Post date: Oct 20, 2009 4:47:51 AM
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Saturday, September 25, 2010 3:54:08 PM MST
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Saturday, September 25, 2010 3:54:08 PM MST
Dianne,
This is a great idea, especially since pets have really been seeing hard times during the economic crisis- many are abandoned or cared for in a much more rudimentary way.
I'm wondering a little bit about the logistics of this program. I was unclear whether this is a long-term sitter project or more like a week here or there. For example, if I lost my job and cannot care for my pet adequately for a while, would this program take it over for me? Or is that something that would be left to a pet-adoption agency?
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Friday, September 24, 2010 12:16:19 PM MST
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Friday, September 24, 2010 12:16:19 PM MST
Hi Dianne:
I find your program to be an interesting concept and needed service for people hospitalized or incapacitated in some manner and unable to care for their pets/animals.
I reviewed your stakeholders and noted you have identified a wide range of stakeholders for your program. I believe however, a key stakeholder is missing; the client or pet owner. Have you researched or interviewed any pet owners to see what their major concerns are with respect to being incapable of caring for their animals? What are their expectations? I would expect pet owners to have specific concerns and be an excellent source of information in the development of your service as they will be the true recipients (along with their animals).
Additionally, have you considered other care-giving organizations as stakeholders? Organizations such as the Valley of the Sun United Way which provides services to a wide range of residents may prove to be an important stakeholder and advocate for your program. Although the United Way (UW) provides services for humans which do not typically involve animals, organizations such as Gabriel’s Angels (which receives funding from the UW) provide pet therapy for institutionalized patients and may have insight into pet owners’ concerns. Gabriel’s Angels may offer recommendations as well as serve as an advocate of your services.
What types of interactions do you foresee the stakeholders having with each other? Will there be referrals in place if one stakeholder cannot accommodate a request or if the request is outside the scope of their services? Connectivity among stakeholders affords greater ability to accommodate the clients more effectively and efficiently.
Thank you.
Robin
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Saturday, September 25, 2010 3:54:08 PM MST
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Saturday, September 25, 2010 3:54:08 PM MST
Dianne,
This is a great idea, especially since pets have really been seeing hard times during the economic crisis- many are abandoned or cared for in a much more rudimentary way.
I'm wondering a little bit about the logistics of this program. I was unclear whether this is a long-term sitter project or more like a week here or there. For example, if I lost my job and cannot care for my pet adequately for a while, would this program take it over for me? Or is that something that would be left to a pet-adoption agency?
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Posted Date:
Friday, September 24, 2010 12:16:19 PM MST
Edited Date:
Friday, September 24, 2010 12:16:19 PM MST
Hi Dianne:
I find your program to be an interesting concept and needed service for people hospitalized or incapacitated in some manner and unable to care for their pets/animals.
I reviewed your stakeholders and noted you have identified a wide range of stakeholders for your program. I believe however, a key stakeholder is missing; the client or pet owner. Have you researched or interviewed any pet owners to see what their major concerns are with respect to being incapable of caring for their animals? What are their expectations? I would expect pet owners to have specific concerns and be an excellent source of information in the development of your service as they will be the true recipients (along with their animals).
Additionally, have you considered other care-giving organizations as stakeholders? Organizations such as the Valley of the Sun United Way which provides services to a wide range of residents may prove to be an important stakeholder and advocate for your program. Although the United Way (UW) provides services for humans which do not typically involve animals, organizations such as Gabriel’s Angels (which receives funding from the UW) provide pet therapy for institutionalized patients and may have insight into pet owners’ concerns. Gabriel’s Angels may offer recommendations as well as serve as an advocate of your services.
What types of interactions do you foresee the stakeholders having with each other? Will there be referrals in place if one stakeholder cannot accommodate a request or if the request is outside the scope of their services? Connectivity among stakeholders affords greater ability to accommodate the clients more effectively and efficiently.
Thank you.
Robin