Often times, special needs pets are among the most challenging to find a loving home for. In a survey conducted by Petfinder, it was found that these pets often wait four times longer than average to be adopted – a long time spent without a family, security, and unconditional love, and all due to reasons beyond the animal’s control. 

Our goal is to bring attention to these overlooked opportunities at loving animals and give them a second chance at a life they deserve. A special needs dog or cat can be no different in most respects than any other pet, though adopting one is potentially more rewarding. After all, you are doing something many others will not: welcoming an animal into your family who asks for nothing in return except for a little extra tender loving care.

Special needs pets are often overlooked because potential adopters do not know what their conditions entail. They may have legitimate concerns about extra medical or training costs, or unfounded biases against a pet that they perceive as less than “perfect.” Yet such impressions or misinformation can be easily overcome through research, speaking with shelter staff who are familiar with the animal, visiting reputable online communities, and consulting a veterinarian to better understand the pet’s actual needs.

We encourage you to reach out to us about these pets so we can help give them the life they may have not had before. We have different options for how you can help us achieve that!