Sentences with phrase «shelter dog intake»

Not exact matches

While shelter law enforcement entities do rescue some dogs (American Pit Bull Terriers and other breeds alike) from bad situations, they tend to be the exception, not the rule for animal intake.

Along with the good news that the shelter is able to resume adoptions is an announcement which will hopefully help the dozens of homeless dogs at this busy, open - intake facility find new homes.

Nationally, dog intake trends for northern shelters have decreased, allowing dogs and puppies to make their way to the Midwest and New England areas, but only recently have the same trends occurred with cats and kittens.

The study was conducted at four different Florida animal shelters with dog intake ranging from 2,520 to 10,154.

• Separate dog and cat intake areas with a separate entry to allow full examinations of all incoming animals before they join shelter animal populations.

Our co-founders went to Louisiana to work in an animal intake station and found a private plane to rescue dogs from an overloaded Mississippi shelter.

Over the next 5 years she spayed and neutered over 11,000 dogs and cats, and saw the intake and euthanasia numbers at the local shelter decline as never before!

In fact, recent studies show that doing temperament tests upon intake to a shelter environment are not accurate predictors of the dog's behavior in a home.

While the focus remains on saving dogs from California's high - intake shelters, some of the dogs come into rescue as owner surrenders or homeless strays.

These animals are washed through several shelters and each reports them as «intakes» inflating the numbers of dogs reported as being in American shelters and hiding the true origin of the dog.

We have a specific intake person who only interacts with family surrender people because they require more time and need to have their hands held through the process more than a shelter transfer, or a dog coming from another rescue person or puppy mill.

Our Shelter (Intake) Committee maintains the BIN Spreadsheet and we post the BINs on our website so that our volunteers / foster homes and other rescue groups can see which dogs are in need.

Around 100 students each year at the Felix Varela Senior High School get to participate in training and caring for dogs from Miami Dade Animal Services, a large, open - intake shelter.

In striving towards their mission, ASAP had a history of collaboration on various community projects including those aimed at reducing shelter intake of cats and dogs.

The intervention itself was designed and implemented in a comprehensive way by seeking numerous paths to engage pet owners and reduce shelter intake of cats and Pit Bull type dogs.

The four primary ASAP animal shelters (Humane Society for Southwest Washington, Multnomah County Animal Services, Oregon Humane Society, and Washington County Animal Services) pulled cat and dog intake data for all of 2010 from their shelter software / database systems.

The ASAP organizations (both animal shelters and spay / neuter providers) were engaged to help select an intervention area to focus on reducing intake of cats and Pit Bull - type dogs into the community's shelters.

Finally, the intervention itself was designed and implemented in a much broader and comprehensive way beyond just spay / neuter to prevent intake by seeking numerous paths to engage pet owners and reduce shelter intake of cats and Pit Bull type dogs (who are at high risk for longer shelter stays and euthanasia compared to other dogs).

Although the software varied by shelter, they all were able to provide intake data in an Excel format that included individual records for all cats and dogs that entered their shelters in 2010.

Utilizing the same shape and size (in land area) as the intervention area, four control areas were identified that displayed similar levels of shelter intake for dogs and cats as well as comparable numbers of humans, total households, and median incomes.

The Fund intends to assist approved agencies to care for senior dogs whether that care is during intake or at shelters.

To put that number of dogs into perspective, for those well versed in movement factoids, it is about 100 animals more than last year's combined total intake of dogs for two of the nation's most rightly respected no - kill shelters, Tompkins County SPCA in New York and Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA in Virginia.

Prior to the clinic's launch, there had already been a decline in intake of dog's to the county's only animal shelter and the rate of decline did not change after the clinic opened, nor did the euthanasia rate for dogs change significantly.

In this overview of shelter dog and cat diarrhea, Dr. Barbara Hanek of PAWS Chicago, Dr. Heather Budgin of Tony LaRussa's Animal Rescue Foundation in Walnut Creek, CA, and Dr. Elizabeth Berliner, Director of Clinical Programs for Maddie's ® Shelter Medicine Program at Cornell University, share their experiences of beating diarrhea while still moving pets as quickly as possible from intake to adshelter dog and cat diarrhea, Dr. Barbara Hanek of PAWS Chicago, Dr. Heather Budgin of Tony LaRussa's Animal Rescue Foundation in Walnut Creek, CA, and Dr. Elizabeth Berliner, Director of Clinical Programs for Maddie's ® Shelter Medicine Program at Cornell University, share their experiences of beating diarrhea while still moving pets as quickly as possible from intake to adShelter Medicine Program at Cornell University, share their experiences of beating diarrhea while still moving pets as quickly as possible from intake to adoption.

