<\/span><\/h2>\nSurrendering your Pet to the MSPCA<\/b> If you are no longer able to care for your animal, you can bring him\/her to the MSPCA. We ask that you call our adoption centers in order to make an appointment for surrender.<\/p>\n<\/span>Why can’t you adopt a dog in Massachusetts?<\/span><\/h2>\nMassachusetts Quarantine Regulations. SOSARL adoptions to Massachusetts are in general suspended indefinitely due to the arbitrary state mandated importation quarantine requirements. To learn more about these barriers to pet adoption, please visit our informational page here.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>Do they put down dogs at animal shelters?<\/span><\/h2>\nDespite decades of campaigning by animal welfare groups, many rescue shelters still euthanize animals for reasons of capacity, or if the animal is sick or dangerous. Some shelters do have no-kill policies, but that too can cause suffering to animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>Can you adopt a dog in Massachusetts?<\/span><\/h2>\nThe adoption process in Massachusetts Find a dog you like and fill out an application. Once received, an adoption counselor will be in touch. If the dog is a fit, you can fill out the adoption paperwork. The shelter will use this information to contact your veterinarian and landlord, if applicable.<\/p>\n
<\/span>How do I rehome my dog in Massachusetts?<\/span><\/h2>\nHow Rehoming Your Dog Works<\/b><\/p>\nCreate a Pet Profile. Onboard your pet on Rehome in about 10 minutes.<\/li>\nReview Applications. Soon you will receive applications from interested adopters.<\/li>\nMeet Adopters. We’ll guide you through the process of setting safe and pressure-free meetings with potential adopters.<\/li>\nFinalize Adoption.<\/li>\n<\/span>How do you ethically rehome a dog?<\/span><\/h2>\nHow to rehome your pet responsibly and humanely<\/b><\/p>\nReach out to your local animal shelter. <\/li>\nDoctor knows best. <\/li>\nDo not get personal. <\/li>\nRehome. <\/li>\nGet Your Pet. <\/li>\nPut your pet’s best paw forward. <\/li>\nFriends and family. <\/li>\nSurrendering your pet to a shelter.<\/li>\n<\/span>How do you know if a rescue is legit?<\/span><\/h2>\nTrustworthy dog rescues are completely transparent about where they get their dogs and will unhesitatingly provide supporting documentation if you request it. Don’t trust any dog rescue that won’t tell you where they get their dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>Are shelters stressful for dogs?<\/span><\/h2>\nYet, animal shelters are inherently stressful places, where even well-adjusted pets can shut down physically and behaviorally. Environmental stress is often at the root of the many challenges pets face in shelters, particularly in large, open-admission, municipal shelters.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>How do I surrender my dog in Massachusetts?<\/span><\/h2>\nTo surrender an owned dog: Download and complete our Dog Surrender Form; Mail it to the shelter, fax it to 508-852-1868 or email it to sara@worcesterarl.org. Please submit a photo of the dog you wish to surrender. You’ll be contacted when we have space. Surrenders are made by appointment only.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>What to do if you can no longer take care of your dog?<\/span><\/h2>\nWhat To Do If You Can’t Care For a Pet<\/b><\/p>\nAsk family members for assistance. Family members are often happy to dive in and help you care for your animals at home. <\/li>\nCall a pet sitting service. <\/li>\nSeek the services of a caregiver. <\/li>\nConsider putting your pet up for adoption.<\/li>\n<\/span>Are there kill shelters in MA?<\/span><\/h2>\nMassachusetts has about 270 animal shelters registered with the state, although it is not clear how many call themselves no-kill shelters or how many animals they take in or adopt out. Most appear to be no-kill shelters, and many are small and run on tiny budgets.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>How do I put my dog in a shelter?<\/span><\/h2>\nIf you need to surrender your pet back to a shelter, please make an appointment by calling 888-452-7381. Do NOT abandon your pet in any building, enclosure, lot, street, or other public place. Pet abandonment is a violation of CA Penal Code 597.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>Is it illegal to sell puppies in Massachusetts?<\/span><\/h2>\nThe adoption process in Massachusetts Find a dog you like and fill out an application. Once received, an adoption counselor will be in touch. If the dog is a fit, you can fill out the adoption paperwork. The shelter will use this information to contact your veterinarian and landlord, if applicable.