How Animal Shelters Have Improved Adoption

Animal shelters and adoption agencies are a growing trend across the country. They often need help, support and donations in order to provide homes for unwanted pets. Many of these shelters work hard to improve their facilities and the adoptions of homeless animals in their care.

  1. Objectives

    • The objective of most shelters is finding permanent homes for animals in no-kill environments. Other goals are to improve quality of food and medical care for the residents and a cleaner environment while they await adoption. New play and exercise areas are incorporated into many shelters to provide happy retreats for pets in waiting.

    Adoption Improvements

    • Shelters are providing socialization and training for dogs to make them more adoptable. Pets are brought to open areas for excess visibility by prospective adopters. Some shelters extend hours, making pets more readily available for adoption. Shelters work closely with local veterinarians to keep homeless pets healthy. They also work to cut down population through spay and neuter programs.

    Significance

    • Some shelters provide improved programs that simulate "home" to acclimate pets to real home environments. With the improved health care, socializing and training provided by shelters, resident pets have better chances of finding permanent homes.