What are some animals that AA Rescue has for adoption?

1. What kind of animals can you rescue?
2. What animals are least likely to be adopted?
3. What is a rescue only animal?
4. What kind of animals are in a shelter?
5. How many dogs get killed each year?
6. What is the least adopted dog color?
7. What is the least adopted cat?
8. Why do black cats and dogs not get adopted?
9. What are rescue only dogs?
10. What does a rescue dog mean?
11. What's the difference between rescue and adoption?

What kind of animals can you rescue?

Ferrets and dragons and goats, oh my! Although dogs and cats remain by far the most common pet to rescue and adopt, other kinds of animals do end up in shelters. From farm animals to small rodents and even reptiles, there's plenty of options if you're looking to bring home a different kind of furry — or scaly — friend.

What animals are least likely to be adopted?

The American Staffordshire Terrier is the least likely breed to be adopted. The chances are even worse for Staffordshire Terrier's who are not babies, as they get adopted at a rate of less than 50%. Chihuahuas and pit bull terriers are the two most common breeds available, and also among the least likely to be adopted.

What is a rescue only animal?

"Rescue Only" means the animal is not available for adoption and must go to foster with someone in one of our approved rescue groups. This is typically due to a behavior or medical issue.

What kind of animals are in a shelter?

Most shelters are populated by dogs, cats, and a variety of small animals like mice, rats, and rabbits.

How many dogs get killed each year?

Each year, approximately 2.7 million dogs and cats are killed every year because shelters are too full and there aren't enough adoptive homes. Act as a publicist for your local shelter so pets can find homes. Sign up for Shelter Pet PR.

What is the least adopted dog color?

Much like their feline counterparts, black dogs find it difficult when it comes to adoption. Particularly larger black dogs – they are often left forgotten in what many shelter works call black dog syndrome.

What is the least adopted cat?

2. Love knows no color! Your cat doesn't care what color YOUR hair is! And the # 1 reason to adopt a black cat is that Black Cats are the least likely to get adopted!

Why do black cats and dogs not get adopted?

In addition to the stigmas of bad luck and witchcraft, black animals also face a tough time being adopted because their dark coats often lead to poor photos. Being less photogenic means they're more likely to be overlooked by potential adopters.

What are rescue only dogs?

Dogs that come into shelters are tagged for “public adoption” (these are the easy, mellow Lassie dogs) and the rest (usually the majority of them) are defined as “rescue only.” This mean if the shelter kill these dogs for any reason at all — space or otherwise — they do not have to count them in their euthanasia rate ...

What does a rescue dog mean?

a dog that has been placed in a new home after being abused, neglected, or abandoned by its previous owner.

What's the difference between rescue and adoption?

The adoption process from a rescue is generally a lot more involved as compared to adopting from a shelter. The adoption can take weeks and would mean multiple visits before being finalized. ... Animals from rescues are often very healthy, spayed and neutered, and have a complete round of vaccinations.