{"id":24646,"date":"2022-03-25T11:15:22","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:15:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cant-i-adopt-a-dog-in-massachusetts\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:15:22","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:15:22","slug":"why-cant-i-adopt-a-dog-in-massachusetts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cant-i-adopt-a-dog-in-massachusetts\/","title":{"rendered":"Why can&#8217;t I adopt a dog in Massachusetts?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cant-i-adopt-a-dog-in-massachusetts\/#Why_cant_I_adopt_a_dog_in_Massachusetts\" title=\"Why can&#8217;t I adopt a dog in Massachusetts?\">Why can&#8217;t I adopt a dog in Massachusetts?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cant-i-adopt-a-dog-in-massachusetts\/#What_animal_shelters_need_the_most\" title=\"What animal shelters need the most?\">What animal shelters need the most?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cant-i-adopt-a-dog-in-massachusetts\/#Do_they_put_down_dogs_at_animal_shelters\" title=\"Do they put down dogs at animal shelters?\">Do they put down dogs at animal shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cant-i-adopt-a-dog-in-massachusetts\/#Can_you_adopt_a_dog_in_Massachusetts\" title=\"Can you adopt a dog in Massachusetts?\">Can you adopt a dog in Massachusetts?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cant-i-adopt-a-dog-in-massachusetts\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_rescue_a_dog_in_Massachusetts\" title=\"How much does it cost to rescue a dog in Massachusetts?\">How much does it cost to rescue a dog in Massachusetts?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cant-i-adopt-a-dog-in-massachusetts\/#How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_adopt_a_dog_in_Massachusetts\" title=\"How old do you have to be to adopt a dog in Massachusetts?\">How old do you have to be to adopt a dog in Massachusetts?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cant-i-adopt-a-dog-in-massachusetts\/#Why_do_so_many_dogs_come_from_the_South\" title=\"Why do so many dogs come from the South?\">Why do so many dogs come from the South?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cant-i-adopt-a-dog-in-massachusetts\/#Why_do_rescue_dogs_come_from_the_South\" title=\"Why do rescue dogs come from the South?\">Why do rescue dogs come from the South?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cant-i-adopt-a-dog-in-massachusetts\/#What_breed_of_dog_is_most_likely_to_be_adopted_from_an_animal_shelter\" title=\"What breed of dog is most likely to be adopted from an animal shelter?\">What breed of dog is most likely to be adopted from an animal shelter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cant-i-adopt-a-dog-in-massachusetts\/#Can_you_adopt_a_dog_if_youve_never_had_a_dog\" title=\"Can you adopt a dog if you&#8217;ve never had a dog?\">Can you adopt a dog if you&#8217;ve never had a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cant-i-adopt-a-dog-in-massachusetts\/#Do_dogs_get_put_down_if_they_dont_get_adopted\" title=\"Do dogs get put down if they don&#8217;t get adopted?\">Do dogs get put down if they don&#8217;t get adopted?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cant-i-adopt-a-dog-in-massachusetts\/#What_are_the_most_common_animals_in_shelters\" title=\"What are the most common animals in shelters?\">What are the most common animals in shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cant-i-adopt-a-dog-in-massachusetts\/#How_can_I_make_my_animal_shelter_better\" title=\"How can I make my animal shelter better?\">How can I make my animal shelter better?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cant-i-adopt-a-dog-in-massachusetts\/#Are_dogs_that_arent_adopted_put_down\" title=\"Are dogs that aren&#8217;t adopted put down?\">Are dogs that aren&#8217;t adopted put down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cant-i-adopt-a-dog-in-massachusetts\/#Do_dogs_die_in_shelters\" title=\"Do dogs die in shelters?\">Do dogs die in shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cant-i-adopt-a-dog-in-massachusetts\/#Do_dog_rescue_Centres_put_dogs_down\" title=\"Do dog rescue Centres put dogs down?\">Do dog rescue Centres put dogs down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cant-i-adopt-a-dog-in-massachusetts\/#Why_cant_you_adopt_a_dog_in_Massachusetts\" title=\"Why can&#8217;t you adopt a dog in Massachusetts?\">Why can&#8217;t you adopt a dog in Massachusetts?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cant-i-adopt-a-dog-in-massachusetts\/#Where_is_it_best_to_adopt_a_dog\" title=\"Where is it best to adopt a dog?\">Where is it best to adopt a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cant-i-adopt-a-dog-in-massachusetts\/#How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_adopt_a_dog\" title=\"How old do you have to be to adopt a dog?\">How old do you have to be to adopt a dog?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_cant_I_adopt_a_dog_in_Massachusetts\"><\/span>Why can&#8217;t I adopt a dog in Massachusetts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Massachusetts Quarantine Regulations. SOSARL adoptions to Massachusetts are in general suspended indefinitely <b>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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_animal_shelters_need_the_most\"><\/span>What animal shelters need the most?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>1. <\/b><b>Money<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Toys. All animals love toys, so donate any old or new pet toys to keep those homeless dogs and cats entertained and happy.  <\/li>\n<li>Pet Food and Treats.  <\/li>\n<li>Cleaning Supplies.  <\/li>\n<li>Towels and Blankets.  <\/li>\n<li>Newspapers.  <\/li>\n<li>Grooming Supplies.  <\/li>\n<li>Collars and Leashes.  <\/li>\n<li>Furniture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_they_put_down_dogs_at_animal_shelters\"><\/span>Do they put down dogs at animal shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite decades of campaigning by animal welfare groups, <b>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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_adopt_a_dog_in_Massachusetts\"><\/span>Can you adopt a dog in Massachusetts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The 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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_rescue_a_dog_in_Massachusetts\"><\/span>How much does it cost to rescue a dog in Massachusetts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The 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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_adopt_a_dog_in_Massachusetts\"><\/span>How old do you have to be to adopt a dog in Massachusetts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A: The adoption fee is <b>$550 for puppies and adolescents up to 18 months \/ $500 for dogs over 18 months and includes all age appropriate vaccinations, deworming, microchipping, and their spay or neuter.