Be A PAL Animal Adoption
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Who We Are
FAQs
{Q}Where is your shelter and what hours are you open?
This is not a shelter. We are a group of volunteers that foster
these animals in the PRIVACY of our
own homes.
{Q} What does PAL stand for?
Protect Animal Life
{Q} Can I/we volunteer to be a "Pal[s]"?
We can always use helping hands. Some people think that because
they cannot foster, there would be
no place for them in our organization---NOT TRUE!!! We need
people with diversified talents for
transport, fund raising, poster making, help with adoption
promos, yard sales, flea markets, bake
sales, making and collecting things for fund raising, etc.
Doing in home visits [after training],
and several other aspects including grooming, bathing, or
helping on adoption day [that's really
rewarding!]
Of course, we are always in need of people who can groom or have
veterinary training. Accounting
and legal help are always welcome.
{Q} How can I make a donation?
Donations are always needed! Please e-mail us and tell us what
type of donation you wish to make.
e.g. monetary, services, supplies, etc. and we will make
arrangements with you.
{Q} Is this animal still available?
We update our web site daily except Sundays.
{Q} When can we come meet/visit/see the animal we are interested in?
There is a large volume of e-mail with people wanting to meet
animals. ALL our "PALS" have full
time jobs and can only accommodate people in spare time which is
very limited. Therefore, a pre-
screening is necessary to determine if the potential adopter and
the potential adoptee would be
a good match. We want to make their new home a lifetime home.
[Q] Is there an on line application?
No. We stopped using an on line application because in many
instances, it did not truly represent the
potential adopter. Many families have had extenuating
circumstances in their lives which do not look
good on paper. That does not necessarily mean that they would not
make good guardians now.
{Q} What information should I give when inquiring?
First of all, be sure you tell us your name! Also include your
location, history of other pets [past or
present], tell us if there are any children to be considered
[ages, genders]. We like to know a little
about your lifestyle and what you are looking for in a pet. Does
everyone work/school outside the
home? How many hours a day are you gone and what accommodations
will be made for said pet
during those hours [please be specific!]. Where will this pet
sleep? Do you have a fenced yard or do
you plan to leash walk? Are you looking for a hiking/jogging
companion, playmate for the kids/hubby,
TV couch potato friend, watchdog, etc?
{Q} Spay/neuter?
Adopter must spay/neuter if it has not already been
done--MANDATORY!! Also, adopter must
supply written proof of said procedure to BE A PAL within 15 days
of surgery. There are several low
cost spay/neuter programs available. We will give you the info
you need for your state/area.
{Q}What is the animals temperament/personality?
We do an evaluation of the animals temperament during the foster
period and we make out pets
personality very clear in our descriptions. We do not "fool"
with animals that have a vicious
propensity toward people or have any history of such behavior!
If they do not get
along with certain other animals, it will be noted on the
description and the potential adopter will be
told again during the pre-screening process.. We have no desire
to put an animal in a home where
someone or some other pet will be hurt!. We will also ask
questions about the personality of existing
pets.
{Q Is this pet good with children?
When you inquire, give us the number of children, ages, and genders
please and we will be able to
advise you on the particular pet. Your children also need to be
taught that they should not do anything
to an animal that they would not want done to them! It's the good
old Golden Rule, "Do unto others,
etc. That applies to animals too!
{Q} Is this pet *housebroken, altered, UTD on shots, have any health
issues?
On any given individual web page on any web site, this info is
given at the bottom of the page under the
description.. If there is a health issue with any of OUR animals,
it will be posted as a special needs
animal and the "need" will be stated in the description.
*Our animals are trained on a schedule of 4 outings a day, or
more for puppies.. Being housebroken
does NOT mean that you can leave the animal 8, 9 10, etc. hours a
day without a chance to relieve
itself---do you go that long without a "potty" break?
Comfortably!!!
{Q} What breed is it mixed with?
