Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Where can I find a list of local animal shelters and rescue organizations?
A: Here is a page of contact info for shelters and rescues in Shasta County.
Q: Is Love Your Pet Expo a non-profit organization?
A: We are in the process of getting our non profit status. This should be done by June of 2010. We have incorporated and our name is Love Your Pet Expo Sanctuary Inc. This will help in our work with our special needs animals.
Q: Where does the money go from LYPE?
A: All of the profits from our annual event go directly to the support our rescue animals. Since 2007 was our first year, those profits translated into approximately 2 bales of hay. We hope to do better in 2008. Read about Katie's rescue critters, here.
Suz and Bob rescue stray cats in rural Oregon. They have 12 at this writing, all neutered and nurtured. Their local humane society helps out when they can, but pet-related expenses consume more than 20% of their grocery budget, which doesn't go far on social security. Hopefully, our 2008 event will generate enough revenue to help support their feline friends, so they won't have to turn any away.
Q: Does the website generate revenue?
A: Our website has never generated revenue, before, but as of September 1, 2008, we are adding Google Ads, to help offset the cost of our new forum. We're also working on a charity thrift store at OnlineAuction.com.
Q: How much work does it take to put on a successful event like Love Your Pet Expo?
A: In 2007, Katie and Suz each spent about 1,000 hours on Love Your Pet Expo. In 2008, Suz was able to cut back to about 500 hours, since the website, sponsors, and advertisers were mostly in place, but Katie's workload increased with the addition of another building and barn for the 2008 show.
