Utah Animal Adoption Center seeks forever homes for pets
The Utah Animal Adoption Center (UAAC) gets about 98 percent of their animals from other area shelters. These animals would otherwise be euthanized because the shelter has no room for them.
The UAAC is licensed for 65 dogs. They generally have fewer than that number on any given day because there needs to be a buffer in case there is an emergency that needs to be dealt with. The shelter also houses cats that are available for adoption.
“One of the things our staff stresses is getting the right animal for the right person,” says Karen Wildfoerster, executive director for the UAAC.
All animals are given a complete checkup and vaccinations, are spayed or neutered, and get microchipped so that they can be identified as coming from the UAAC. They may also get their teeth cleaned.
“That gives them a fresh start,” says Sharel Reffit, shelter manager. It also makes them more adoptable.
If for some reason an animal that is adopted out of the UAAC program doesn’t fit with the family or if the family becomes unable to care for it, the animal should be returned to the UAAC.
“Our animals always have a home here,” says Wildfoerster.
The UAAC is located at 1955 N. Redwood Road in Salt Lake City. Their number is (801) 355-PETS (7387). The office is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am-6pm.
This article was originally published at examiner.com. Links updated April 2017.
The UAAC is licensed for 65 dogs. They generally have fewer than that number on any given day because there needs to be a buffer in case there is an emergency that needs to be dealt with. The shelter also houses cats that are available for adoption.
“One of the things our staff stresses is getting the right animal for the right person,” says Karen Wildfoerster, executive director for the UAAC.
All animals are given a complete checkup and vaccinations, are spayed or neutered, and get microchipped so that they can be identified as coming from the UAAC. They may also get their teeth cleaned.
“That gives them a fresh start,” says Sharel Reffit, shelter manager. It also makes them more adoptable.
If for some reason an animal that is adopted out of the UAAC program doesn’t fit with the family or if the family becomes unable to care for it, the animal should be returned to the UAAC.
“Our animals always have a home here,” says Wildfoerster.
The UAAC is located at 1955 N. Redwood Road in Salt Lake City. Their number is (801) 355-PETS (7387). The office is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am-6pm.
This article was originally published at examiner.com. Links updated April 2017.