Caring for Canines
Featured Pet WESCOTT
Hello. My name is Wescott. Though I am fully grown now weighing in at 44 lbs., I'm still all puppy. I am 98% housetrained, affectionate, loving, playful and as happy as can be. My tail is almost always wagging. I love people and play well with other dogs. Please read more about me on Caring for Canines Adoptable Pet List.
News: Please SPAY and NEUTER your pets. WHY?
The reality in America is that if each of us were to take the number of dogs home that we would need to adopt to solve the problem of overpopulation - we would EACH have to adopt SEVEN (7) dogs...that would mean a family of 5 would own 35 dogs! Caring for Canines does not use Euthanasia on a routine basis to make room for other homeless dogs.
Caring for Canines checks references, does home deliveries and short-term follow-up. We are committed to ensuring that all of our foster dogs are spayed and neutered.
We thought the following poem might help someone to begin to think about and consider how to bring an end to the huge problem of animal overpopulation; to cause someone else to think about the importance of spaying and neutering their personal pet/s; and, also, be a reminder for ALL OF US to pass on the message of spaying and neutering our pets to solve the problem of unwanted litters of dogs.
BYE BABY
No more lonely cold nights or hearing that I'm bad
No more growling belly from the meals I never had.
No more scorching sunshine with a water bowl that's dry.
No more complaining neighbors about the noise when I cry.
No more hearing "shut up", "get down" or "get out of here"!
No more feeling disliked, only peace is in the air.
Euthanasia is a blessing, though some still can't see
why I was ever born If I weren't meant to be.
My last day of living was the best I ever had.
Someone held me very close, I could see she was very sad.
I kissed the lady's face, and she hugged me as she cried.
I wagged my tail to thank her, then I closed my eyes and died.
Written by an Animal shelter volunteer in Massena, NY
Who We Are
Caring for Canines is made up of a small team of people with caring hearts, hoping to make a difference in the lives of our furry friends. Caring for homeless pups/dogs, providing for their needs and working to find permanent, loving homes for each one is our pledge. All of the dogs/pups in our care will be spay/neutered prior to adoption, in order to solve the core problem: overpopulation (so many wonderful dogs, but not enough homes), one pup at a time.
Adopting a friend
All of our pups/dogs are being cared for in private homes, as foster dogs, while waiting for permanent home placement, not a shelter. This has great advantages because our dogs receive one-on-one care, experience human touch/care/interaction inside their foster home on a daily basis and often have the chance to socialize with other dogs - foster dogs as well as the pets of the foster parents/family.
The first of two steps in our adoption process is the application. An application will be sent via e-mail when your inquiry is received. We ask that save, complete and reattach the completed application to an e-mail to return it to Caring for Canines. We are quick to respond to all e-mails. Since 17% of e-mails do not reach their destination, please consider calling if you do not have a reply from us within 24 hours of sending your e-mail inquiry or completed application. Phone: 336-463-2232. Answering machine is on 24/7. When calling, please keep in mind that this is a private residence.
Once your completed application is returned, it will be processed, and when approved, the second step is the home visit. At the home visit if everyone agrees that the adoption should be finalized, the home visit becomes the home delivery, and the adoption fee is collected.
Please let us know if you are interested in adopting one of the dogs in our care by e-mailing us at: caring4canines@msn.com. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have, interview you over the phone or via e-mail and, then, make arrangements for you to meet the dog/pup being considered as your new canine family member.
The adoption fee includes: 1) Physical examination by a vet; 2) Spay/neuter prior to adoption; 3) Age-appropriate vaccinations, 4) Deworming, 5) Heartworm preventative. If possible (depending on circumstances and the number of fosters in our care at the time), we will start crate training. (For more information about crate training, please see: www.cuhumane.org in the library section under the topic: crate training. There are many helpful articles available for pet guardians at this site.)
Please remember dogs are highly sociable, pack-oriented, family members. They need to be a part of every day family life. A commitment to adopting a dog means loving, living with and caring for a dog for his or her entire life (most dogs live between 12-16 years).
Caring for Canines
www.caring4canines.petfinder.org
Yadkinville, NC 27055
Phone: (336) 463-2232 When calling, please keep in mind that this is a private residence.
Email:
caring4canines@msn.com
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