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Organizations and
Facilities
The
facility has an underground containment fence enclosing 25 of the 50 acres.
Three separate chain link areas, all containing dog shelters, provide for the
health and well being of the animals. Additional enclosures and shelters will
be added on an as-needed basis. The dogs have access to three ponds on the
property, aiding in their exercise requirement. S.C.A.R.S.
provides veterinarian examinations to all new dogs immediately upon
arrival. During this examination the
rescued animal’s health is assessed, any required emergent testing and
treatments are performed, and an appropriate diet is established. An
assessment of future needs, including, but not limited to, spaying or
neutering is also performed. All immunizations, except rabies, and other prophylactic
treatments are given by Terry and Maureen Cummins, or properly trained and
supervised volunteers.
Many
animals have special dietary and grooming needs which must be addressed and
monitored. We maintain a constantly updated inventory of all needed food and
supplies, based on our ever-changing family of rescued dogs. A full suite of grooming equipment is
maintained on premises, and we retain a few volunteers who assist in grooming
and socializing the dogs. It is
our primary mission to find permanent, loving and healthy homes for our
rescued dogs, or temporary accommodations until a permanent home becomes
available. Upon arrival, we assess adoption potential and begin socializing -
training the animal to be placed in a responsible home environment. Due to
abuse, neglect, or physical limits, any and all special requirements specific
to a particular dog must be taken into account. After determining the best course of
action, these special needs are dealt with utilizing available resources. We
attempt to find the appropriate home for each dog, interviewing interested
individuals, explaining any special needs, and making a home visit to meet
the family and assess the viability of the situation. After placement, we provide continued
support and follow-up via telephone, email, and on-site visits to ensure that
the animal is integrating well into the new family. We
regularly respond to calls from friends, neighbors, and people familiar with
S.C.A.R.S. concerning neglected or abused animals. We also work closely with
area animal control agencies, notifying them in initial abuse cases, and then
following-up to assess whether or not the needs of these animals have been
met. Help us maintain these wonderful facilities. Please visit our donation and sponsor
pages. Take a second to check out the SCARS On-line Store. All purchases made through our links to
these pet product providers earns SCARS valuable funds, used to maintain and
upgrade our facilities. Clicke here to read a
wonderful letter written by our friend, Bruce Wolhuter, that may give a
better idea about life at S.C.A.R.S. Home | Contacts
& Donation | Sponsor | Adopt
Me | Success Stories Facilities | Links
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Application | Guestbook Please contact us with you questions/suggestions at contact@scarsusa.com. |
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