Sentences with phrase «dog shelter staff»

A would - be adopter spent some time with her in the outdoor area but wasn't convinced she was the lap dog shelter staff said she was.

The sustained low euthanization rate is a direct result of the increased collaboration between the Dog Shelter staff and BCHS volunteers as they work together to facilitate positive outcomes for these dogs.

Not exact matches

To determine the tunes the dog digs, shelter staff tested out a number of playlists to see what resonates with a particular pup.

The research team evaluated breed assessments of 120 dogs made by 16 shelter staff members, including four veterinarians, at four shelters.

«Essentially we found that the marked lack of agreement observed among shelter staff members in categorizing the breeds of shelter dogs illustrates that reliable inclusion or exclusion of dogs as «pit bulls» is not possible, even by experts,» Levy said.

If the shelter staff has labeled the dog as a pit bull, its chances for adoption automatically go down in many shelters.»

Shelter staff reported that Tulsa Animal Welfare had indeed been accepted into this program which would have moved up to 50 dogs and puppies from the Tulsa animal shelter to the Denver area eachShelter staff reported that Tulsa Animal Welfare had indeed been accepted into this program which would have moved up to 50 dogs and puppies from the Tulsa animal shelter to the Denver area eachshelter to the Denver area each month.

In addition to the shelter staff, the Nobles and Holderness, there are TAW volunteers Chong Noel, Jason Martinez and Jessica Parker who have helped with the dogs at the shelter and have also logged several trips in the program.

Today, that dog has been fostered and fully recovered, thanks to the immediate care of Officer Stoker and the shelter staff.

According to the vet clinic staff, just about everyone from shelter volunteers to Animal Welfare officers will have a dog they are hoping will make the transports, though everyone is happy for any dog that is selected.

For four years now, AFF has been successfully training rescued «pit bull» dogs, received through nominations on behalf of shelter staff and volunteers nationwide, to be service dogs.

Everyone — Dr. Levy, the Shelter staff, and FOTAS — agreed this dog needed to be saved.

A special dog, who lost his home when his former owners moved, and then a two subsequent adoptive homes (including one who returned him to the shelter because he was sick) is being treated to a special bucket list by staff and volunteers at an Arizona animal shelter.

More than 5,000 dog experts, including breeders, trainers, groomers, veterinarians, shelter staff, rescuers, and others completed the survey.

Today, IHDI staff and volunteers have trained more than 1,300 shelter dogs to assist individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing.

Because we often don't know all the details about how these dogs ended up in a shelter, the staff followed our standard procedure and called the number associated with Winnie's chip.

While only 13 dogs tested positive for either disease, shelter staff reduced services as an extra precaution to prevent these diseases from spreading into the community.

Your veterinarian injects the chip between your dog's shoulder blades, and when your dog is found, a staff member at the shelter uses a handheld scanner to read the code in the microchip.

The shelter points to a study cited by the Animal Farm Foundation, a nonprofit that works to promote pit bull dogs, that reports breed labels assigned to shelter dogs by staff members are incorrect at least 75 percent of the time.

The shelter's staff and veterinary team have quarantined the dog adoption area to prevent the spread of infection and are conducting medical testing at this time.

Facebook posts about adoptable dogs don't mention breed, and when potential adopters call or email to ask about dogs, shelter staff tries to focus on things like the dog's personality.

Fortunately, for Apollo, the animal shelter staff felt that there might be a place for the exuberant dog — even if it wasn't in someone's home.

Katelin offers in - home behavior modification and training for owned animals, as well as volunteer and staff training to rescues and shelters in order to ensure that adoptable dogs get only the best and most up - to - date training available.

When it comes to adopting an adult dog, according to Jay your best resource is animal shelter staff.

Fighting dogs have a champion in their corner, thanks to our brand - new Online Shelter Medicine Master's Degree program graduate, Dr. Stephanie Black, Staff Veterinarian at the Toronto Humane Society.

Talk to the animal shelter staff about dog food brand recommendations, and to make sure your dog doesn't have any dietary restrictions.

Staff at the animal shelter commonly notify Sgt. Wally Antoniuk, with the Winnipeg Police Department, about shelter dogs who show the potential to become police canines and the homeless dog in the shelter's care appeared to have «the right stuff» to make the cut.

Adopted dogs who've received training are much less likely to be returned to the shelter, but they aren't the only ones who benefit — training is also rewarding for staff and volunteers.

's shelter, playing with the little dogs in play group and getting love from the staff at every pass to encourage him to trust.

«If someone in a community reports a dog to be captured off the streets,» Chiang explained, «the shelter will have three days to go and catch the dog, causing much pressure for all shelter staff.

Shelter staff and trained volunteers at Humane Society of Boulder Valley regularly take dogs home for canine sleepovers.

As noted in his history sheet from his previous owner, and observed by staff in the shelter, Boston was not fond of other dogs.

She added that people who work with dogs, such as veterinary and animal shelter staff, may unknowingly transmit the virus to their own dogs.

In the coming days, we'll also have a guest post from DNA My Dog's founder, Mindy Tenenbaum, about how the easy - to - use cheek swab DNA test is helpful for shelter staff who can use the data to help place their furry adoptees into their perfect forever homes!

Are you a dog training school owner, day care provider or shelter director who would like to give your staff the tools they need to better read and understand the animals in your care - and stay safer on the job?

If you have cats, ask the shelter staff how the dog gets along with them.

The US organisation Maddie's Fund financed a study into breed identification by shelter staff, specifically looking at the ability to identify Pit Bull type dogs.

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If a dog with respiratory signs is presented, staff members should inquire whether the dog has recently been boarded or adopted from a shelter, has recently participated in dog - related group activities, or whether it has been exposed to other dogs known to have canine influenza or kennel cough.

Our Mailing Address (staff office only - we do not have a shelter): Coco's Heart Dog Rescue 126 2nd Street Hudson, WI 54016

She provides demonstrations for those who have adopted shelter dogs, lends email support to adopted dog owners that need information beyond our Training Support Pages, and aids shelter staff and volunteers in understanding dog behavior to increase their adoptability.

The dog, a young male beagle mix, has been named «Barley,» by shelter staff.

Each shelter has its own specific list of volunteer opportunities, but many shelters have volunteers walk dogs, provide cats with attention, help care for the animals, clean cages, and even staff community events.

Through temperament testing, shelter staff and volunteers can accommodate a dog's training and behavioral needs while the dogs are in their care.

An advantage to buying a dog from a shelter is that often the staff will know the dogs quite well, and will be able to guide you in your decision.

The shelter staff was very forthcoming about both the breed and dog I was meeting (I didn't adopt her until we'd met multiple times).

HSI Canada worked with MAPAQ and SPA Estrie to safely remove the dogs from the premises and transport them to an emergency shelter where they will receive veterinary treatment and care from staff and volunteers.

Yet, the lives of many shelter dogs hang on such shelter staff appraisals.

This Continuing Education Program (CEP) will teach you how to approach shelters and their staff, appropriately and professionally, to assist in identifying dogs with the potential to be adopted.

With hundreds of volunteers, a dedicated staff, and training opportunities from nationally recognized groups like BAD RAP and Dogs Play for Life, the dogs at Berkeley Animal Care Services have landed at one of the better shelters in the counDogs Play for Life, the dogs at Berkeley Animal Care Services have landed at one of the better shelters in the coundogs at Berkeley Animal Care Services have landed at one of the better shelters in the country.