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ABOUT US History of Adopt-A-Dog, Inc.
In February of 1982, Adopt-A-Dog was granted tax-deductible status by the I.R.S. This enabled Adopt-A-Dog to meet the ever-growing demand for services. In 1987, Adopt-A-Dog launched its first major fundraising event, a for-fun, family dog show called Puttin’ on the Dog. This has become an annual event, the largest outdoor event in Greenwich, which draws thousands of participants from the tri-state area. In 1999, a kennel was purchased in Armonk, New York, enabling Adopt-A-Dog to house homeless dogs and cats. In 2003, the shelter created a half-acre park for resident dogs to enjoy. In 2005, Adopt-A-Dog came to the rescue after Hurricane Katrina. In 2007, the Homeward Bound program was launched wherein cats and dogs get adjustment to the sights, sounds and smells of home life before they are adopted into private homes. Adopt-A-Dog organizes many events throughout the year to raise funds and awareness for the dogs and cats we rescue. Annual events include, Puttin' on the Dog, a for-fun dog show and community festival held in Greenwich, CT, Howl and Wine, and Stay at Home benefit. Please check back soon for as we are busy planning exciting, new event. Homeward Bound Adoption Program
Donna Nives, co-founder of Adopt-A-Dog explains, “Many, many shelters across the country, ourselves included, perform heroic work on a daily basis to help animals not only survive, but thrive". Our Homeward Bound program is unique in this area, though. Some of our rescue animals have been traumatized and are frightened by normal house sounds and activity. In our Homeward Bound program, animals that need ‘house training’ get exposed to all the sights, sounds and smells of a real house on our property so that they can acclimate themselves to home life. When they are adopted, they are ready to become a happy and participatory family member.”
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