Gadsden Co. is the second poorest county in the state of FL. Demographics indicate low education and economic levels leading to high incidence of animal abuse, neglect, abandonment, dog fighting, etc. Prior to our organization becoming active about 1500 dogs/cats were euthanized each year. Since inception in 2011, we have been able to curtail the number of animals euthanized in 1/2. Last year, 750 animals were put to sleep. The community has responded well to our approach of offering LOW COST s/n vouchers which is now a self-promoting process.

Pet are posted on website(s). Inquiries are received. Each inquiry is responded to either via email or telephone. Each potential adopter is required to complete a pre-adoption questionnaire. Once document is received a home visit is conducted. Pet attends a slumber party in the potential adopters home which could last from 3 to 7 days. If results are positive formal adoption is completed. Contract is signed which allows organization to conduct periodic visits during the first year. If for any reason adoptive family is unable to keep pet, pet is returned to organization.