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Adopt a Pet Holidays Support Hours
We know animal shelters and rescues never stop, but we also know – burnout is real, so be sure to enjoy some holiday fun! Though we always are monitoring for emergencies, our Adopt a Pet help desk will be closed Friday 12/23 to 12/27 Tuesday; open Wednesday & Thursday; closed Friday 12/30 to Monday 1/2. We appreciate your patience with our response times and wish you an adoption-filled holiday season!
Try the help library first!
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Bringing You More Insights and Education
We are thrilled to announce that Nationwide and Adopt a Pet are joining forces to help more homeless animals! As the country’s leading pet insurer, Nationwide’s focus is on educating pet parents on responsible pet ownership and the role pet health insurance can play in their pet’s health (and on reducing the costs of caring for pets). What better way to do that than by supporting pets and pet parents through the very beginning of the adoption journey? Nationwide’s partnership will also enable us to better serve you, our animal welfare partners, with valuable claims data, veterinary analytics, and other pet health insights. Stay tuned for more info on this exciting new relationship!
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Copycat Idea: Paying Pet Rent
You can copycat this great idea! This article comes from our friends at HASS, exploring the Crisis Pet Retention program at the Lawrence Humane Society, a nonprofit, open-admission shelter. Before you think, “We can’t afford something like this,” read the article to learn about the results and costs. We hope it will inspire another potential tool in your tool belt for helping much-loved pets stay with their families.
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Gabapentin and Behavior Modification for Shelter Cats
It’s free to register and watch the recording of this webcast from Maddie’s® Insights: “Cats entering shelters often experience fear, anxiety, and stress while in care…. In this presentation, learn about the results from a new study using a standardized behavior modification program and daily gabapentin administration to treat fearful cats from hoarding environments.”
Watch the Webcast
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A message from our friends at Zoetis
Why Do Cats Shed?
Cats prepare for winter by shedding and growing a new coat of hair; however, excessive shedding could be a sign of a health problem. Veterinarian Dr. Sam Gilbert provides insight into what factors contribute to cat shedding and what to do to minimize it. Help your adopters control their furry friends’ fur coats by sharing his eight tips on ways they can ease the stress and mess of cat hair.
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And, of course… We thank the wonderful, pet-loving people at The Wildest and Elanco Animal Health for supporting all of us in our mission and making Adopt a Pet a free service!
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