What are Less Adoptable Pets?
These are animals that often stay in shelters longer:
- Older dogs and cats
- Animals with health issues or special needs
- Bigger dogs
- Animals that need extra training
- Pets with disabilities
- Black dogs and cats
- Pairs of pets that need to be adopted together
Why We Focus on Less Adoptable Pets:
- All pets deserve homes
- They stay in shelters longer
- They’re often great pets
- It saves lives
- It’s rewarding for adopters
- It teaches people about adoption
- It helps shelters