Sentences with phrase «toward shelter adoptions»

This was due in part to the patchwork of counties that make up metro Atlanta, a history of neglect by animal control contract holders toward shelter adoptions, and the sheer volume of animals entering the various county systems.

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Lauralei brings plentiful knowledge as we work toward our goals, which include making all shelters no - kill and increasing adoptions.

Working toward a shared goal of «getting to zero» euthanasia for healthy and treatable animals, the El Cajon Animal Shelter is an open - admission shelter that houses stray or relinquished animals within its jurisdiction; dogs, cats, rabbits, reptiles, rodents, and birds are all up for adShelter is an open - admission shelter that houses stray or relinquished animals within its jurisdiction; dogs, cats, rabbits, reptiles, rodents, and birds are all up for adshelter that houses stray or relinquished animals within its jurisdiction; dogs, cats, rabbits, reptiles, rodents, and birds are all up for adoption.

The Association for a Pet Adoption Center (APAC) is a 501 (c) 3 not - for profit group of concerned volunteers who are working toward a time when homeless, unwanted animals are no longer being destroyed in our shelter, and when every dog and cat can be guaranteed a good life in a caring environment.

Operating a virtual shelter allows us to put all of our adoption fees and received donations toward the care of the dogs and cats we rescue.

Both shelters also offer gift certificates that can be used toward adoption.

Since then, they have awarded more than $ 153 million in grants toward increased community lifesaving, shelter medicine education, and pet adoptions across the U.S..

The committee also very harshly criticized Skeldon's callous attitude toward animal welfare — citing the shelter's 80 % euthanasia rate, 7 % adoption rate and and 18 % reclaimed.

As an incentive to potential black cat owners, Roberts will contribute $ 20 toward the adoption fees of any black cat at the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter.

The new ordinance will help move the marketplace away from puppy mills, and toward consumers buying directly from responsible breeders and pet stores holding in - store adoptions of animals that come from shelters and rescue groups.

Additionally, as shelters move increasingly toward a non-judgmental, open - ended, conversational approach to both relinquishment deterrence and adoption, these findings reinforce the idea that owners don't lie or seek to hide information about their dog's behavior when talking to shelter staff.

While the Assemblyman touts that this is, «a life - saving bill to mandate adoptions of rescue and shelter dogs, cats, and rabbits offered in pet shops,» it will only drive consumers looking for specific breeds toward underground and unregulated markets and Craigslist - type websites — places that are notorious for selling unhealthy dogs from unknown sources and offering no consumer protections.

This can lead to tightened adoption restrictions, bitterness toward adopters, and a climate that makes it difficult for adopters to view the shelter as a support resource or a safe haven should the adoption not work out.

Every dollar we generate through donations or adoption fees goes toward the care of our dogs - primarily for veterinary expenses, plus a small amount for grooming, board, and occasional shelter fees.

Every dollar we generate through donations or adoption fees goes toward the care of our dogs - primarily for veterinary expenses, plus a small amount for grooming, boarding, and occasional shelter fees.

Kangas points out that money saved on an adoption fee can go toward an animal's care, plus events like free adoptions and the surrounding excitement can «re-remind» people that shelter pets are waiting to be adopted.

So rather than combating or resenting the growing trend toward adopting pets from shelters, Allpets supports local rescue and adoption efforts, eschewing the sale of dogs or cats themselves.

Now that Ghost has his outdoor shelter and is continuing to acclimate, his attitude has increased measurably as caregivers work to socialize him, moving him one step at a time toward domestication and adoption.