Adoption

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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Happy Tail – Jose

By Samantha HoeflerJuly 12, 2019Comments Disabled

Jose was brought to SICSA in March of 2019. He quickly became friends with the other cats in the open room, napping next to them and playing. The volunteers and staff loved his quirkiness, how playful he was, and his ability to nap anywhere (and everywhere)....

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SICSA’s Satellite Cat Adoption Event

By Katie NeubertJune 05, 2019Comments Disabled

WHO: SICSA Pet Adoption Center WHAT: Satellite Cat Adoption Event WHEN: Friday, June 7th from 4-7pm WHERE: PetPeople Centerville 6221 Far Hills Ave., Dayton, OH 45459 Join us for a Satellite Cat Adoption Event! Come adopt your new...

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June Happy Tail-Tina!

By Samantha HoeflerJune 05, 2019Comments Disabled

Tina came to SICSA from an Amish Puppy Mill in April, 2019. She was very scared and nervous in her new home at SICSA. The staff continued to work with Tina and her fears. They determined that she would live her best life with another dog that could...

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SICSA’s Help Center Overwhelmed with Calls

By Samantha HoeflerMay 30, 2019Comments Disabled

A few weeks ago, we received a call from a local advocate that rescues cats to be spayed or neutered. She was very upset about puppies of all things! She is an elderly woman with a heart of gold, so when I called her to ask how I could help, she was...

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Happy Tail: Gordon Ramsay

By Samantha HoeflerMay 09, 2019Comments Disabled

When Gordon Ramsay first arrived at SICSA, he was a scared, timid kitten. Gordon was adopted after only 2 weeks at SICSA. At first, his adopter noted that Gordon was scared and hiding under the couch. Afraid Gordon would never warm up to his new family,...

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March Happy Tail: Kobalt

By Samantha HoeflerApril 05, 2019Comments Disabled

Kobalt came to us at the end of December, 2018, noting some behavior issues. Due to his kennel anxiety, we worked with a local behaviorist and rescue to provide alternative housing for him that decreased his stress. He had several fenced in acres to run...

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