There are so many fundraising events supported by the community, but never any adoption events or outreach that I've seen in the past 6 years. Much more enthusiasm needs to be inspired in the reception staff. There is lots of room for improvement with the public relations, promoting adoptions, screening, matching, and supporting adopters. The shelter is clean, and the health of the animals is well-monitored. This shelter has several volunteers who are extremely dedicated to the best interest of the animals while in the shelter and as they are being adopted. I have adopted three cats from this shelter and I donate my time and supplies whenever possible. The shelter is very clean as well! Overall a nice place to visit and volunteer. You can tell they spend time with each and every one as time allows. I find it refreshing to hear the staff's knowledge of the animals in their care. The staff also receives periodic training from these professionals. There is a new training program where some dogs go home with a certificate/credit toward training at a local facility. Not that the cat 'condos' aren't large enough.they are! Indoor/Outdoor condos with hammocks to lounge in and space to stretch out. One is outside and one inside where cats can roam in a larger space to socialize. Potential adoptive families can also use the space to get to know animals. There is a couch, TV/Movies/Fireplace and just a nice warm feeling of home. It is available for volunteers and staff to spend some quiet time getting to know new arrivals. This is a place within the shelter that feels like a home to the animals. A new 'living room' downstairs is a great example. They hold some creative fundraisers to directly enhance the lives of both cats and dogs while they wait for their forever families to adopt them. This is an organization that continues to grow and improve in all areas. I have been an adopter and occasional volunteer over many years.
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