Frontier Animal Society

Stanstead, J0B 3E0

(819) 876-7785

http://www.safas.ca

frontieranimalsociety@gmail.com

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Our Mission

Frontier Animal Society (SAFAS) is a no-kill animal shelter located in the eastern townships of Quebec. Our shelter provides a safe, caring environment for adoptable dogs and cats while they await their forever homes. At any one time, the shelter is home to 10-12 dogs and 20-25 cats. We are a not-for-profit and rely entirely on donations. The Frontier Animal Society's mission is to: - provide shelter and care to strays and to find loving, forever homes for our many adoptable cats and dogs - help local residents find appropriate and compassionate solutions for feral and stray cats - ensure the well-being of companion animals through education and sensitization - promote sterilization as the best way to prevent overpopulation of cats and dogs Our shelter is located in Ogden Quebec just a few minutes from the Vermont border. We are about 1.5 hours from Montreal, 45 minutes from Sherbrooke and 2 hours from Burlington.

Adoption Policy

CATS When placing a cat into an adoptive home, our primary goal is to ensure that the adopter is the right match for that particular cat. It is very traumatic for both the cat and the adopting family if the cat has to return to the shelter. We also want to be sure that the adopter is ready for this responsibility and commitment. We feel it is already very positive that you are choosing to adopt rather than buy a cat from a pet store (which is more often than not from a kitten mill). Our Procedure for Adopting a Cat The adoption/inquiry process starts by either sending us an email or by contacting our adoption coordinator directly by phone. During the initial contact we can answer your questions, and we will have some of our own as well, such as what type of home you can provide and what kind of cat you are looking for--energy level, types of activities you do, length of time the cat would be alone during a typical day, other animals in the house, children and age of children, male/female preference, and any other of your important criteria for choosing a specific cat. Some of our potential adopters are interested in meeting a particular cat while others prefer to come to the shelter to meet a few of our adoptable cats and choose among them. Either way, prior to your visit, you may want to have a conversation with our adoption coordinator and then make an appointment to visit the cat(s). We also offer an Open House every Saturday and Sunday morning from 10 to 12 when people can drop by the shelter and meet some of our cats. We like to talk to each potential adopter because we know our cats, and through conversation we can get a feel as to whether or not the cat you are interested in will be a match. If you aren't sure what type of cat is best suited to your lifestyle, we can often help narrow it down. Our preference is that all family members attend the adoption visit and if younger children live in the home, they should be present as well. DOGS When plac