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Shelter
not the only place to adopt a pet
April 3,
2008
Visiting an animal shelter can be an overwhelming experience for
some. You may find yourself wanting to take every animal home, and
although it's unrealistic, your heart breaks at the idea of not
being able to do so. That is why satellite adoption centers and
offsite adoption days play such a vital role in finding homes for
animals.
Along with events held at venues such as Jefferson Feed Pet & Garden
Center and Canine Connection, there are four satellite adoption
centers where cat lovers can find wonderful cats and kittens from
the Louisiana SPCA.
The Cat Practice and Magazine Street Animal Clinic, both in New
Orleans; VCA Airline Animal Hospital in Metairie; and Heaven's Pets
in New Orleans on Pontchartrain Boulevard all have a great selection
of cats ready for adoption during each location's regular business
hours.
These partners work closely with LA/SPCA staff liaison Heather
Rigney, who trains the onsite staff in the adoption process. The
satellite centers reach a clientele that may not visit the LA/SPCA
shelter regularly, Rigney said.
"They may be afraid of a shelter environment, have a false
perception of shelters or just find the experience difficult," she
said.
Some cats up for adoption become a part of the staff while there,
receiving lots of love and attention, which helps them to become
well socialized and increases their chances for adoption.
There are six cats available for adoption among the four locations,
including Mineaux and Scooter and VCA Airline Animal Hospital. Both
age 7, these two cats remind me of my own two kitties in appearance
and lovability. Mineaux is a tortie and Scooter is solid black. They
are a winning combination, as are offsite adoption venues helping
shelters find homes for animals.
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Gloria Dauphin
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