Not exact matches
As the newest partner in PetSmart Charities ™ Rescue Waggin» ™ program, the Humane Society of Tulsa will be sending homeless shelter
dogs every month aboard PetSmart Charities» ® Rescue Waggin» ® vehicle — a national transport program proudly sponsored by PEDIGREE ® — to animal shelters in
other parts of the country where there are more
adopters seeking
dogs and a guarantee of a good home for all the
dogs transported.
The Humane Society of Tulsa is one of 60 shelters that participate in the PetSmart Charities Rescue Waggin» program — a national transport program that transfers adoptable
dogs and puppies from animal shelters in communities with severe pet overpopulation problems and few
adopters to animal shelters in
other communities where adoptable
dogs and puppies are more in demand.
The organizers want to remind
adopters that for the best outcome, «you need to have all members of the family present to meet prospective
dogs prior to adoption so we can make sure the kids and the
dogs are comfortable with each
other.»
The
adopter and her husband looked for five months, but most of the
dogs they saw were Labs who would very likely be taken by
other homes.
So, if you go into a shelter to adopt a
dog, and the kennel sign has a
dog labeled as a «Pit» or «Pit Mix», when it actually is a «Shepherd / Hound Mix» for example, more than likely you and many
other potential
adopters or rescuers will overlook this animal simply because someone at the shelter «guessed» that it might be a «Pit».
Policies: This program has written policies This program works with purebred goldens This program requires an application fee They adopt out of the service territory if another reputable organization does a home evaluation and approves Requires a
dog be returned if the owner can not keep Takes ownership of a
dog upon intake Requires a home visit before adoption approval Follows up with
adopters after placement
Dogs are observed and evaluated before adoption All dogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adopt
Dogs are observed and evaluated before adoption All
dogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adopt
dogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any
other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All
dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adopt
dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and
other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption.
Policies: This program has written policies This program works with Goldens and Golden mixes This program requires an application fee of $ 40.00 They adopt out of the service territory under special circumstances only with a home visit and referral Requires a
dog be returned if the owner can not keep Takes ownership of a
dog upon intake Requires a home visit before adoption approval Follows up with
adopters after placement
Dogs are observed and evaluated before adoption All dogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All dogs are altered (spayed or neutered) before adoption We microchip every dog prior to adop
Dogs are observed and evaluated before adoption All
dogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All dogs are altered (spayed or neutered) before adoption We microchip every dog prior to adop
dogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any
other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All
dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All dogs are altered (spayed or neutered) before adoption We microchip every dog prior to adop
dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and
other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All
dogs are altered (spayed or neutered) before adoption We microchip every dog prior to adop
dogs are altered (spayed or neutered) before adoption We microchip every
dog prior to adoption
Adopters may be uncertain about how a senior will fit into their lifestyle, so grab photos and videos of the
dog interacting with
other animals and people to offer insight about how the
dog would be at home.
COGR attempts to match
dogs» temperaments to the lifestyles of prospective
adopters as much as possible, because our goal is lifetime homes for all of our
dogs where
adopters and
dogs alike are happy with each
other.
While we adopted Zephy, that left the
other pit bull type
dog, Lola, without an
adopter.
Yes, we do place
dogs in states
other than the immediate neighboring ones, as long as 1) we find a volunteer to conduct the home visit and 2) the potential
adopter meets the
dog before finalizing the adoption.
But play group allows us to determine how well a
dog will socialize with
other dogs and pass this information on to prospective
adopters — and this greatly improves their odds of being adopted to the family or person that best suits them.»
Policies: This program has written policies This program works with purebred goldens This program requires an application fee of $ 10 They do not adopt out of the service territory Requires a
dog be returned if the owner can not keep it Takes ownership of a
dog upon intake Requires a home visit before adoption approval Follows up with
adopters after placement
Dogs are observed and evaluated before adoption All dogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adopt
Dogs are observed and evaluated before adoption All
dogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adopt
dogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any
other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All
dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adopt
dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and
other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption.
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.
Policies: This program has written policies This program works with purebred goldens This program does not require an application fee They adopt out of the service territory under special circumstances only: only special needs goldens are considered for out of area adoption Requires a
dog be returned if the owner can not keep Takes ownership of a
dog upon intake Requires a home visit before adoption approval Follows up with
adopters after placement
Dogs are observed and evaluated before adoption All dogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adopt
Dogs are observed and evaluated before adoption All
dogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adopt
dogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any
other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All
dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adopt
dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and
other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption.
I was brought with some
other dogs to a PetSmart to meet potential
adopters when I met my pet parent who worked there and it was love at first site!!
Hundreds of philanthropists, donors, volunteers,
adopters, and staff members join together every day to care for the city's
dogs, cats, and
other animals.
We offer to work with any rescue organization (located in the northeast) or animal shelter that needs help placing a German Shepherd in their care by cross posting the
dog's story on our website and
other social media outlets, as well as aiding in the adoption application process, including home visitations, transportation and meetings between
adopters and
dogs.
Amy Boyd, a canine behavior counselor at the Humane Society and SPCA of Austin, TX, oversees a team of volunteers who spend their time playing with puppies or taking adolescent
dogs to obedience classes, while
others pursue more advanced training and learn how to evaluate temperaments, match
adopters with a suitable
dog and even counsel owners on behavior problems.
The additional funding made available through Grey Muzzle will allow this organization to rescue more senior
dogs from less than ideal situations, commit to the medical treatment required to care for these
dogs, educate
others about the needs facing at risk senior
dogs, and bring attention to the great companions that these animals make and the need for senior
dog adopters.
They coordinate meet - and - greets with
dogs and prospective
adopters, and they raise funds to cover the costs of food, medical care, grooming, training, and any
other supplies and services that enhance the
dogs» lives until they are adopted.
