Chow Chow Emergency Pay-Pal Account?

Jeff&Peks · Post by **Jeff&Peks** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 12:05 pm

After Chachi is taken care of, I consider him an emergency, Why can't someone or the website open a Pay-Pal account that people can donate to and the money is only to be used on a Chow that is in emergency need, Medical, lost, Shelter fee's to bail it out and some to get him started in the new home. Gas, travel expenses, etc. I would rather it only be used for medical or lost but bail is fine if it is saving the Chows life.

We have 5 people that over see when and where the money is going but we all or a chosen few vote to make sure we all agree the money is needed. Other then emergencies the money can be used to generate more money for the account but the money is never to be used for charities, shelters, functions or any beer bust unless it is making money for the account. The money is only to be used on a specific Chow in need.

If anyone agrees or wants to start it I will give a $100 to get it going. Might be best after ChaChi is taken care of, or now but Chachi is an emergency to save his leg so the money would be used on him, after might be better to free up donations for him right now.

People could sell things on Cafe Express or sell cookies to your neighbors for the account, Hooking is also an idea (Chris) , after all it is for the good of the Chow. what ever it takes to cover the Chow. NO CHOW LEFT BEHIND. Think thats a Bush thing.

pfordeb · Post by **pfordeb** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 3:16 pm

I think a paypal account sounds like a good idea. I'll leave it to the more experienced members of this group to make decisions, but I would be willing to help.

Larry Harris · Post by **Larry Harris** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 4:10 pm

Terrina and I have a web site and will host it.

Larry

fillyok · Post by **fillyok** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 4:31 pm

This is a great idea! It would be nice to have an account set up so when emergencies pop up we don't have to scramble to help.

cleopatra20043 · Post by **cleopatra20043** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 4:31 pm

Jeff I think this is a wonderfull idea and Mike and I would be able to donate intermitenly to the account as can be afforded. The only thing that I would ask (not that I would have to I'm sure but wanted to say it anyway) is that we all get updates as to where the money was going/what chows are being helped by it etc. As I said I'm sure that I probably don't have to ask for that it will probably be done allready but just wanted to make sure

Let me know if/when it is up and running!!

Julia

Jeff&Peks · Post by **Jeff&Peks** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 4:34 pm

Larry Harris wrote:Terrina and I have a web site and will host it.

Larry

Can you set it up to be a seperate chowchow.org account only accsessed by who we decide controls the money. My idea would be Lou, Auddymay, karen to name a few.

I think it would be best if this site hosted it, Maybe Lou or someone has an idea.

Jeff&Peks · Post by **Jeff&Peks** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 4:36 pm

cleopatra20043 wrote:Jeff I think this is a wonderfull idea and Mike and I would be able to donate intermitenly to the account as can be afforded. The only thing that I would ask (not that I would have to I'm sure but wanted to say it anyway) is that we all get updates as to where the money was going/what chows are being helped by it etc. As I said I'm sure that I probably don't have to ask for that it will probably be done allready but just wanted to make sure
Let me know if/when it is up and running!!

Julia

I agree, thats my main concern thats why I said the money can't be touched unless we all approve and vote on the emergency and if we all agree it is....

I think this should be done after Chachi, hes an emergency right now.

WildThings · Post by **WildThings** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 4:36 pm

I don't think it's a bad idea. So many people on here help rescue chows...I really couldn't help right now (looking at a root canal without insurance...eek), but would be able to in the future.

Jeff&Peks · Post by **Jeff&Peks** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 4:44 pm

WildThings wrote:I don't think it's a bad idea. So many people on here help rescue chows...I really couldn't help right now (looking at a root canal without insurance...eek), but would be able to in the future.

I hate to go off topic and your along ways from Mexico but allot of people are going to Mexico now for dental work, thousands of dollars cheaper and better work. You just have to do your home work and check out the dentist.

$1000 US, $100 Mexico, same work. I have a friend that had his work done in Mexico, he's happy so I'm going for some work. Its been on the news allot lately, you would be amazed at the work they do and really amazed at the price.

A friend of mine had to call an ambulance to take his mom to the Hospital, $700 for a couple of blocks, $700, she didn't even get a snack or a movie.

Jeff&Vicki · Post by **Jeff&Vicki** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 5:25 pm

Paypal fee's: 2.9% + .30 per transaction
$100.00 donation would be $3.20 in fee's = $96.80 in fund

This site has a PayPal donation link to help keep the site going, we would have to find a way to not confuse the two of them.
Maybe a post with a sticky to keep it on top of let's say the Rescue Group thread. Also the administrator would have to OK it.