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_so_many_dogs_come_from_the_South\"><\/span>Why do so many dogs come from the South?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adopter must be <b>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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_rescue_dogs_come_from_the_South\"><\/span>Why do rescue dogs come from the South?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because of <b>a lack of leash and spay\/neuter laws and less municipal money for animal control and care compared to other regions  coupled with a culture of generally letting people do whatever the hell they please  the stray-pet population in the South is far greater than other parts of the country.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_of_dog_is_most_likely_to_be_adopted_from_an_animal_shelter\"><\/span>What breed of dog is most likely to be adopted from an animal shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The trend of relocating animals began in the mid-2000s, when a slew of massive hurricanes devastated the South and left thousands of pets homeless. <b>Shelter dogs, many lost or abandoned by fleeing residents, were moved around the country by volunteers hoping to eventually reunite them with owners<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_adopt_a_dog_if_youve_never_had_a_dog\"><\/span>Can you adopt a dog if you&#8217;ve never had a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Staffordshire Terriers (Pit bulls) are the most often adopted shelter dog simply because they are the most surrendered and the most found as a stray by Animal Control Officers.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_get_put_down_if_they_dont_get_adopted\"><\/span>Do dogs get put down if they don&#8217;t get adopted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve never owned a pet before you might not have a vet picked out so the shelter can recommend one for you and put you in contact with them. Some <b>SPCAs have their own clinics (mine does) so it may be easiest to get set up with a vet there.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_most_common_animals_in_shelters\"><\/span>What are the most common animals in shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>These are the top 10 dog breeds most commonly found in shelters and the reasons as to why.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>American Bulldog. Another dog that tends to get lumped in with Pit Bulls is the American Bulldog.<\/li>\n<li>American Staffordshire Terrier.  <\/li>\n<li>Jack Russell Terrier.  <\/li>\n<li>Pit Bull.  <\/li>\n<li>Boxer.  <\/li>\n<li>Dachshund.  <\/li>\n<li>German Shepherd.  <\/li>\n<li>Chihuahua.  <\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_make_my_animal_shelter_better\"><\/span>How can I make my animal shelter better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Nine ways to help pet shelters<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Support spay and neuter programs.  <\/li>\n<li>Sponsor an animal.  <\/li>\n<li>Organize a virtual adoption event.  <\/li>\n<li>Fundraise to adopt a pet.  <\/li>\n<li>Raise money for shelter supplies.  <\/li>\n<li>Raise money for new facilities.  <\/li>\n<li>Start a veterinary fundraiser.  <\/li>\n<li>Volunteer your time.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dogs_that_arent_adopted_put_down\"><\/span>Are dogs that aren&#8217;t adopted put down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Those <b>dogs just don&#8217;t get adopted. If your dog doesn&#8217;t get adopted within its 72 hours and the shelter is full, it will be destroyed. If the shelter isn&#8217;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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_die_in_shelters\"><\/span>Do dogs die in shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Each 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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dog_rescue_Centres_put_dogs_down\"><\/span>Do dog rescue Centres put dogs down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Then, if no one claims them, or rescues can&#8217;t offer a space, they are put down  almost 9,000 of them last year, according to the Dogs Trust.  <b>Rescue centres may not put healthy dogs down, but council pounds have to.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_cant_you_adopt_a_dog_in_Massachusetts\"><\/span>Why can&#8217;t you adopt a dog in Massachusetts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Massachusetts Quarantine Regulations. SOSARL adoptions to Massachusetts are <b>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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_it_best_to_adopt_a_dog\"><\/span>Where is it best to adopt a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adopter must be <b>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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_adopt_a_dog\"><\/span>How old do you have to be to adopt a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Top 15 Places in the U.S. to Adopt a Dog, according to Yelp<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ken-Mar Rescue  Los Angeles, CA.<\/li>\n<li>One Tail at a Time  Chicago, IL.<\/li>\n<li>Felines  Canines  Chicago, IL.<\/li>\n<li>Muttville Senior Dog Rescue  San Francisco, CA.<\/li>\n<li>Best Friends Animal Society  Kanab, UT.<\/li>\n<li>Muddy Paws Rescue  New York, NY.<\/li>\n<li>ASPCA Adoption Center  New York, NY.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why can&#8217;t I adopt a dog in Massachusetts?What animal shelters need the most?Do they put down dogs at animal shelters?Can you adopt a dog in Massachusetts?How much does it cost to rescue a dog in Massachusetts?How old do you have to be to adopt a dog in Massachusetts?Why do so many dogs&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24646","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24646"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24646"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24646\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24646"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24646"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24646"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}