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Animal
Welfare Activities Of A Pet For Life, Inc. Veterinary
Treatment:
All animals rescued by APFL receive veterinary care, including emergency
care, vaccinations, and spaying / neutering.
Normally, the first step in A Pet For Life, Inc.'s caring for an animal
entering our rescue is a visit with a veterinarian, unless current medical
records are provided and verified. APFL
has also been a resource for financial assistance to needy pet owners with
insufficient funds for veterinary treatment. Sheltering:
A Pet For Life, Inc. typically provides housing for approximately twelve
dogs and twenty-five cats at its facility in Salisbury, Maryland.
APFL provides safe, clean and comfortable accommodations.
Cats are generally allowed to roam freely within the facility.
Dogs are walked regularly. Because
the facility is adjacent to Pat's home, it can be monitored twenty-four hours a
day, seven days a week. Rescued
animals are provided with housing in a loving environment for an unlimited
period of time. Euthanasia is used only as a last resort, e.g., to reduce
suffering in cases of terminal illness. Adoption:
A Pet For Life, Inc. seeks caring, responsible homes for the animals it
rescues. The pet's temperament and
any special needs are considered in evaluating an applicant for adoption.
Potential adopters are interviewed and are required to sign a contract
{copy available} in which they agree to basic standards of care. A waiting period, follow-up calls and visits are practiced
regularly. APFL does not charge an
adoption fee, but does accept donations to help offset expenses.
If an adoption is not successful, the animal must be returned to A Pet
For Life, Inc. Reduction
in Pet Overpopulation:
A Pet For Life, Inc. strongly supports prevention of unwanted litters.
All animals sheltered by APFL are altered.
Opposing
Animal Abuse:
A Pet For Life, Inc. reports cases of animal abuse to proper authorities
and assists authorities, when appropriate, in prosecuting those guilty of animal
abuse. APFL may provide eyewitness
testimony, evidential photographs, or testimony at legal proceedings. Therapy
Placement:
A Pet For Life, Inc. believes that companion animals can provide therapy
in various settings and welcomes inquiries for placement.
APFL has placed two dogs in the geriatric unit of the McCready Memorial
Hospital in Crisfield, Maryland. Networking: A Pet For Life, Inc. maintains and develops working relationships with other animal rescue organizations, such as humane societies and veterinary clinics. APFL also has a longstanding relationship with Defenders of Animal Rights in Phoenix, Maryland. The
Operating Area Of A Pet For Life, Inc. A
Pet For Life, Inc. normally operates in Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset, and
Dorchester Counties in Maryland; Sussex County in Delaware; and Accomack County
in Virginia. APFL's efforts are not limited to these areas, however, as
demonstrated by its rescue of two dogs left homeless by Hurricane Katrina. |