Kern County Animal Control Kicks Off Monthly Off-Site Adoption
By: Maggie Kalar, KCAC Marketing & Promotions Associate
Topics: pets, Animals, Shelter, Adoption, Volunteer, dogs, cats
Posted by Maggie_Kalar Mon Oct 6, 2008 12:56:15 PDT
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Kern County Animal Control held the first of its monthly, volunteer-run, off-site adoptions on Saturday, Oct. 4, at the PETCO located at 8220 Rosedale Highway in Bakersfield.
Off-site adoptions involve taking adoptable animals from the shelter and placing them at a location where the public is able to view, interact and ultimately adopt the animal away from the shelter.
“We have many wonderful animals seeking loving forever homes, but not everyone is comfortable coming into a shelter to adopt a pet, even though they want to make adoption their first option,” said Maggie Kalar, Marketing & Promotions Associate for Kern County Animal Control. “These events will allow a portion of the public that may never have been able to step foot into the shelter, the same opportunity to adopt and love a wonderful shelter pet.”
The department has partnered with PETCO to provide a number of dogs available for adoption on the first Saturday of each month. The event will run from 10 am to 2 pm and every adopter will receive a PETCO coupon book, a starter bag of Science Diet food, a leash and a pet related DVD.
Kern County Animal Control would like to remind potential pet parents that responsible pet ownership requires more than simply agreeing to take an animal into their life; the potential adopter should be ready to make a commitment that will enhance the lives of both the human and the animal. People bringing a companion animal into their lives need to thoroughly review their lifestyle and their readiness to take responsibility for the animal's care. Kern County Animal Control advises people to consider the following five questions below before they adopt a dog:
- Am I ready to make a long-term commitment? Adopting a pet means being responsible for its health and happiness for the rest of his or her life, this could be up to 15 years for dogs.
- Is the animal right for my household? A strong, active pet may be too much for a young child or elderly person to handle. Small pets may be too delicate for rough play with children. Always make sure that everyone in the household agrees to adopt an animal.
- Who will be the primary caretaker for the animal? One adult in the home should be designated as the primary caretaker so that the pet's needs do not become lost in the shuffle of busy schedules.
- Can I afford the animal? The cost of a pet is more than just the purchase price or adoption fee; remember to include the cost of food, pet supplies, veterinarian bills and training.
- Am I ready to commit to making this dog a good canine citizen? A well-trained dog is a pleasure and is welcome in public parks, on walks, and as a visitor. Research shows that people who take the time to train their dogs are more likely to keep them longer than people who don't.
For more information, please contact 661-868-7104.
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