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  2. Pet adoption - Wikipedia

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    Online pet adoption sites have databases, searchable by the public, of pets being housed by thousands of animal shelters and rescue groups. A black cat waiting to be adopted. Because of the superstitions surrounding black cats, they are disproportionately more common in shelters than in the general population and less likely to be adopted than ...

  3. Animal shelter - Wikipedia

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    Most animal shelters practice adoption, where an animal in their care is given or sold to an individual who will keep it and care for it. Some shelters work with rescue organizations, giving an animal to the rescue rather than adopting it to an individual. Some jurisdictions mandate that shelters cooperate with rescues; some shelters utilize ...

  4. The OKC animal shelter sees 'dire overcrowding,' waives fees ...

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    Oklahoma City Animal Welfare is seeking the community's help as it experiences "dire overcrowding" at its shelter. All dog adoption fees are waived. The OKC animal shelter sees 'dire overcrowding ...

  5. Abandoned pets - Wikipedia

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    Pet abandonment increased during the USA financial crisis of 2007–2008. [11] In early 2009, the ASPCA published advice for people facing foreclosure and the loss of their pets, recommending finding a foster or adoption situation for your pet, being aware of rental property rules for pets, and checking with animal shelters and animal rescue ...

  6. Animal Care Centers of NYC - Wikipedia

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    In March 2014 the New York Daily News published an article entitled "City animal shelters see boost in adoptions and drop in euthanasia" [13] citing various improvements to the condition and care of shelter animals. AC&C still has to euthanize almost 5,000 animals a year due primarily to illnesses from poor ventilation in the shelter, as ...

  7. Dogs Trust - Wikipedia

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    Dogs Trust, known until 2003 as the National Canine Defence League, is a British animal welfare charity and humane society which specialises in the well-being of dogs. It is the largest dog welfare charity in the United Kingdom, caring for over 15,000 animals each year. [ 2 ]

  8. Adoption in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Adoption costs can range from almost nothing for foster care adoptions to over $50,000 for international adoptions. In 2015 the average U.S. adoption cost was $37,000. [ 38 ] High costs negatively impact the demand for adoption, as fewer prospective adoptive families can afford to adopt, but the number of children that need to be adopted stays ...

  9. Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980 - Wikipedia

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    The Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980 (AACWA) was enacted by the US Government on June 17, 1980. Its purpose is to establish a program of adoption assistance; strengthen the program of foster care assistance for needy and dependent children; and improve the child welfare, social services, and aid to families with dependent children programs.