Allow Responsible Pet Owners/Guardians to Have Pets in Association-Run Housing
As condominium living has gained popularity since the 1960's an increasing number of communities have instituted no-pet deed restrictions. Save homeless animals and help people enjoy animal companionship by supporting Citizens for Pets in Condos' efforts to open up more places to allow pets.
About You
About You
First Name
Maida
Last Name
Genser
Website
Organization
Citizens for Pets in Condos Inc
Country
United States
About Your Organization
Organization Name
Citizens for Pets in Condos Inc
Organization Website
Organization Phone
954 366-4555
Organization Address
PO Box 26071, Tamarac, FL 33320
Organization Country
United States
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Your idea
Name Your Project
Allow Responsible Pet Owners/Guardians to Have Pets in Association-Run Housing
Country your work focuses on
United States
Describe Your Idea
As condominium living has gained popularity since the 1960's an increasing number of communities have instituted no-pet deed restrictions. Save homeless animals and help people enjoy animal companionship by supporting Citizens for Pets in Condos' efforts to open up more places to allow pets.
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Innovation
What makes your idea unique?
No other organization is dedicated to getting pets allowed in condos and other types of association-run housing. We have grown to be a 501-c3 organization, with a number of success stories and over 30,000 signatures on our petition to allow pets.
We don't have a patent and would welcome other organizations to do what we are doing.
Do you have a patent for this idea?
No
Impact
This Entry is about (Issues)
What impact have you had?
We list some of our success stories at http://www.petsincondos.org/Successes.htm. When we go out in the community I hear of other people who were helped by resources on our web page, but who have never contacted us.
Problem
People are devastated when an association board tells them that they have to remove their beloved pet, often with no reason other than pets are not allowed. One woman came to us because someone saw her at a dog park and reported her. No one knew she had a dog in her condo and she never walked it on condo property!
Actions
We have resources on our web page to help people save their pets and also to help them get rules changed in their communities. We also take phone calls and e-mail inquiries and make referrals to attorneyhs and fair housing agencies.
Results
We have helped hundreds of people.
What will it take for your project to be successful over the next three years? Please address each year separately, if possible.
If we had more funds, obviously we could do more. We need funding, as does any non-profit organization, just to keep going. We would like to create a fund to help people get qualified legal assistance.
What would prevent your project from being a success?
We are going to prevail, because most people want pets. We just have to get the word out to enough people.
How many people will your project serve annually?
101‐1000
What is the average monthly household income in your target community, in US Dollars?
$100 ‐ 1000
Does your project seek to have an impact on public policy?
Yes
Sustainability
What stage is your project in?
Operating for 1‐5 years
Is your organization a
Non‐profit/NGO/citizen sector organization
Is your initiative connected to an established organization?
Yes
If yes, provide organization name.
Citizens for Pets in Condos
How long has this organization been operating?
1‐5 years
Does your organization have a Board of Directors or an Advisory Board?
Yes
Does your organization have a non-monetary partnerships with NGOs?
Yes
Does your organization have a non-monetary partnerships with businesses?
Yes
Does your organization have a non-monetary partnerships with government?
No
Please tell us more about how these partnerships are critical to the success of your innovation.
we collaboraee with a number of animal welfare organizations. We could apply for joint funding if opportunites for funding came up.
What are the three most important actions needed to grow your initiative or organization?
We need to keep up our web page, print materials, and keep our bulk e-mail service.
The Story
What was the defining moment that you led to this innovation?
My husband and I retired to Florida and had our own issues trying to keep our two rescued cats in our condo. When I went through the process the manager said, "Are you trying to help yourself or everyone?" I saw how extensive the problem was and yes, I decided to work on helping everyone, not just myself.
Tell us about the social innovator behind this idea.
I am a retired computer analyst. My main skills are computer skills, so I got this effort going by 1) creating an online petition, 2) developinng a web page to promote the petition, and 3) used web social networking to promote the cause.
How did you first hear about Changemakers?
Newsletter from Changemakers
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 | 94 weeks agoMaida Genser updated this Competition Entry. |
| 94 weeks agoMaida Genser submitted this idea. |