The Montgomery County Animal Shelter confirmed that since TLC opened, we have reduced the cat and dog total intake at the shelter by almost 600 animals per month during their peak intake Shelter confirmed that since TLC opened, we have reduced the cat and dog total intake at the shelter by almost 600 animals per month during their peak intake shelter by almost 600 animals per month during their peak intake months!

The Pyramid consists of six programmatic levels all designed to reduce the intake of cats and dogs coming into shelters, as well as get them out as quickly as possible.

All dogs are held and observed in the shelter's intake wing for anyplace from 5 to 15 days, and a dog that displays aggression it is not placed on the adoption floor.

We are not able to assess dogs with cats since we are a small, rural shelter set up for dog intake only.

Though they have been trying very hard to place her, like every shelter animal, high intake numbers mean that dogs like Zoe have a very small window during the week to stretch their legs, get much needed playtime or roll on a sunny patch of grass.

For a comprehensive look at research and programs that address both animal and human behaviors associated with the intake, management and rehoming of dog and cats, pick up a copy of Animal Behavior for Shelter Veterinarians and Staff, coedited by Mohan - Gibbons.

FOTAS addresses the cause of high Shelter intake: rampant overpopulation of dogs and cats.

I went to the shelter to take pictures of the new intake dogs that were ready for adoption.

Wings of Rescue in conjunction with our partners the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the Greater Good, and Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team (PART) flew 200 dogs and cats from the high intake Santuario Canita Shelter, Humane Society of Puerto Rico and San Juan Animal Protection and Adoption to Fort Lauderdale Florida where they were transferred to the Humane Society of Broward County, Sarasota Humane Society and other no kill shelters throughout the eastern seaboard.

Changes in dog shelter intakes for Santa Clara County (and the Peninsula Humane Society and SPCA shelter in adjacent San Mateo County for comparison) are shown in Fig. 2.

To reduce dog intakes, municipalities should consider how the establishment of free or low cost puppy training programs (potentially mandatory for shelter adoptions) might impact shelter populations.

Being a full service shelter means taking many types of animals although our major intake is limited to cats / kittens and dogs / puppies.

Our staff at the shelter help to counsel cat and dog adoptions, coordinate rescue for the dogs and cats at the shelter that are unable to go up for adoption, and help the shelter manage their healthy stray cat intake to avoid overcrowding, which could put cats at risk of euthanasia.

Currently, many animal shelters are struggling with rising cat intake rates and low live - release rates compared to dogs.

Ultimately, although there are benefits to adopting a senior dog from a group that can provide your future dog with high - level evaluation and care prior to adoption and support for the adoption after, the senior dog that is the best match for you and your family is just as likely to be found at an open - intake shelter as at a senior rescue.

