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Organization and Facilities |
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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. |
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