Multiply me X many
other potential
adopters and
other potential homes, and it becomes clear that while we want personalized attention for ourselves, the volume of
dogs and time involved in rescue can be enormous.
But that does not mean that a less tolerant
dog is abnormal or less adoptable, since his
other qualities may be appealing to
other prospective
adopters.
Heron is wonderful around
other dogs and would be a great addition to any
adopter that has another playful
dog or
dogs.
They adopt out of the service territory Require a
dog be returned if the owner can not keep it Takes ownership of a
dog upon intake Require a home visit before adoption approval Follows up with
adopters after placement
Dogs are observed and evaluated before adoption All dogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adopt
Dogs are observed and evaluated before adoption All
dogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adopt
dogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any
other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All
dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adopt
dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and
other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption.
Many of the
dogs that are routinely euthanized in Southern states — healthy Labs, hounds, shepherds and
others, including puppies of various breeds — are in high demand in the Northeast, where low - cost spay and neuter services are the norm, kill rates are down, and there are exponentially more potential
adopters.
Our program has created a network of new
adopters that are referring
others to rescues in the Texas area to save even more
dogs.
It is without a doubt to the benefit of a certain class of
dog only, and not helpful to the majority of
other dogs at the shelter, further making any such decision to keep breed information from potential
adopters rather questionable.
Other potential
adopters may be looking at the same
dog you are, so please let us know if you want to pursue the adoption as soon as possible.
According to a 2013 ASPCA study, black cats actually are adopted from shelters at the same rate as
other cats — but because there are more black cats than any
other - colored felines, it can appear as though they're being overlooked by
adopters (black
dogs fall victim to this same misperception).
Give input to
other volunteers working with potential
adopters about the
dog's personality and temperament in order to find the best forever home match
Assist with handling
dogs as well as talking with potential
adopters and
others at the event about our adoptable pets and DPA!
Requires a home visit before adoption approval under special circumstances if phone interview is outstanding applicant Follows up with
adopters after placement
Dogs are observed and evaluated before adoption All dogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All dogs have most tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adopt
Dogs are observed and evaluated before adoption All
dogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All dogs have most tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adopt
dogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any
other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All
dogs have most tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adopt
dogs have most tests (heartworm, fecal and
other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption.
Requires a
dog be returned if the owner can not keep Takes ownership of a
dog upon intake Requires a home visit before adoption approval if the person has not owned a
dog or if there are issues with application Follows up with
adopters after placement
Dogs are observed and evaluated before adoption All dogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adopt
Dogs are observed and evaluated before adoption All
dogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adopt
dogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any
other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All
dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adopt
dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and
other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption.
Many
adopters now say they will never have any
other breed of
dog because their retired racing greyhound has «spoiled» them.
you expect an
adopter to pay hundreds of dollars for a
dog that has been abandoned / not wanted, not trained properly (usually, why they have been gotten rid off... yes, sure... feel sorry for the
dog... but the «new owner» will pull their hair out trying correct behavior isssues... some
dogs aren't even potty trained... they try and guilt people in «buying» a used
dog that
others gave up on (and maybe more than once).
The adoption event allow our
adopters to meet our adoptable
Dogs and choose the perfect match for their household and allow our dogs to play and have interaction with people and other d
Dogs and choose the perfect match for their household and allow our
dogs to play and have interaction with people and other d
dogs to play and have interaction with people and
other dogsdogs.
Though the seized
dogs were the big draw for the estimated one hundred potential
adopters, hope was not lost for the
other dogs at the facility.
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.
Of equal importance, although often not considered, is the impact of the
other dog on the
adopters themselves.
In addition, shelter
dog adopters are twice as likely ** as pet store
dog buyers to recommend the organization in which they got their pet compared to
others.
There is a lot to be said for a unique
dog that looks like no
other dog, and it says a lot about our
adopters that they recognize that too.
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.
We ask
adopters to advertise the
dog in their own networks, social media, and
other outlets.
Adopters and
other rescues selected the
dogs they wanted and there were 14 left that had to go or be euthanized.
This program requires an application fee of $ 25 They adopt out of the service territory if it is a friend or a previous
adopter from working with
other rescues Requires a
dog be returned if the owner can not keep Takes ownership of a
dog upon intake Requires a home visit before adoption approval Follows up with
adopters after placement
Dogs are observed and evaluated before adoption All dogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adopt
Dogs are observed and evaluated before adoption All
dogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adopt
dogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any
other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All
dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adopt
dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and
other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption.
This program requires an application fee of $ 20 Requires a
dog be returned if the owner can not keep Takes ownership of a
dog upon intake Requires a home visit before adoption approval Follows up with
adopters after placement
Dogs are observed and evaluated before adoption All dogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adopt
Dogs are observed and evaluated before adoption All
dogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adopt
dogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any
other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All
dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adopt
dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and
other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption.
Stray
dogs have no history, so
adopters should be ready for anything, including excessive barking, house - soiling, destructive chewing, fear - biting, escaping, lack of socialization, poor health, fear of men, women, children, noises,
other dogs, and so on.
This program requires an application fee They adopt out of the service territory Requires a
dog be returned if the owner can not keep Takes ownership of a
dog upon intake Requires a home visit before adoption approval but waived under special circumstances Follows up with
adopters after placement
Dogs are observed and evaluated before adoption All dogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adopt
Dogs are observed and evaluated before adoption All
dogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adopt
dogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any
other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption All
dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adopt
dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and
other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption.
The
other major consideration: Not all
adopters are willing to take in any animal who needs a home — many are looking for a small
dog or a non-pit bull purebred or a
dog who's already well - trained.