• Rescue / Volunteer Coordinator • Community Outreach Coordinator • Facilities Maintenance Lead • Began utilizing Inmate labor to clean both Shelters • Crew Leaders to more effectively manage and supervise inmate crews • Foster Coordinator / Intake mitigation counselor • Second Full Time Veterinarian • Extended hours of Shelter operation to 7 days a week • Stabilized our work force • Increased staff training • Created a Call Center in the Viera Office to free up shelter staff using existing personnel in the Viera office • Makeover of the South Shelter with the help of Habitat for Humanity and the Pet Posse • Created Community Cat Rooms • Created outside runs for the dogs • Built Fisher and Mollies Place and the Rainbow Bridge • New Paint and Landscaping • Mini Makeover of the North Shelter using inmate labor • Re purposed two (2) existing vehicles for mobile adoption partnering with Community Champions and Jacks Wrecker Service • Increased adoption events throughout the community • Partnered with Supermodel Kate Upton and the Washington Nationals to roll out the mobile adoption program • Recruited and hired an proven leader in shelter medicine, Dr. Sarah Boyd • Addressed a back log of over 600 spay / neuter surgeries, by bringing surgeries up Shelter operation to 7 days a week • Stabilized our work force • Increased staff training • Created a Call Center in the Viera Office to free up shelter staff using existing personnel in the Viera office • Makeover of the South Shelter with the help of Habitat for Humanity and the Pet Posse • Created Community Cat Rooms • Created outside runs for the dogs • Built Fisher and Mollies Place and the Rainbow Bridge • New Paint and Landscaping • Mini Makeover of the North Shelter using inmate labor • Re purposed two (2) existing vehicles for mobile adoption partnering with Community Champions and Jacks Wrecker Service • Increased adoption events throughout the community • Partnered with Supermodel Kate Upton and the Washington Nationals to roll out the mobile adoption program • Recruited and hired an proven leader in shelter medicine, Dr. Sarah Boyd • Addressed a back log of over 600 spay / neuter surgeries, by bringing surgeries up shelter staff using existing personnel in the Viera office • Makeover of the South Shelter with the help of Habitat for Humanity and the Pet Posse • Created Community Cat Rooms • Created outside runs for the dogs • Built Fisher and Mollies Place and the Rainbow Bridge • New Paint and Landscaping • Mini Makeover of the North Shelter using inmate labor • Re purposed two (2) existing vehicles for mobile adoption partnering with Community Champions and Jacks Wrecker Service • Increased adoption events throughout the community • Partnered with Supermodel Kate Upton and the Washington Nationals to roll out the mobile adoption program • Recruited and hired an proven leader in shelter medicine, Dr. Sarah Boyd • Addressed a back log of over 600 spay / neuter surgeries, by bringing surgeries up Shelter with the help of Habitat for Humanity and the Pet Posse • Created Community Cat Rooms • Created outside runs for the dogs • Built Fisher and Mollies Place and the Rainbow Bridge • New Paint and Landscaping • Mini Makeover of the North Shelter using inmate labor • Re purposed two (2) existing vehicles for mobile adoption partnering with Community Champions and Jacks Wrecker Service • Increased adoption events throughout the community • Partnered with Supermodel Kate Upton and the Washington Nationals to roll out the mobile adoption program • Recruited and hired an proven leader in shelter medicine, Dr. Sarah Boyd • Addressed a back log of over 600 spay / neuter surgeries, by bringing surgeries up Shelter using inmate labor • Re purposed two (2) existing vehicles for mobile adoption partnering with Community Champions and Jacks Wrecker Service • Increased adoption events throughout the community • Partnered with Supermodel Kate Upton and the Washington Nationals to roll out the mobile adoption program • Recruited and hired an proven leader in shelter medicine, Dr. Sarah Boyd • Addressed a back log of over 600 spay / neuter surgeries, by bringing surgeries up shelter medicine, Dr. Sarah Boyd • Addressed a back log of over 600 spay / neuter surgeries, by bringing surgeries up to date

Open - intake shelters have the most difficulty marketing senior dogs, which are then at risk when the shelter is overcrowded.

Making up 24 percent of intake and nearly 40 percent of the shelter's daily population, in 2015 the live release rate for pit bulls was only 62 percent compared to the 82 percent total dog live release rate.

He is described as lovable and affectionate,» reads the dog's shelter intake notes.

Sacramento, CA, also identified an area of high intake and completed a one - year intervention project focused on reducing shelter intake of cats and dogs.

In order to aid shelters in making educated decisions about how to focus their information - gathering efforts and weigh the information they receive, the ASPCA explores the benefits and limitations of various information sources, including previous owners, someone who found the dog, medical intake, daily care staff and volunteers, socialization sessions, walks, playgroups, foster homes and behavior assessments.

An open - intake animal shelter in Williamson County, Texas, has eliminated breed labels for the homeless dogs who are in their care.

You can certainly ask the shelter staff or volunteers to discuss the intake and evaluation process and to explain what they know about a particular dog's behavior.

Even more important than the startling decline in shelter intake was the decline in homeless, free - roaming dogs in the environment.

«I just was... you go to a shelter and... for instance, the intake pens... there's a mother with 11 newborn puppies in one corner, a mother with seven older puppies in another corner and a crate with a bunch of 5 monthold cattle dog puppies nearly bald from mange.

A recent study adds to a growing body of literature that should put to rest, once and for all, the false notion that dogs in shelters are in shelters because there is something wrong with them: «Nothing in the prevalence estimates we reviewed suggest that overall, dogs who come to spend time in a shelter (and are not screened out based on history or behavior at intake or shortly thereafter) are dramatically more or less inclined toward problematic warning or biting behavior than are pet dogs in general.»