An important part of the adoption process is to match the life - style and
needs of the adopter with the individual dog or cat being considered.
You might be surprised at the number
of adopters who think they know what they want, but end up adopting a dog that is very different from their initial vision!
We strive to keep in touch with as
many of our adopters as possible through a variety of different local functions and fund raising events, through email and social media posts.
However, the average chance will always remain a direct function of the number of animals and the
number of adopters.
In our view, if shelters choose to have no or minimal screening
of adopters in order to maximize life saving, they have a responsibility to educate and provide support to new adopters.
An important part of this policy is to match the lifestyle and needs
of the adopter with the individual cat or dog.
A trusted source for information, education, and resources that increase adoptions and enhance the
lives of adopters and their pets.
A comparison of attachment levels
of adopters of cats — fee based adoptions vs. free adoptions.
The majority
of our adopters come to us wanting to adopt a «young» dog, generally from six months to two years.
We do not adopt single kittens under 6 months into the
care of an adopter who does not already have another young, interactive feline.
In examining the barriers for this technology, the report cites the length of time it will take existing systems to evolve, coupled with fear and uncertainty among the second
wave of adopters.
Adoption agencies will be given extra cash to address the shortfall
of adopters so children who need them find loving, stable homes more quickly.
, It is the
decision of the adopter / owner if they want to take on the time and expense required to provide follow - up veterinary care or behavior modification.
Fortunately, there are also many animals that come in the door «ready to go», appeal to a broad
range of adopters and have no particular barriers to adoption.
That means we are working diligently to complete reference check interviews, validate pet permissions in the
case of adopters living in rentals, and verify your veterinarian.
Our research around the
attachment of adopters to their cats of those that pay a fee vs. those that don't revealed that the adoption fee does not drive the attachment.
Or, if you are looking for a particular breed that isn't available at a shelter, go online to find a breed - specific rescue group in need
of adopters like you.
Lots of adopters come to us for a kitten because they have a dog, and want to «raise» the kitten to be best friends with it.
She said senior cats cost $ 35 instead of $ 125, while older dogs cost $ 125 instead of $ 200, regardless of the
age of the adopter.
Contact us and let us know the
name of the adopter, pet description and approximate adoption date.
It does mean that you may not want to be the very
earliest of adopters, however, or that you may want to wait until greater security regulations and protocols are in place.
While many dogs may be attractive to the eye, we are very careful to understand the lifestyle
of each adopter since we clearly understand the individual needs of dogs in our care.
Once the adopters have the child and the lawsuit continues, the courts almost always rule in
favor of the adopters.
Many
of our adopters don't have yards and actually spend more time with their dogs leash walking - its the best way to bond with your dog!
However, it does take a commitment on the
part of the adopter to follow through on their promise to that animal.
That is then amplified when you see the joy on the
faces of their adopter when they are ready to go to their forever home.
In addition to the adoption fee, certain dogs may require a training deposit, which is refundable upon
verification of the adopter having completed a training course with his / her adopted dog.
We are grateful for each and
everyone of our adopters who cared enough to love these special dogs for the rest of their lives.
Our experienced staff is committed to making sure every dog is matched appropriately with the right adopter, based on the the temperament and health of the dog and the
profile of the adopter.
As many
of our adopters already know, older cats make wonderful pets — and the good news is that each of the five cat siblings now has a new home.