These five border collie mix puppies were brought to Partners for Pets Tuesday after they were found in a hollow tree stump.
As of Friday, about 408 pets from Partners for Pets found new owners from throughout the region during 2011.
This is a marked increase. Last year about 300 pets were adopted. This December alone, about 57 pets were adopted, as opposed to last December?s 35 adoptions.
Manager Debbie O?Quinn isn?t sure what to attribute the increase to. Some months were slow, but others picked up the slack. With a poor economy and finding jobs difficult for most, the numbers are not what she would have predicted.
O?Quinn said it may be the increased awareness of the public through the news and Facebook to the plight of pets being sick or overbred at some pet shops. There is an increase in the number of people turning to shelters to find their next family member.
Usually larger breeds, older pets and black dogs are the most difficult to place, but even these stereotypes were beaten this year. Lately more older and long-time residents have been adopted.
The shelter?s New Year?s resolution is a simple one.
?Adopt more,? O?Quinn said. ?Please spay and neuter your animals.?
Partners for Pets is a no-kill, not-for-profit shelter that relies on donations from the community to stay afloat. Some of the items on the shelter?s wishlist include cat litter, bleach, cleaning supplies, trash bags, old towels and blankets.
To learn more about Partners for Pets, check out their Facebook page. For any questions or to volunteer, call 482-4570.
Source: http://www2.jcfloridan.com/news/2012/jan/01/partners-pets-adoptions-spike-year-ar-2957444/
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