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CASF BLOG: June 14, 2009 - Our newest foster care resident is settling in well. She's a pit mix momma dog who gave birth to 10 adorable puppies at the Sacramento City Animal Shelter. Caring employees at the shelter contacted us and helped us to rescue her and her babies. She is emaciated and has been neglected but she is incredibly sweet and loving. Keep an eye on our website as she and her puppies will be available for adoption later this summer.
UPDATE!! August 29, 2009, Kate and all her puppies have been adopted to their new loving and forever homes!!!
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DID YOU KNOW?
Many young puppies and kittens who enter animal shelters are euthanized (put to sleep) without ever being offered for adoption to the public.
Many highly adoptable dogs, cats, puppies and kittens - highly adoptable based on their personality, breed and age - are euthanized at animal shelters because they arrive with or come down with a highly treatable illness or injury while at the animal shelter or because they are too young for adoption at the time they arrive at the shelter.
There are a limited number of foster homes and rescue groups available to take these animals from shelters and provide them with the care they need until they can be adopted into a permanent home.
HOW DO WE HELP?
California Animal Shelter Friends, Inc. is a non-profit rescue group dedicated to rescuing these "at risk" animals. We work with public animal shelters throughout California to identify and save the lives of these animals who are highly adoptable but who require some good veterinary and foster care before going to their permanent homes.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Adopt through CASF
Donate to help the animals.
Volunteer your time/expertise.
WHY ADOPT FROM CASF?
1. HIGHLY ADOPTABLE - We rescue highly adoptable animals - most of the animals we rescue are very young, very sweet and by the time they leave our care they have been provided with any needed medical care. These animals will make great companions.
2. MEDICAL CARE - Our animals are spayed or neutered, microchippped, vaccinated, dewormed, treated with flea and heartworm control and provided with other medical care before they go to their new homes.
3. DISEASE CONTROL - All of the animals that we rescue from shelters undergo a strict 14 day quarantine upon arrival so that we can see what illnesses if any they may develop as a result of their stay in a public shelter and provide them with proper care as needed.
4. SOCIALIZATION - Our animals are socialized with people - adults and children, provided with plenty of toys and treats to keep them stimulated and happy while they wait to go to their new homes.
5. UPDATED WEBSITES - We update our websites daily so that animals you see listed as available really are available.
6. QUICK RESPONSE - We respond to e-mailed inquiries from potential adopters quickly, often within 12 hours, always within 24-48 hours.
7. EASY APPLICATION - We make the adoption process easy by providing an on-line adoption application form. You fill out the application, we review it and if you are approved we contact you immediately.
8. NO RUSHING - We give you the time you need to meet your future companion without rushing the decision. Potential adopters are scheduled for a 30 minute adoption appointment to give you time to meet the animal you are interested in without feeling hurried or rushed.
9. FRIENDLY/KNOWLEDGABLE VOLUNTEERS - Our volunteers are all professionals in the animal care industry who volunteer their time with our organization to save the lives of animals. Many of our volunteers have veterinary experience, animal training and behavior experience and animal husbandry experience. They can guide you through the adoption process, answer your questions and offer advice on making your adoption a successful one.
10. SAVE A LIFE - By adopting through CASF you save a life and allow us to continue to save other lives.
