Petcorps Professional Pet Care Pawdcast

Norma Cooper is the co-founder of Forever Homes for Paws, a non-profit rescue organization dedicated to helping shelter pets find a forever home. What is Forever Homes for Paws? Forever for Homes for Paws is a rescue that started three years ago in Radcliff, KY. They help shelters and other rescues in the area. Their mission is to place animals that have been lost or abandoned. How successful have you been? Over 1,000 dogs adopted in three years. What are some reasons pet owners surrender their pets? Bad decision when selecting a pet A bad lifestyle fit Not enough time to care for a pet The death of a pet’s owner What does it mean to have a lifestyle mismatch? Sometimes it is as simple as living in an apartment and getting a cute puppy that turns out to be a large breed dog unsuitable for apartment living. Other times, it could be a result of working long hours and not having the necessary time to care for a pet. It isn’t necessarily the result of a bad choice at the outset…changing lifestyles might result