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Merlin’s Refuge is
changing the way we do
business. Due to recent
changes in Nebraska
state law under the
Commercial Dog and Cat
Operator Inspection Act
(NEB REV STAT 54-625 to
54-643), Merlin’s Refuge
has determined that we
will no longer assume
superior ownership of
any pets we assist in
placing in new homes. In
order to ensure that our
organization is in full
compliance with the
amended statute, we will
no longer house pets
veterinary offices or
foster homes. The
reason for this is
simple, since we do not
have a facility to
temporarily house pets,
our foster families may
have (now or in the
future) been placed in
the unwelcome position
of involuntary
submission to a state
inspection of their home
simply because they were
fostering for us. While
we wholeheartedly
support the spirit of
the law, we cannot place
foster families in such
a position.
What this means to the
community we service is
this: We are continuing
to fill the gap for pet
owners and potential pet
owners in much the same
way we did before. We
do all the leg work in
finding potential
adopters, we don’t
charge any fees for our
services, and we ensure
that the pets are
spayed, neutered, and
are current on all
shots.
All we require from the
current owner is
patience and that they
continue to provide a
loving and healthy home
for their pet until we
can find a new owner
that can do the same.
The current owner
provides the adoption
criteria, retains
superior ownership of
the pet and has full
control of the adoption
and surrender process.
However, Merlin’s
Refuge will not refer
individuals, which do
not meet our
screening requirements
regardless of the
standards set by the
current owners. In
short, we will not
assist pet owners in
simply “dumping” a pet
on the nearest person
willing to take the pet
off their hands.
This approach offers all
the advantages of a
comfortable, stress free
transition for the pet
while ensuring that the
long-term welfare of the
pet is the top priority.
Merlin’s Refuge is
currently seeking a
Director of Fund
Raising. Compensation
for the position is
commission based at 20%
of funds raised.
Interested parties
should send their resume
and references ATTN:
Kyle Frye, Merlin’s
Refuge, PO Box 391192,
Omaha NE, 68139.
In accordance with Federal law,
you have the right to request a copy of our 501(c)(3) status letter. If
you wish to request a copy, please send us an e-mail with 501(c)3 Letter
Request as the subject line. Be sure to include your name and US postal
mailing address in the body of the message.
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