Adoption

Kick Off Your Holidays With a Bark!

By Samantha HoeflerNovember 12, 2019Comments Disabled

Halloween has passed, it’s getting colder outside, and the nights are getting darker. This can only mean one thing…the holiday season is here! We want you to join us to kick the holiday season off with a bark! It all starts after you’ve enjoyed...

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Happy Tail: Bubba

By Samantha HoeflerOctober 29, 2019Comments Disabled

Bubba was surrendered to SICSA in February of this year, after his owner had passed away. Being 10 years old, we knew Bubba had some health issues, such as hyperthyroidism, which required daily medication. On top of this, Bubba was also on a special diet....

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Centerville Community Cats Update

By Samantha HoeflerOctober 29, 2019Comments Disabled

Similar to the Kettering Community Cat Program, the City of Centerville will soon be launching a new TNR initiative with SICSA’s help. For residents in the City of Centerville, they can soon trap a community cat, contact a Community Cat Captain...

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Wagner Subaru Loves Pets!

By Samantha HoeflerOctober 16, 2019Comments Disabled

Thanks to a generous grant from the ASPCA and an additional sponsorship from Wagner Subaru, SICSA will be offering FEE WAIVED adoptions at the Wagner Subaru Loves Pets Adoption Extravaganza. All cats and dogs that are available for adoption are eligible...

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Update on Hurricane Animals

By Samantha HoeflerOctober 16, 2019Comments Disabled

In September, we rescued 30 animals (19 cats and 11 dogs) from the path of Hurricane Dorian. The shelter, in Hanover, North Carolina, was in a flood zone. The animals already in shelter needed to be evacuated in anticipation of the Hurricane, not only...

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SICSA’s Guardian Angel

By Samantha HoeflerSeptember 26, 2019Comments Disabled

Throughout the year, SICSA accepts thousands of animals into its adoption program. So, what is a Guardian Angel, and how do we choose to spotlight certain pets? A Guardian Angel at SICSA is someone who helps a dog or a cat that requires special...

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Happy Tail: Mothra

By Samantha HoeflerSeptember 10, 2019Comments Disabled

Mothra came to SICSA at the end of June with her siblings. Not old enough for adoption, Mothra went into foster care, where she stayed for about a month. When Mothra and her siblings were old enough to be spayed and neutered, and ready for adoption, it...

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Path Plan Follow-Up: Rozzie

By Samantha HoeflerAugust 28, 2019Comments Disabled

Rozzie came to SICSA in March of 2019. The Staff at SICSA quickly realized that Rozzie had a lot of energy, and was getting stressed from being in her kennel. The Path Plan team decided to create a plan for her, and a path that led to being adopted....

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July 2019 Happy Tail: Roscoe

By Samantha HoeflerAugust 01, 2019Comments Disabled

Roscoe and his siblings came to SICSA in December, 2017, when they were rescued from a hoarding situation. Roscoe was afraid when he first got to SICSA, and wasn’t sure how to play with other dogs. Our team continued to work with Roscoe and his...

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Why Reduced-Fee or Fee-Waived Adoptions Are Important

By Samantha HoeflerJuly 31, 2019Comments Disabled

As you know, SICSA does several reduced-fee or fee-waived adoption events every year. While sometimes we receive criticism or concerns that we may just be handing out adoptable pets to everyone, the truth is that these adopters go through the exact same...

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