We are by appointment only

During the pandemic, we noticed a lot of benefits to being open to visitors by appointment only. The most important reason for this change is it’s better for our animals! We, and many other shelters, have discovered that animals are more content, relaxed and less stressed without a lot of people walking through the building. Constant traffic and noise creates stress and interrupts sleeping, feeding and exercise schedules. We pride ourselves on keeping our animals as comfortable as possible to ensure they remain happy and healthy while they wait for their forever homes.

For adoptions, requiring potential adopters to complete our adoption application first also has its benefits. It allows us time to review applications and determine the best possible match for the family before they come to visit our pets. This method also gives adopters a more personal adoption experience by allowing staff to guide the adopter to which pet may be best for their home.

Finally, by scheduling appointments, our staff can better plan their day. We are a small staff of only four employees with many tasks to complete throughout the day. Scheduled appointments helps us determine timeframes and gives us the opportunity to spend more one on one time providing animals with the care they deserve.

If you have any questions regarding this or anything else about what we do and why we do it, please contact us.