Whether you're interested in one of our foster cats or a cat in the Cat Zone, reach out to
[email protected] for more information or to schedule an appointment with one
of our adoption counselors.
Adopting an animal at the Austin Humane Society is a simple process, and we have a dedicated staff
of Adoption Counselors to help you through the process.
We encourage potential adopters to reach out to
[email protected] to schedule an appointment with one
of our adoption counselors, or drop in during open hours.
After your application is submitted, you will be contacted by one
of our Adoption Counselors (typically within 48 hours).
One
of our Adoption Counselors told the family about Sam and they wanted to meet him to see if he could be «the one.»
Bring the whole family, including any resident dog (s), to our facility and one
of our Adoption Counselors can introduce you and help you find a good match.
A short interview will be conducted by one
of our Adoption Counselors.
If you pass the veterinary and reference portion, the rescue will assign you one
of their adoption counselors, who will conduct a telephone interview with you to make a final decision whether or not to approve your application.
Because adopting a cat or kitten, or any other pet, is a serious decision, CAT has a team
of adoption counselors trained to assist you with finding a feline companion that is likely to be a good fit for your household.
Because adopting a cat or kitten, or any other pet, is a serious family decision, Homeward Bound has a team
of adoption counselors trained to assist you with finding the perfect lifetime companion.
If the foster parent is also one
of our adoption counselors, they can complete the adoption in their home.
Adopters are invited to our shelter to work with one
of our Adoption Counselors to find the best match.
Once you have an idea what you're looking for, one
of our adoption counselors will visit with you and share some ideas about which of our residents would be best suited to you.
We have lots of wonderful animals to fall in love with here at Atlanta Humane Society and when you're ready, one
of our adoption counselors will help you through the process.
At the SPCA of Texas, where I volunteer, many
of the adoption counselors and volunteers can provide a lot of invaluable information about an animal companion that may be the right one for you.
The best way to learn about the personality of an individual pet is to visit the shelter, spend time with the pet and ask one
of our adoption counselors about the pet you are considering.
Patrons adopting working cats must complete our standard adoption application and meet with one
of our adoption counselors, just like every potential adopter.
If you have met a pet and believe it will be a great fit for your home, you will fill out some paperwork and sit down with one
of our adoption counselors for a quick interview.
If you are ready to adopt a pet, please review our adoption process below or come and meet one
of our adoption counselors.
As there are a limited number
of adoption counselors, unless you are the first client to arrive, please be prepared to wait for your turn.
Before adopting, you will need to meet with one
of our adoption counselors and complete our Adoption Questionnaire.
We will ask you to complete an adoption application and meet with one
of our adoption counselors to ensure that this pet is a good match for you.
Please do not open the cages — one
of our adoption counselors will be happy to assist you.
You can call and speak with one
of our adoption counselors to personalize your adoption plan.
You can call and speak with one
of our adoption counselors and get a step by step process to customize your adoption plan.
Most recently, she filled the role
of adoption counselor, and helped dozens of homeless cats find adoptive homes.
If you see a dog or cat you may want to take home, let one
of our adoptions counselors know and we'll have you fill out a brief application and talk over the adoption process and details of the pet.
Not exact matches
An OA&FS
counselor will listen and provide support as you consider each
of your choices: parenting, abortion or
adoption.
HOPE LIEN: I worked as a birth and post portem doula and a lactation
counselor myself and so a few years ago when we decided to just start the
adoption process I knew from doing some breastfeeding training myself that I would possible turn this lactation but I didn't really know I guess the details
of that first and what I meant.
Patricia identifies key concepts that every member
of the
adoption triad can benefit from and helps parents, birth families and
counselors find their own path to success by focusing on what is best for the child.
My class brings in guests from every part
of the
adoption constellation: birth parents, adoptive parents, adopted people, people searching for families
of origin, independent
adoption lawyers, and
adoption counselors.
Our son's birth mom occupies a very special place in his life and heart... he knows in ways both small and profound that he is deeply loved by her, and by us.This is the true gift
of open
adoption, and the goal that all
of the skilled and dedicated OA&FS
counselors are working towards: that children like our boy will never doubt that they were wanted, never wonder where they came from, and always know that they are loved.
Ben Stiller stars as neurotic Mel Coplin, a grown man who hits the road with his wife (Arquette, Holy Matrimony), infant son, and an
adoption counselor (Leoni), in hopes
of finding his biological parents.
But it's only during a later meeting with an
adoption counselor (slyly modeled on a similar scene from Michael Mann's «Thief») that Ted discovers erectile dysfunction to be the least
of his problems.
In addition, the
counselors reported that certain barriers to taking AP courses have been removed; at one high school, there used to be a minimum class rank that a student had to have in order to take AP courses, but after
adoption of APIP, any interested student was allowed to take AP courses.
Read our helpful guide on page 19, and stop by one
of our campuses anytime to speak with one
of our many trained
adoption counselors.
When you go visit, ask the
adoption counselor if there is any history that they know
of about the dogs.
She graduated with honors in 2012 and worked as both a pet
adoption counselor and an assistant dog trainer before being offered a job with celebrity dog trainer Victoria Stilwell
of Animal Planet's «It's Me or the Dog.»
Adoption Counselors work hard to find the proper match for each
of our pets, to ensure that both the adopting family and the pet will be happy with the decision.
Please allow yourself plenty
of time to choose your new companion and work with an
adoption counselor.
For the last decade Jeff's professional career has concentrated in various aspects
of welfare for homeless cats and dogs from animal evaluator,
adoption counselor, to veterinary and surgical assistant, to animal control for both municipal and not for profits shelters.
So ask yourself this: why don't 75 - 80 % more
of our pet owning public use the shelter to get their new best friend: new best friend is 60 % likely to be ill / diseased; new best friend is likely to have an evaluation done by a non behavioral professional; new best friend may be covered in poo and his environment is not pleasant to the nose; new best friend lives in a place where my family and I can not talk or think and the
counselor yelled at us the whole time trying to drown out the incessant barking; shelter has collected very little data on new best friend and does not have adequate staff to assist me with my
adoption.
FILE - In this Dec. 18 photo provided by the American Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals, ASPCA, shows Melissa Morgan, a kennel attendant and
adoption counselor holding Josie, a terrier / poodle mix, about 4 - 5 years old arriving at St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center in Madison, N.J. Josie was one
of the last
of 45 Tennessee dogs to be adopted, after the dogs were rounded up at overcrowded shelters in Tennessee and brought to St. Hubert's, which had enough open kennels for all the dogs.
After matching dogs with families as an
adoption counselor in 2005 and working with shelter dogs on socialization and basic obedience, Melissa realized one
of the best ways to keep dogs out
of rescues and shelters was to help restore the original spirit that caused dogs to bond with humans in the first place.
Our
adoption staff and volunteer
adoption counselors can help you determine the status
of an animal, as well as answer any questions you might have about the animal's temperament and care requirements.
Our
adoption counselors will help you find a pet who will fit grrreat in your family's lifestyle for many years
of love and companionship.
«It's a lot like having an infant in the household,» said Pamela Barlow, animal behavior
counselor at the American Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals»
adoption center in New York City.
If you are unsure
of what dog might be right for you or your family please contact our
adoption counselors (
[email protected]).
And
adoption counselors and rescuers can plant a seed by simply asking adopters the question from the 2nd Chance 4 Pets poster: If something happens to you, who will take over the care
of your pets?
Stop by our facility at 1275 Bower Parkway or call (803) 465-9150 to speak with one
of the Pawmetto Lifeline
adoption counselors.