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Almost
Home Animal Shelter and Adoption Center
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9140C Pennsauken Highway
Pennsauken, NJ 08109
Phone: (856) 663-3058
almosthomeshelter@comcast.net
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Meet Your MatchTM
Canine-ality Adoption Program
Finally! An innovative system for finding
the perfect matches between adopters and adoptees!
The Meet Your
MatchTM Canine-ality Adoption Program is designed to increase the
likelihood that shelter dogs six months of age and older make a
successful and permanent transition into their new homes. The program
lets adopters know in advance just what type of dog they are bringing
home. With Meet Your MatchTM, it's simple!
Meet Your
MatchTM is completed after an aggression assessment and is comprised of
two parts:
The first part, the Canine-ality Assessment, helps us determine the
individual needs of each dog. A battery of five tests help us determine
his or her general canine-ality including friendliness, playfulness,
energy level, manners, motivation and drive.
Each dog is
then placed into one of three color-coded categories: easy
maintenance (purple),
average
maintenance
(orange), and
high maintenance (green).
Within each color
category are three descriptions to help you better understand the
dogs canine-ality, as listed below. In each profile on this
website, there will be a color-coded description of which group the dog
has placed into.
The second
part of the program, the Dog Adopter Survey, is made up
of eighteen questions that help us conclude what kind of canine-ality
you are looking for in a dog. A quick calculation determines your color
and we can begin to match the dogs' behaviors to your expectations,
experience, lifestyle, and home environment.
Click here to
access our Dog Adoption Survey. Please print off
BOTH pages of the survey and
bring both pages to the shelter when you come to visit our friendly
pooches!
Have
any questions concerning the program? Feel free to call us at
856-663-3058 or e-mails us at almosthomeshelter@comcast.net
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If a dog places into the Green
Category, they will then be listed as one of the following:
- Life of
the Party "I think everything is fun, interesting
and meant for play, especially you. Anything you do, I'll want to do
too. With my own brand of surprise, life with me will keep you
constantly on your toes, and the fun is guaranteed."
- Go-Getter
"Want to get more exercise? Action is my middle name. My “Let's
GO!” lifestyle will keep you motivated to get outside and move. I've
got tons of energy; and just like the sun, I'm
burning and working 24 hours a day, seven days a week. I'll run for
miles, chase a ball for hours, and still want to play at the end of
the day."
- Free-Spirit
"Intelligent, independent,
confident and clever, I prefer making my own decisions but will
listen to you if you make a good case. We're partners in this
adventure. Treat me like one and we'll both live happily ever
after"
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If a dog places into the Orange
Category, they will then be listed as one of the following:
- Wallflower "Shy
yet charming canine searching for patient owner with
relaxed lifestyle. Looking for gentle guidance to help me
come out of my shell. Treat me sweet and kind and I'll blossom."
- Busy Bee "I'm a
naturally playful, curious and trusting canine. Take
me for a big walk every day; give me something to do. After my
job's done, I'll curl up in with you in the evenings. I'm a
dog on a mission to please you and myself."
- Goofball "I'm a fun-loving, happy-all-the-time, glass-is-half-full kind of
dog looking for someone who loves to laugh and play around. Must
have a great sense of humor and a bunch of tennis balls."
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If a dog places into the Purple
Category, they will then be listed as one of the following:
- Couch Potato "Like
the easy life? Then I'm the perfect match for you. I'm a relaxed, laid back kind of dog who enjoys long naps,
watching movies, curling up on laps, and walking very short
distances from the couch to the food bowl and back."
- Constant Companion "Looking
for an emotionally secure, mutually satisfying, low maintenance relationship?
I am all you need. Let me sit at your feet, walk by
your side, and I'll be your devoted companion forever."
- Teacher's Pet "I've
got the whole package smart, fuzzy, four legs, love to learn and
live to please. Go ahead, teach me anything. Sit, stay,
balance your checkbook, I can do it all. Keep me entertained
and I will be yours forever."
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tested and placed into one of the three color categories (Green, Purple,
or Orange. The only difference is in the Subcategories: |
If a puppy places into the Green
Category, they will then be listed as one of the following:
- King Of The Mountain "I'm
self-educated with a splash of ambition. As canine royalty, I like
to set the rules. Explain a better way though, and I'll give you due
consideration. I'm really looking to share my throne with a hard
working, confident, and full-of-pep human."
- Super Hero "I'm an
all-purpose pup ready to commit 110%. When there's a crumb dropped,
I'll be there to pick it up for you. When there's a hole that needs
to be dug I'll be there with all four feet. When someone needs a
buddy to run miles with, I'll be there with leash in tow. Commit
110% to me, and I'll be yours forever."
- Thrill Seeker "Woo-hoo!
This is so cool! Have you tried this ride called LIFE yet? It's got
all these great twists and turns and so many neat things to play
with like balls, fleece toys, rawhides, socks, pant legs, fingers -
and so many neat people to meet - you, your friends, your friends'
friends and the friends of your friends' friends. Jump on board and
we'll have a blast together!"
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If a puppy places into the Orange
Category, they will then be listed as one of the following:
- Bashful Tourist "So this
is my first time on my own and jeez, did you know the world is a
really big and kind of scary place (especially when you don't speak
the language)? With the right translator, I know I can learn my way
around. Until I get familiar with the place, let me stay right by
your side... or maybe just a little behind you."
- Class Clown "Class clown
seeks good-humored soul mate ready to let the good times roll. My
playful jokes, love of all things chewable and slapstick comedy will
keep you and your friends doubled over laughing for hours. When I
hog the spotlight, just let me know the joke's over and I'll settle
down."
- The Rookie "Young
self-starter looking for an inspirational coach to take us to the
top. I've got the whole package - brains, good looks, and loads of
raw talent - and I'm ready to use them. Teach me, praise me and I
guarantee I'll make you proud at home, on walks, or competing in the
field."
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If a puppy places into the Purple
Category, they will then be listed as one of the following:
- Daydreamer "Easy-going,
relaxed pup seeks laid-back human for mutually low stress
relationship. Must see the bowl as half-full, enjoy leisurely games
of fetch followed by a quick snack and two-hour nap, and be willing
to explore the joys of relaxing together."
- Kindergartner "It's the
first day of school and, boy oh boy, am I nervous! I'm not sure
where to sit, when we eat or even where the bathroom is. All I need
is a person I can trust to show me the ropes. Will you be my mentor
and show me around?"
- The Detective "It's
elementary, my dear assistant ... let's unravel the mysteries of the
world together. I simply use my trusty nose and my natural taste for
details. You simply offer any leads you might have. Together we'll
solve every mystery that comes our way"
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