Many of our dogs and cats may be designated as "hard to place" because they are mixed breeds, large in size,  a breed that is not popular, or advanced in age.  Most people calling or coming to the shelter are looking for, "a small house dog" or a Siamese or Persian kitten.  These kinds of pets are adopted to good homes with no difficulty, and we always have a waiting list for them.  We stress  the good  points of medium to large breed dogs and domestic cats, and temperament test them to determine the kind of family that would suit them best.  We believe it is not enough to just find a home, it needs to be a well-qualified, suitable home where the pet will be treated as a member of the family.  By sponsoring one of our dogs or cats, you can help find a good home for them.  Many times the fact that an animal has a sponsor for part or all of their fee acts as an incentive or allows a lower-income person to adopt a pet.

By being able to provide puppies with their first vaccine, we ensure they stay healthy while awaiting adoption.  Many animals are brought to the shelter infested with fleas and intestinal parasites, which can literally suck the life out of very young puppies and be life-threatening to dogs and cats that are already weakened from starvation or mistreatment.  Our animals receive deworming and topical flea treatment, for both the health of the animals and the shelter staff.