501(c)3 fact sheet http://www.ezec.gov/Toolbox/501c3factsheet.html for info only
IRS info: http://www.irs.gov/charities/charitable ... 99,00.html
Publication 557 63 pages: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p557.pdf

Larry Harris · Post by **Larry Harris** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 5:49 pm

If you decide to go the Pay Pal route then it is done. Using the non profit would I think have to be the bbs owner. That is quite the form.

Link http://www.izook.com/pets/donations.htm

Please do note send donations! This is a working page however there are a lot of details to work out.

Larry

Jeff&Vicki · Post by **Jeff&Vicki** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 6:04 pm

When you get ready to start taking donations have one of the moderators put a sticky on it at the top of Chow Rescue Groups, to me that would be the obvious place for it. Just my opinion.

Jeff&Peks · Post by **Jeff&Peks** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 6:16 pm

Jennifer set up a Paypal account for Neesa, it was nothing only took a few minute's. The Account set up will be no problem, getting the person or this site to take it over is the problem.

Like I said said wait until after Chachi, if we all have money to put in an account then we have money to save a leg, hold the money for him then after Chachi is done we can get the account going.

shandilady · Post by **shandilady** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 6:59 pm

I have been using Paypal for years and find it to be efficient and I think it is a great idea for this. I would be able to give some sometimes. I usually at least have a couple of dollars in mine. Mine is a ebay / paypal account and I have noticed it has a spot to mark for donations or non profit. Maybe they won't charge as much for those. You can write what the donation is for in the payment. Sounds like a wonderful way to go.

cleopatra20043 · Post by **cleopatra20043** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 7:02 pm

As far as ChaChi goes we won't really know anything about the cost until thursday is that correct? That's all I'm waiting on to find out how much I can donate I want to make sure that the money is going to save the leg and not amputation. keep me informed as to where to send the money and all.

Julia

enchantedonyx · Post by **enchantedonyx** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 8:08 pm

I think this is a great idea. I'm all for it!

MrsSmith · Post by **MrsSmith** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 4:06 am

I have some experience with graphics and would be more than happy to do some designs for a Cafe Press shop. I could even do designs with your photos, so you could have a shirt or a mug with your own dogs on them...surely that would sell, right?

I wouldn't want to deal with the money aspect of it, though, so someone else would have to set up the shop. I just make pretty pictures.

vicster605 · Post by **vicster605** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 5:52 am

I think this is a WONDERFUL IDEA!!! A GREAT thing for this site to be able to do!!!

pfordeb · Post by **pfordeb** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 6:01 am

I would love to have something with my dogs' pictures on them -- Actually, I'd vote for Sweet Pea's banner personally. I think she's done alot for the cause already.

AngelsMom · Post by **AngelsMom** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 6:25 am

What a wonderful idea, Jeff...

Please let me know what I can do to help! Monetary donations is not an option for me right now, as Angel is in the process of having her cancers removed....

I can donate time, though!! Let me know!

Sojourner11 · Post by **Sojourner11** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 7:47 am

Damn good idea! Maybe even form our own rescue group too....

TJordan · Post by **TJordan** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 7:50 am

I think it is a great Idea. Let me know what I can do to help.

bama · Post by **bama** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 9:31 am

Swell idea!!!!!!!!
Jeff, sometimes you amaze me???
Sean, you are thinking like me!
I don't know how many people are needed for the
committee, nor the process to
select a committee,
just in case the floor is open,
I'd like to nominate these 3,
who are always there to help
when a chowkid is in need...

Jeff & Peks (Jeff)

Sojourner11 (Sean)

Jeff & Vickie (Jeff)

Jeff&Peks · Post by **Jeff&Peks** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 10:43 am

The only committee I was talking about was the money control and deciding what we consider an emergency, as for rescue committee I agree with Sojourner11 but what ever Sean, me or anyone does for a Chow is going to be done anyway with out a committee to tell us, it was just the money and account I was talking about, I don't think we have to go over board on this it was just an account for medical, lost, or bail money.

I can't be in on any committee anyway my thinking is to radical for most, If I were on a committee I would be expecting everyone to join the Animal Liberation front and be out there burning buildings to save a Chow, so leave it up to the others. Not that i am a member of ALF or Pita but i do agree with alot of what they do. I don't go as far as the meat eating. with me its the torture that comes before the eating so i'm kicked out of both. Plus ALF is considered a terrorist group in th US.

Post by **jerryo** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 11:08 am

Sojourner has a good idea with forming our own rescue organization, if it doesn't get too cumbersome to do. As an officially recognized rescue we would get a break on the bailout fees in many cases (freeing up bail money for medical use), and would be in a better position to pull from the shelters.

The downside is that it may (or may not) involve more paperwork than we are capable of dealing with. Are we talking about a full 501 C 3 organization, or is there another structure that would get the job done?

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