That safe spot to learn and flourish
What you see in a shelter adoptable is not always a true sense of the pet and their potential.
A shelter environment is a scary place, and can end up with a dog or cat displaying behavior issues that can be addressed or modified by moving into a sanctuary type environment.
Generally volunteer based, a sanctuary is hard to come by. Yet this approach is a valuable solution to honoring the homeless pets caught up in the rescue system.
Some rescue animals just need that down time and safe, loving, nurturing environment to set them on the right path. While there may be those that will stay for a longer time period, some may be able to be placed in foster settings once they are stabilized and evaluated.
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It’s a process. One we are happy to share and encourage you to help out through understanding or support!
ASPCA’s Behavioral Rehabilitation Center
This unique and sorely needed center opened in 2013 to provide dogs coming from situations such as puppy mills and hoarding situations a place to provide them the difficult transition to a forever home. Physically healthy, fearful dogs rescued in cruelty cases conducted by the ASPCA and by other groups are eligible for treatment at the Center. Learn more by clicking here!