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Boxer Rescue Awareness Day
BRAD
&
Frequently Asked Questions
UPDATED 8/11/08
What is a Boxer Rescue Awareness Day (BRAD)
1.  What is the main purpose or focus of doing a BRAD? Public
information, sharing the adoption process, the need for volunteers,
referring to the SCBR website, post adoption supports, spay and neutering
all pets and responsible pet ownership are just a few.

2.  What must I have at a BRAD? We like to keep thing standard and
minimal -
SCBR Fliers, a listing of current available dogs and a donation
container.

3.  What if someone asks me a question I don't know how to
answer?
Refer them to the website or the toll free number, most always
they will e-mail someone there.

4.  Where can I have a BRAD? We generally stick to the larger pet supply
stores that DO NOT sell dogs and cats. We've also had them at parks, feed
grain stores, garden centers, inside malls, grocery stores or with other
shelters and rescue groups.

5.  Do I need to sell items at the BRAD? No, we leave that up to the
individual. We don't expect our volunteers to be sales people too.  

6.  What does SCBR need for the BRAD I set up? Once you have made
contact and set up a date, send an e-mail to
Julie with BRAD
INFORMATION in subject line
and include the following information:
DATE
CITY/STATE
TIME
STORE or PLACE
WEBSITE LINK IF AVAILABLE
YOUR E-MAIL AS CONTACT PERSON FOR BRAD
The earlier this info is sent the better!!

7.  How do I let other SCBR members know about the BRAD? The
public?
Once this above information is received, it will get posted to our
SCBR calendar and websites. Our calendar will generate auto reminders
for a week before and three days before the actual BRAD. If set up far
enough in advance the larger pet supply stores, may have the own online
calendar or even newsletters  that are mailed out to the general public,
in-store bulletin boards and even local TV commercials, especially around
the holidays.  

8.  How do I get other SCBR families to help me or come? Make a
post to our private SCBR e-group asking for volunteers to help you.

9.  What if I'm the ONLY person that shows up for the BRAD? No big
deal, it doesn't take a crowd of people to do a BRAD. Sometimes this can
be counter-productive because of limited space that the store provides for
you to set up in. One or two volunteers works just as well, too. Just make
sure that if you bring more than one dog with you that you are able to deal
with the stress of controlling multiple dogs in a situation that will be very
exciting to them!!

10.  If I do get donation, where do I send them? All donations can be
mailed to this address:




11. Do I need to make a display board to exhibit? No, it's not
necessary, however this is where your own creativity comes to play. If you
enjoy doing project like this go for it, if not, it isn't a requirement to do a
BRAD.

12.  Will I need a SCBR banner to do a BRAD? Again it's not necessary
in order to have a BRAD. Many volunteers had used their own SCBR car
signs to place on the table. Better yet, wear a SCBR t-shirt or sweatshirt. Or
drape your SCBR Afghan over the back of a chair.   

13.  I will need to have a table and chair? Some stores are able to
provide them for you, ask before going to the BRAD. You may need to bring
them yourself. Always best to call and ask before.

14.  Do I need any other special equipment or supplies, like a table
covering, digital camera, people food, dog treats, etc.?
Again, we
leave this up to the individual, they're not a requirement for hosting a BRAD
and are considered optional.

15.  Should I bring my foster dog and/or one of my own dogs?
Meeting a real dog will always be an attraction by itself. However, not all
dogs will be comfortable in the public with all those hands wanting to touch
them or other strange dogs around. Take into consideration how well the
dog is mannered or accustomed to lots of activity. No one wants to be
greeted by a jumping dog or one that is fearful and stressed out. The public
will leave with a bad impression that all boxers are like this. Well mannered
dogs are encouraged if he or she can handle the public well. It's not a job
for all boxers, so use your common sense.

16.  I did a BRAD, but I don't see anything else happening in my
community as far as SCBR goes. Do I do another one?
We are most
thankful to those who do this volunteer work, and believe it or not, it does
help. Often, it may be weeks, months or even years later when someone
does come to SCBR that they remember and saw us at a BRAD. So do
know that this is an effective way to get involved with SCBR and help getting
the word out about adoptions and even owner surrenders.

17. I've read through all of this but still have questions. Who should
I contact?
You can click here to email Julie with further questions.
A "Boxer Rescue Awareness Day" (BRAD) is an opportunity for volunteers
to get out in their local community to talk about and give
information/awareness about the work of Second Chance Boxer Rescue.
Seeing that we are in nine states and having a website to do most of our
business, direct contact with local people helps spread the work we do. The
public comes to talk to a "live" person and may see either a foster dog
available or a volunteer. This help to make us visible in our communities.

If you like meeting the public and sharing your story of our adoption
process or the volunteer work you do for rescue, this is a great opportunity
for you to become involved and volunteer. It's also a lot of fun!

SCBR has created a set of guidelines for you to use. We like to keep things
simple and uniform yet at the same time, allow for you to use your creative
resources. BRADs can be as simple as a make shift table top box with a
covering, SCBR flyers, a picture of a boxer and a donation box placed on
the table. More questions?
BRAD Frequently Asked Questions
SCBR
PO BOX 525
WOOLWICH ME
04577-0525