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The Indianapolis Animal Welfare Alliance is a collaborative and engaged coalition of public and private animal shelters, outreach and rescue groups, and individuals who are dedicated to the welfare of animals in the City of Indianapolis.

Members of the Alliance recognize that long-term efforts and goals can only be realized through a cooperative approach and readily share information and resources (as they can) to meet their collective needs.

Members of the Alliance recognize that to sustain a model program for animal welfare in the City of Indianapolis, the concepts and format must be institutionalized so that the long-term success of the collective group is not based on any one individual who serves at the helm of any of the organizations, whether large or small, public or private. As leadership changes within any of the members, the other members hope that new leaders are selected based on their ability to work cooperatively and in the spirit of the Alliance.

Members of the Alliance pay no dues but make the following commitments:

• Active participation in working towards the goals of the 10-Year Vision and fulfilling any promises they make.
• Respect for varying differences and philosophies, recognizing that they are deeply held values.
• Compromise is valued over competition and egos are checked at the door.
• Willing exchange of information, ideas, and perspectives in meeting the goals of the 10-Year Vision.
• Participation in an “animal exchange” (as appropriate) where they help each other based on individual missions and capacities.

In its initial stages, the Alliance will be based on a board/committee structure, driven by the strategic goals and initiatives to realize the 10-Year Vision:

• Management Committee (Animal Welfare initiative)
• Prevention Committee
• Placement Committee
• Outreach Committee
• Information Resource and Technology Committee