I hope this finds you all well!! We are working on getting cats back to the PetSmart store. As you know an email was sent out to all the volunteers a couple of weeks ago to see who would be interested in returning. Almost 100% of our volunteers said yes!!
Since Covid precautions were implemented in late March the Shelter has continued to do both dog and cat adoptions with great success. Pr-approved adoption applications are required. Once the application has been received, reviewed and approved an appointment is made for the applicant to meet the cat or dog. Masks are required to be worn by everyone involved - staff, volunteers, adoption applicants and their family members.
This same process will take place at Petsmart with absolutely no exceptions. If someone is interested in adopting a cat from PetSmart they will need to email the Shelter for an adoption application which can be returned via FAX, email or regular mail. Once the application has been approved an appointment will be made and the applicant will meet staff or a volunteer and meet the cat. If that goes well arrangements will be made to get the paperwork completed and the cat be sent home. The preferred method of payment is by credit card over the phone. Signage explaining the process will be posted at the store.
Our first day back will be Friday, August 14. The first volunteer scheduled for a cleaning will be Lisa and Sarah on Saturday morning, August 15. Our plan is to start with four cats and see how this all goes. Volunteers are required to wear a mask while they are in the store. The mask may be removed ONLY if the volunteer is alone in the adoption room and the door is locked. Volunteers are not permitted to allow anyone into the adoption room unless the person has an approved application and an appointment.
Please check the link to the schedule at the right and make sure I have scheduled you as you requested. If you are a volunteer who prefers to fill in rather than have a steady schedule please let me know what dates you can do in August and September. Please note that there will not be a scheduled Adoption Table. All dates and times are cleaning and feeding only.
Thank you all for being so ready to come back and help!! Just another step in getting back to normal!
