October is “Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog” month. Across the United States, approximately 3.5 million dogs enter shelters each year. Approximately 1.5 million of these dogs are euthanized. The euthanizing of these dogs are not out of cruelty, but because shelters are obliged to follow their county (or parish) rules.
Different animal shelters across the nation are partaking in Adoptober, a campaign designed to promote the rescue and adoption of shelter dogs around the country! The short-term goal is for 31 dogs to be adopted within the 31 days of October, nationwide. The long-term goal is for people to realize that if 31 dogs can be adopted in 31 days, then 365 dogs can be adopted in 365 days. While this won’t make an incredible dent in our annual 3.5 million dogs that enter shelters, we can save a life and give a sweet pup an incredible home. If you are thinking about getting a dog, consider adopting one from a local shelter. You’ll be saving a life and improving yours.
Calcasieu Parish Animal Services & Adoption Center
This organization has so many programs and services, from breed rescue to micro-chipping. Their adoption hours are Monday through Friday 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. They have an adoption fee of $90 for puppies and dogs and $80 for kittens and cats. This cost goes toward spaying/neutering, a heartworm test, the K-9 Flu Vaccination, Micro-chipping, and other dog or cat specific health related tests and treatments. To see other requirements and the animals that are ready for adoption you can visit http://cppj.animalshelternet.com/adoption_search.cfm and you can “like” them on Facebook.
4 Paws Society, Inc.
This non-profit dog rescue group’s goal is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home abandoned animals in Southwest Louisiana. They strive to prevent cruelty, abuse and neglect of the animals in our community and their ultimate goal is to achieve a “No Kill” community by educating, encouraging, and collaborating with others. You can also find them on Facebook and contact them at fourpawssociety@aol.com.
Lake Charles Pit Bull Rescue
This non-profit organization is dedicated to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home pit bulls and pit bull mixes. They provide service and therapy dogs as well through the Positive Pit Project. They also help with animal cruelty cases and provide training workshops for community education. Their adoption fee includes a training session with their trainer. You can find more information about them at: www.lakecharlespitbullrescue.com and you can find them on Facebook.
Bons Chiens Dog Training, LLC.
This company specializes in dog obedience training and they offer a variety of training services. While they do not handle adoptions, they are more than willing to assist and promote animal adoptions. Every day for the month of October, their Facebook page will be promoting dogs that need to find a home from different adoption agencies in Southwest Louisiana. They are also lowering the cost of training for everyone who adopts a shelter dog in October. More information on Bons Chiens Dog Training can be found at www.bonschiens.com
Another great way to find a dog that fits your household's personality is www.petfinder.com. You can be one of the 31 people who step up to find 31 dogs, 31 loving homes, in 31 days.
