rooms, for dogs that need medical attention, need to rest, recover, or give birth.

3. a lobby for incoming visitors pets and humans alike. 

    o The lobby can have some product displays for pet owners to buy, like toys, feeding bowls, pet shampoo and pet food & treats.

    o The lobby will have a reception table for

      •    Humans can inquire on how to adopt a stray dog.

      •    Humans can leave their dogs to be taken care of while they are on vacation

4. Bathing Area, as much as Dogs hate baths, they need one at least twice a week.

5. finally and most important is a room or back door to an open area that will serve as the dog foster home. This will be a large gated place to fit at least 10 Dogs, it must have the following;

     •    Dog Beds- for sleeping

     •    Feeding cells- a partially closed area so that the dogs don't fight over food. 

     •    Sand pit, this will serve as their toilet to do their business. Having a sand pit will control where the dogs do their business and will be easier to clean and has odor controlling power.

    •   Toys scattered around for the dogs to play with and play with one another

Manpower needed:

Veterinarian: someone to look after the dogs' medical needs.

2 Helpers: they must be dog lovers to be helpers in this facility, they are in charge of giving food to the dogs, bathing them, cleaning after the place and play with the dogs occasionally.

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Layout:

Reflection:

There are a lot of sprouting veterinary clinics and animal homes around but I feel that some these houses treat dogs as patients. For me dogs should be able to run free, play and exercise, never caged. This business idea is an answer my family's compassion for dogs and other animals. 4