Sentences with phrase «potential adopters get»

Potential adopters get to meet cats and kittens in - store, and the centres help free up space at local shelters.

While I would love to keep each and every one of them, it's more important that I can help a potential adopter get a well - balanced and loving cat.»

Not exact matches

«If we have adoptable animals, we do the same to get them spic - and - span for potential adopters.

Here's the video that Dr. Weiss recommended as a great resource for ideas on how to communicate with potential adopters, as well as some tips, tools and how - tos to get you started in — and to encourage you to keep offering — open adoptions.

This misconception is particularly harmful because it not only prevents shelter animals from going into loving homes, but may drive potential adopters toward pet stores that almost always get their inventory from puppy mills.

We focus on the basics of consistently offering potential adopters «no - pressure» Meet and Greets where they can touch and get to know our own greyhounds.

Because of potential adopters» concerns about expenses and additional care, many cats with disabilities get overlooked in shelters, but Natalie said the rewards vastly outweigh the risks.

For potential adopters with resident dogs, we actually prefer that you meet with the foster dog twice — once without your dog to get to know the dog you may adopt and then again with your dog.

The [home] visit is as much for us to check out the home as it is for the potential adopter to get to know the pet.»

He tried so hard to get «picked» by potential adopters, but was passed over time and time again.

Other potential adopters may be looking at the same dog you are, so please understand that time is of the essence, and it would be in your best interest to be sure the application is complete and get back to us as soon as possible with questions we may have regarding your application.

Volunteer foster mentors are a go - to buddy for dog and cat volunteer foster families, helping them with any questions regarding their foster animals» behavioral or medical needs; helping to get their animal ready for adoption; talking with potential adopters as needed and if comfortable, helping as an adoption counselor.

Grey Muzzle's grant will help Cache Humane Society with the Senior Dogs Dental Program - the goal of which is to have the at - risk senior dogs, who are otherwise in good condition, get a complete dental cleaning to make them more attractive to potential adopters.

Lucy, who was much younger, quickly got adopted, but Daisy found herself sad and lonely at the shelter, being passed up by potential adopters in favor of younger cats.

We ask that potential adopters please be patient with us — we are only trying our best to ensure that the homeless pets in our care get the best possible home.

GOP Rep. Paul Muxlow of Brown City, Michigan, reintroduced the bill entitled «Logan's Law» that would bar convicted animal abusers from getting another pet for five years (including post incarceration) and make it mandatory (and free) for animal shelters and other entities to check potential adopters against the Michigan State Police database.

Pet Portal has saved me a great deal of time in getting the faces and stories of our dogs out to potential adopters.

Not only are stores no longer supporting the cruelty of pet mills or adding to shelter crowding by importing poorly bred animals into the community, they're actually helping to relieve the burden on the shelters by getting animals into pet stores, where they can be seen by more potential adopters.

We need help with photography, videography, writing cat profiles, updating the website, and coming up with creative strategies for getting cats noticed by potential adopters.

Honestly, it made him look «creepy,» and I was worried that would turn off potential adopters and affect his chances of getting a new home.

Hopefully an adoption counselor can get a great feel for potential adopters and their level of commitment prior to this kitty - gram being delivered!

When it comes to getting adopted, a dog's playfulness and desire to be near the potential adopter tell the tale.

They know the dogs that are coming, and the volunteers and potential adopters are standing on the tarmac waiting for them to get off the airplane.»

Old dogs lying on concrete floors or even just blankets on a hard floor may limp when they get up to greet people, which can make them less appealing to a potential adopter.

♥ Sponsored pets may get a little more notice from potential adopters.

Photos are very important... a pet profile with a great photo will get the most attention by potential adopters.

If we could assure potential adopters that each one would be awesome companions for families with children, first - time dog owners, or people who just wanted a fabulous family member and all got along well with other dogs, they'd be gone in a flash.

You need to be able to get your dog to events and be open to meeting potential adopters during the week.

It's harder to adopt out older dogs, they frequently get depressed and stressed out in the kennel so they don't present well to potential adopters and then they end up on the «kill list», older dogs often develop seperation anxiety or other bad habits and get returned.

For potential adopters with resident dogs, we actually prefer that you meet with the foster dogs TWICE — once without your dog, to get to know the dog you may adopt and then again with your dog.

A pet profile with a great photo will get the most attention by potential adopters.

He works miracles in saving death - row cats in shelters by helping them get over their fears and increase their self - esteem, and coaching them to «work it» with potential adopters.»

It's unfortunate that these elderly fellows are often ignored though as many potential adopters prefer puppies over older dogs because they're cute and cuddly and they get to live much longer lives.

To get your inky cats noticed, house them in prime viewing locations in top - tier cages, and try to herd potential adopters to your adults before they reach the kittens.

We achieve this goal by getting to know the needs and personalities of our adoptable animals, as well as the needs and desires of our potential adopters.

You will get to meet potential adopters and will have a say in who gets to adopt the dog that you saved.

On top of that, the shelter dogs get exposed to a whole new pool of potential adopters.

«There are a lot of animals who get overlooked because of their size, age, or they are just not «right» for a potential adopter's home,» says Diane Moe, C.A.R.E. cat adoption counselor and the lead driver behind making the program a reality.

She was ADOPTED before we could even get a chance to show her to one of you potential adopters, but once you see the video, you'll see exactly why!

We want to ensure that the animals are going to get along and to set up the potential adopters for success with bringing a new dog into their home.

You get to do all of the fun things you would do with your own dog: take them on a walk, to the park, to events and more — and we'll supply a vest they can wear that shows they're available for adoption so they can meet potential adopters along the way.

This allows us to get a feel for their personality and temperment so we can match them properly with potential adopters.

In the meantime, they've become creative in how they discuss options with potential adopters, staff and volunteers — and are getting more dogs into homes because of it!

Learn how Seth works with shelter dogs to get beautiful head shots that connect with potential adopters.

All dogs are identified as getting training with a prominent card on each dog's kennel to encourage potential adopters to ask for more info.

Since the Acro - Cats are in the same town for a few days, there are no same - day adoptions, and potential adopters are thoroughly screened by the local rescue before they get to take a kitten home.

If you are like most potential adopters, you are probably excited to get this adoption process rolling...

The volunteers are encouraged to play with the cats so they will get some exercise and to brush them so they will look their best for potential adopters.

The adoption application serves as a way to get potential adopters to think about the responsibilities underlying dog ownership.

The Adoption Team works with potential adopters to help them select the best pet for their home, so previous experience working with animals and a willingness to get to know new people is preferred.