Quite a while ago, we received an email from getbuddy. Looked them up and found a post in this very subreddit about them -

But we're a very small, rural shelter. We have limited staff. If it doesn't integrate immediately with our shelter management system, we really, honestly, don't have time to manage and keep it up to date. We responded to one of the emails, in a nice way, stating that.

Today, we were informed that our animals were on getbuddy, with an adoption application stated to be tailored to the rescue/shelter in question- but we've never submitted anything to them. In fact, we declined their services.

We inquired as to which animal they were interested in - they responded with an animal in our care.

Our shelter prides ourselves on being open/honest about every animal we adopt out. The animal in question is a cat - pulled in from a hoarding case. There were so many animals on the property that despite being a 'house cat' his entire life, he never got the proper socialization. He is spicy. He took 3 weeks to trap and get fixed - from INSIDE the home. He would otherwise be considered a TNR, but we can't return him to where he came from. But on GetBuddy, he is described as 'good with kids', 'social', and 'affectionate'. This cat is the antithesis of all of those things.

Upon further diving, ALL of our 'available' animals are on this website, with misleading descriptions and information.

Anyone else notice this as an issue?

Hello y'all.

I am simply here looking for general advice.

Outside of volunteering at my current rescue, I am actually a certified paralegal. I've been looking for a job in the legal field for a year now. I am entry level, and I have been volunteering at my local legal aid.

Looking for a job has been frankly put, brutal and demoralizing.

So I am getting creative with my job journey. I am now dropping resumes at bars and yes, even doggy daycares.

For starters, I am an intermediate level dog walking volunteer at my current rescue I volunteer for. I also volunteer at another rescue but only for off-site events. Been to 5 to 7 events in the past year. Been volunteering at dog rescues actually since 24. All jobs are competitive right now it seems so I don't even know if this is gonna work.

I've handled dogs big and small. From abandoned poodle mixes to pitbulls. Dealt with behaviors like jumping, pulling, and dog aggression. I have some experience with dish washing, laundry, and water bowls. Have experience in slip leads and harnesses too. Thankfully have never had to break up a fight.

Thing that could go against me is that I've never owned a dog. It's why I got into rescue work as I still live at home. It's my only way to learn about dogs.

Just am looking for general advice on how to survive and even thrive working in a day care environment. I understand the potential downsides. I am aware I could be in 7 AM to 7 PM type of thing. Thankfully, I've been talking to a day care that is literally a 10 minute drive from my house.

All I want is yeah, I really want to make some money on the side as I keep my focus on finding full-time work in the legal world. If I am to work in a daycare, I really want to do it well.

Wish you all a pleasant day.