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There are many places you can go to get your new pet. Each source has its advantages and disadvantages. Shelters. Adopting a shelter animal is rescuing an animal in need. Usually inexpensive, especially considering the medical expenses the shelter takes on for each animal (vaccines, microchipping, spay/neutering, etc.)
So you’re thinking about getting a pet. Here are some questions to ask yourself as you consider this decision: – What kind of pet is right for me and my lifestyle? – Does my housing allow pets? – Do I have the financial resources to provide for a pet? – Where will I get my pet? And finally: Am I ready to commit to this pet for its ...
Open shelters: Open shelters automatically accept all intakes. Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR): TNR programs aim to reduce overpopulation of stray animals, especially cats. Stray and feral cats are captured and spayed or neutered, as well as tested for diseases. Friendly strays can be put up for adoption.
We’re helping Ohio’s families care for their pets. With 78 million dogs and 86 million cats in 80 million American households, pet ownership transcends geographical, racial, religious, and socio-economic boundaries, demonstrating that love for pets is a consistent societal value.
To support our mission, we offer numerous animal-centered programs and services for families and children, including adoption, providing resources for pet owners in need to help them keep their pets in their homes, community outreach, humane education, and veterinary services.
Statistics show that about 2 million dogs are adopted from U.S. shelters every year. An internet search about adopting shelter dogs will return results suggesting these pets’ behavior will change three days, three weeks and three months after joining a household.
16 sie 2023 · The owners of ninety-nine dogs adopted from five Ohio shelters between October 1, 2020 and June 1, 2021 were surveyed 7, 30, 90, and 180 days after adoption, using the Canine Behavioral Assessment & Research Questionnaire (C-BARQ).
