The Pet Connection is re-defining what a homeless pet looks like at their new facility..
It is the intention of The Pet Connection to form a no kill coalition for companion animals within our community by educating the public, providing spay/neuter and other responsible pet owner services, and to find unwanted and abandoned animals homes.
The Pet Connection serves as an adoption center for many groups and individuals who need to find homes for abandoned animals. We refer to area shelters and other humane groups in the hopes of finding more and more pets in our area permanent, loving homes. We believe that each group needs to work together to accomplish this task.
The Pet Connection realizes the importance of rescuing and re-homing animals. We also know that each year there will be more and more animals in need of homes. Therefore, we assist individuals and families with spaying/neutering their personal pets. As well, we assist with feral cat colonies.
The number one reason that people give up pets is due to a behavioral problem. Usually, the behavioral problem exhibited is typical of the species. People just do not have the knowledge to train their pets. We do private consultations for individuals who are having problems, and we offer low cost obedience classes.
Since we are a no-kill shelter and have limited space, we can’t take in all animals that need help—even though we want to. Instead, we keep a waiting list to assist people to the best of our ability. On occasion, individuals will serve as fosters for their own pets until they are re-homed.
We want to send a very clear cut message. Animals are important. They were domesticated and put here by us and should have a guarantee for care. It is us, our friends, our neighbors, our relatives, our society that has created an overpopulation problem. We ALL need to take responsibility for it.
The Cat Rooms are being supervised by a colony of feline acrobats. You can lounge with these homeless babies several times through out the day in order to get a better idea of which pet is the best fit for your family and lifestyle. If you aren't looking to adopt, come visit anyway. The animals need the companionship of the community until permanent placements can be found.
You will find volunteers and staff tossing a ball with a live-in dog or passing out chew bones to puppies. Visitors, too, are encouraged to play with and interact with the pets in an environment that becomes more like home every day. The 7000 square foot building will eventually be the home to over a thousand animals in the years to come. Help is needed to make the goal a reality.