If we have a good guess, it will be listed as the secondary
breed on the web page. If it isn't, all that's
evident is the predominant breed. The answer is, "We just
rescue them, we don't breed them, and we
were not there when the fence was jumped! LOL We are an ALL
Breed Rescue and sometimes
many of those breeds are all rolled into one little package Our
favorite breeds are GOK's---God Only
Knows.
{Q} What about declawing cats/kittens?
If they are already declawed when they come in, so be it.
However, if the cat/kitten is not declawed,
we do not do it and adopters are not permitted to do it. It is
painful, cruel and abusive---even
when done with lasers! there are other alternatives of which
you will be advised.
{Q} Does BE A PAL allow long distance or out of state adoptions?
We will consider applications from afar IF we have a coordinate
rescue in your area to assist with an in
home visit and follow up procedures.
{Q} How much is the donation and how is this amount determined?
The donation depends on the age, breed and physical condition of
the pet. We do give special
consideration to those who are seniors and/or disabled. We also
give special consideration to those
who can open their home and hearts to our pets that are older or
have special needs. We do NOT
determine any donation by the amount of money we have invested in
the particular animal that you are
adopting. We may have only spent $50 on one pet and $1,500 on
another. Also some pets are with us
only a short time and some of our seniors are with us for the rest
of their natural lives. Donations go to
the good of ALL our animals, not just the one you wish to adopt.
ALL MONIES GO TO THE ANIMALS---NO VOLUNTEER TAKES A SALARY!
{Q} What is the adoption process?
Our adoption process is simple. A basic prescreening of your
e-mailed inquiry. A telephone interview
[sometimes] and a meet and greet hopefully leading to adoption.
There is an in home visit and an
adoption contract to be signed. The contract outlines the basic
rules for the care we expect to be given
to our animals.
Any breach of this contract will result in the return of the animal
to BE A PAL.
{Q} Why was this animal up for adoption?
THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE QUESTIONS!!!!
1] PEOPLE buy animals as gifts without consulting the recipient.
2] PEOPLE when researching different breeds to find a breed with
the qualities that THEY want,
do not take into consideration what lifestyle and circumstance
will satisfy the needs of the animal.
3] The thrill of the Christmas puppy that was obtained by PEOPLE
has worn off and it's like the
rest of the toys!
4] This goes along with # 3. It's time for PEOPLE to think
about a summer vacation and the
Christmas puppy is an added expense.
5] PEOPLE seem to think that an animal is like their furniture.
When you get tired of it, it's
disposable.
6] Older PEOPLE tend to want very young pets that will last
THEIR lifetime but do not take into
consideration that their health expectancy will not necessarily
last for the lifetime of the pet. As
much as we love our seniors, they must start taking
responsibility about making plans for their pet
should they not be able to care for it.
7] PEOPLE turn animals in because they are moving, because they
don't have time for the dog
anymore. These PEOPLE did not plan well.
8] PEOPLE get puppies and do not take the responsibility of
properly training and socializing them.
That is why there are soooo many young dogs in Pounds, SPCAs,
Rescues, etc. Training is a
must, especially with large dogs. Without training, all you
have is a big unruly dog that is not a
welcome addition to your home and family.
9] PEOPLE get animals they cannot afford. There is more to
having a pet than providing food,
water, and a pat on the head when you have time. They need
proper veterinary exams on a
yearly basis, flea and tick protection, HW testing and
preventive meds, proper training, and
of course, you must think of the added expense for the family
vacation.
YOU can take your pick of one or any combination of these reasons. The
reality is that the answer to your question can be answered in one word.
By now I think that you know what that one word is!
We look forward to hearing from you.
Bea Lloyd, President
BE A PAL Animal Adoption
POB 14668
Phil., Pa. 19134
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Be A PAL Animal Adoption
P.O. Box 14668
Philadelphia, PA 19134
Email:
Beaspals@juno.com
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