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Our Goal:
Making animal shelters the very first location you research or study when looking to get a brand-new pet. In this manner, all healthy and treatable pets can discover loving pet parents. We do this by breaking down mistaken beliefs surrounding shelter pets and communicating that “An individual is the very best thing to happen to a shelter pet. Be that individual. Adopt.”
Adopt-A-Pet Widget Demo (Adopt a dog NYC):
The short video below demos the adopt a pet widget [on this page]. Discover all the info you can
get with just a zip code. We demonstrate ‘adopt a dog in NYC (New York City)' and discovered…
The Shelter Pet Project
Introduced in 2009, The Shelter Pet Project is a public service campaign concentrated on getting the word out that animals in shelters are terrific and adorable. This encourages possible adopters to think about the shelter as the top place to look when obtaining a “new best friend.”
Find Your Pet and Interact With a Pet Here.
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Pet Adoption Questions
How much is it to adopt a dog?
Typically speaking, costs range between $25 and $250. Occasionally pets are free if there is a special promo going on; sometimes they will certainly cost more.
Are all animal shelters the same?
There are three type of adoption companies: municipal animal shelters, private societies and SPCAs, and rescue organizations. The very first 2 are “traditional” facilities; rescue groups are volunteers that care for the pets in their homes.
Does the adoption process take long?
The adoption procedure can take minutes, more than an hour and even longer. All of it depends upon the type of company and the adoption policies of that facility.
Resources
Self Proclaimed ‘Dog Adoption Headquarters'
Find your match with the dog breed selector then do the fastest search online…http://dogtime.com/matchup
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/
This is the pre-eminent website for info on avoiding and getting emergency assistance for pet poisoning.
No Kill Animal Shelters Directory by State
The nØkill Network is dedicated to promoting no-kill animal shelters, organizations, and rescue groups by helping people learn about and locate these organizations.
Windows TIP for Directories: Click on your state then use CTRL + F to [find] type in your city & locate shelters in your city. They offer reviews as well as other recommendation in your area.
Free or Inexpensive Spay and Neuter Listed by State (also use the Windows tip above).
Common canine behavior problems
http://www.petfinder.com/pet-training/dog-separation-anxiety.html
Petfinder.com's helpful resources on dealing with typical pet habits–issues including separation anxiety, jumping, digging, excessive barking and more.
Dog-care from the ASPCA
http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/dog-care/
Current information about health and behavior issues via the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Subjects covered include habits, nutrition, toxin control, veterinary medicine and human-animal bonding. There's also an option for you to ask questions.
FAQ's
What is the difference between a shelter and a rescue group?
The biggest difference is that a lot of shelters keep their available pets in a single center, while many rescue groups keep their dogs in the volunteers' homes.
Likewise, shelters typically have actually some paid staff in addition to volunteers, while rescue organizations are almost always all-volunteer staff.
What sort of documents will I have to complete at a shelter?
The private shelters will certainly ask you to fill out an application. Often they do this before you have actually seen any animals. Other times, you won't need to do it until you have actually chosen an animal you ‘d like to embrace.
Often, the questionnaire is mainly about useful things such as your experience with animals, landlord information, and references. Other times, it's the procedure the shelter personnel uses to help steer you towards the pet that is best for your lifestyle.
Community shelters often have the same documentation requirements as private shelters, however usually it's much more streamlined.
Will I have the ability to take my animal home right away?
Typically, yes. Occasionally you'll have to wait for the pet to be spayed or neutered.
Exactly what happens if there are problems later?
Some shelters and rescue groups have free or affordable services, such as dog-training classes or veterinary assistance to make certain your adoption goes smoothly.
Rescue groups typically supply a lot of follow-up. Some shelters do. If you're having issues with your brand-new pet, call the location you adopted your dog and ask if they have any services that can assist.
After my pet has settled in and we’re loving each other – exactly what do I do next?
Get some tips on behavior modification and training techniques from our very own Dog Training Encyclopedia. This is a free download.
Research studies have shown that individuals are three times most likely to go to a shelter or rescue group if they talk to someone else who has used them.
So your next step is to announce to the world about your wonderful little one/s, and where you found him or her!
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