Our "eHarmony" of the pet world
has "gone to the dogs."
Several months ago, HSVB&IRC launched a "trial" program for cat adoptions. We
wanted to see if ASPCA's "Meet Your Match" program - often called "the eHarmony
of the pet world" - helped us better match cats with prospective adoption
families.
We have been amazed at the results, so we've implemented the MYM program for dog adoptions as
well!
We want you to make a "SAFER" choice, too.
In addition to Meet Your Match, HSVB&IRC has implemented the ASPCA’s
Meet Your Match SAFER™
Assessment program - a procedure for assessing the probability of future
canine aggression.
The MYM SAFER assessment was developed by Dr. Emily Weiss, Ph.D.,
C.A.A.B., Senior Director of ASPCA's Shelter Behavior Programs. We
believe this "extra step" will help us identify potential aggression so
we can explore opportunities for behavior modification, ultimately
leading to more satisfying adoptions.
Though not a fool-proof guarantee of future behavior, we believe that
this evaluation tool helps us assure your comfort with the dog you
adopt from us.
This unique adoption matching program was created by
the ASPCA® and is used by HSVB&IRC with
permission. Meet Your Match®,
Canine-alities®, and Feline-alities®
are registered trademarks of the ASPCA.
"Two elements have combined to make this initiative work," states Chalmers I.
Morse, HSVB&IRC's Executive Director. "The first is an intelligent,
well-conceived program that harnesses state-of-the-art pet behavior knowledge
into a practical, useful tool. The second is our dedicated team of volunteers
who are committing extra effort to assure that every pet we place for adoption
is thoroughly screened before being made available."
According to Morse, the tragedy of pet adoptions is when a pet is placed in a
home for which it is not suited.
"When the right pet finds the right home," adds Morse, "everyone is happy. We
feel that it is important to 'go-the-extra-mile' to make certain that everyone involved in the adoption process is satisfied with the results."
For more information about Meet Your Match at HSVB&IRC,
«click here».
Considering a dog adoption?
«Click here» to learn more about HSVB&IRC's
"Canine-alities" program.
Considering a cat adoption?
«Click here» to learn more about HSVB&IRC's
"Feline-alities" program.
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