Stray Thoughts 2020 Volume 3 | Page 3

Donate today online at www.wshs-dg.org Adoptions by Appointment During the corona virus pandemic, all adoptions will be handled on an appointment only basis. If you wish to adopt, the procedure is as follows: • Visit our adoptable dog and cat website pages to learn more information about animals up for adoption. • If you are interested in meeting an animal: – Complete an adoption application. You must save the completed application to your computer before you email it. – Email your completed application to: [email protected] • Once your application is approved, an adoption counselor will contact you. During this call, you will be asked if you are sick or exhibiting symptoms, among other questions. If you are ill, we will not be able to adopt to you at this time. • After this call we will schedule an in-person meet and greet with that pet. Please note that a submitted application does not place that pet on hold for you or guarantee you will be able to meet that pet. • For everyone’s safety, we ask that all family members wear a mask or face covering. • No more then two people at a time can meet the pet. If you are bringing more then two people, others will be asked to wait outside the building. • Each appointment is limited to one hour and meet and greets for dogs are done in an outside play area, weather permitting. • Appointments are made for only one animal; no one can walk through the shelter to view all the animals as they would during normal circumstances. • We will process adoption fees and paperwork as normal. Animals that are already spayed/neutered may be available to go home the same day. Please note that we do not do out of state adoptions. As the global situation changes daily, we will continue to provide updates on our website and social media channels as they occur. Our updated procedures are designed for the safety of our staff, volunteers, visitors and the animals in our care. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this challenging time. Want an Easy Way to Help Our Dogs and Cats? Become a PAW PAL! PAW PALS is an automatic monthly donation program. Here’s how your donation will be used: • A $10 gift pays for an animal’s microchip • A $25 gift will buy breakfast for half of our dogs and cats • A $50 gift will buy dinner (and treats!) for our dogs and cats • A $100 gift pays for a spay/neuter surgery Every single dollar you give helps our dogs and cats! There are two easy ways to become a PAW PAL: • Visit www.wshs-dg.org/online-donation-form and under “donation frequency,” change to monthly. • If you’d prefer to write a check, please email Christina at [email protected]. BONUS! Become a PAW PAL by August 15, 2020 and receive a free bottle of WSHS hand sanitizer.* Our dogs and cats sincerely thank you! *WSHS hand sanitizer is made in the U.S.A. using the WHO-recommended formula of 80% alcohol and bottled by our volunteers. 3