From ABC Action News:
“New program
helps frightened pets become adoption ready at local shelter”
An animal
shelter can be frightening for some pets and it may lead to behavioral issues. A
new program at The Pet Resource Center is helping animals become adoption ready.
Maya is a stray that was found two weeks ago. When the 2-year-old pup first
came to the Pet Resource Center she was a nervous wreck. The PRC has converted
three rooms into what they call Real Life Rooms, for dogs like Maya. Dogs that
are under socialized or have medical needs are moved to the rooms equipped with
furniture, toys and ambient music. This lets the staff know what the dog needs
to acclimate to adoption. “Some dogs if they’re younger or if they haven’t been
in a home environment with much structure, they might not be able to be in a
room with rugs and blankets and stuff on the table, they might need a little
less. And then we kind of work on potty training not chewing stuff up,” said
Jordan Hayes, Wellness Coordinator. The shelter says the kennel environment can
not only be stressful for animals who live there but also for the people who
take care of them. The Real Life Rooms also allow staff to relax with the dogs
and relieve some stress, as well.
^ This sounds
like a really good program. I have been in shelters and dealt with rescued
animals for my whole life and it must be really scary for the animals.
Hopefully this program can ease some of that insecurity and fear so that the
animals can be adopted into goo homes and really feel safe and loved. ^
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