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Can you bury your dog in your backyard in Massachusetts?<\/span><\/h2>\nAnd, anyone who gives away, trades or sells even a single puppy must be licensed. Current law already heavily regulates kennels that are used for exhibiting and sporting purposes, and kennels owned by non-profit organizations which could include sportsmen’s clubs or fox hunts.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>How many dogs can you own in MA?<\/span><\/h2>\nIn the state of Massachusetts, the town and city have the final say on whether you can bury your animal in your backyard. In general, most cities or towns will allow pet burial, but it is important to contact the town or city clerk.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>Are dogs that aren’t adopted put down?<\/span><\/h2>\nThose dogs just don’t get adopted. If your dog doesn’t get adopted within its 72 hours and the shelter is full, it will be destroyed. If the shelter isn’t full and your dog is good enough, and of a desirable enough breed, it may get a stay of execution, though not for long.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>Do dogs die in shelters?<\/span><\/h2>\nEach year, approximately 920,000 shelter animals are euthanized (390,000 dogs and 530,000 cats). The number of dogs and cats euthanized in U.S. shelters annually has declined from approximately 2.6 million in 2011.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>How do they kill dogs in shelters?<\/span><\/h2>\nWhile most shelters around the country practice humane euthanasia by injection of approved drugs, some still use the gas chamber, a method the HSUS and every other major animal welfare group believe belongs in the past.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>What happens to dogs in shelters?<\/span><\/h2>\nMost shelters will take every stray that arrives, but are forced to euthanize some animals when they become too full. A smaller number of shelters only accept limited numbers of animals but promise to care for them until they are adopted.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>How old do you have to be to adopt a dog in Massachusetts?<\/span><\/h2>\nMassachusetts Quarantine Regulations. SOSARL adoptions to Massachusetts are in general suspended indefinitely due to the arbitrary state mandated importation quarantine requirements. To learn more about these barriers to pet adoption, please visit our informational page here.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>Where is it best to adopt a dog?<\/span><\/h2>\nAdopter must be 18 years of age or older. A photo of the cage your pet will live in, if adopting a small animal or bird.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>Can you adopt with a dog?<\/span><\/h2>\nThe Top 15 Places in the U.S. to Adopt a Dog, according to Yelp<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Ken-Mar Rescue Los Angeles, CA.<\/li>\n
- One Tail at a Time Chicago, IL.<\/li>\n
- Felines Canines Chicago, IL.<\/li>\n
- Muttville Senior Dog Rescue San Francisco, CA.<\/li>\n
- Best Friends Animal Society Kanab, UT.<\/li>\n
- Muddy Paws Rescue New York, NY.<\/li>\n
- ASPCA Adoption Center New York, NY.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>How do I get rid of my dog in Massachusetts?<\/span><\/h2>\nTo surrender an owned dog: Download and complete our Dog Surrender Form; Mail it to the shelter, fax it to 508-852-1868 or email it to sara@worcesterarl.org. Please submit a photo of the dog you wish to surrender. You’ll be contacted when we have space. Surrenders are made by appointment only.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>How do you successfully rehome a dog?<\/span><\/h2>\nHow to rehome your pet responsibly and humanely<\/b><\/p>\n- Reach out to your local animal shelter. <\/li>\n
- Doctor knows best. <\/li>\n
- Do not get personal. <\/li>\n
- Rehome. <\/li>\n
- Get Your Pet. <\/li>\n
- Put your pet’s best paw forward. <\/li>\n
- Friends and family. <\/li>\n
- Surrendering your pet to a shelter.<\/li>\n
<\/span>Will my dog be OK if I rehome him?<\/span><\/h2>\nOnce the love-bond has been created your dog will be loyal to the very end; however, break this bond through rehoming, and your canine companion can react by becoming depressed. A sad dog may also sleep more often and at unusual times. Some dogs may react by suffering from severe anxiety after a rehoming.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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