ConservationK9 – The Budget
What will it cost to establish an effective Canine Anti-Poaching Patrol to protect the wildlife that live on 80,000 acres?
Goals, Needs, and What Your Money will Buy
Base Goal – $20K
- 1 Patrol Canine (Shepherd, Malinois)
- 1 Conservation Canine (Weimaraner or similar breed)
- Canine Training – extensive anti-poaching training
- Ranger/Handler Training (1 handler for each dog)
- Assessment and Certification of the Canines and the Handlers by an independent assessor
- Vet care and Food for 1 year
- Vehicle Travel Crates
- General Equipment (Broad collars, leads, harnesses, grooming kits, Canine First Aid kits, Handler packs)
- Specialized Equipment (2 Garmin GPS Canine Collars and Receivers)
- Predator-safe Kennels for the reserves
- Transportation
Stretch Goal – $34K
- 1 Cold Scent Canine (Bloodhound or similar breed)
- Night Vision Equipment
- Additional Trained Ranger/Handler (1 handler for each dog)
- Additional Assessment and Certification of the Hound and the Handler
- Vet care and Food for 1 year
- Additional set of all equipment
- Second year of Vet Care and Food for all 3 Canines