Dogs and Cats Club
We are the Dogs and Cats Club. We help homeless and abandoned animals find permanent, loving homes. We also reduce pet overpopulation by spaying or neutering every pet in our care before we put it up for adoption.
If you are looking for a dog or a cat to make your home complete, you have come to the right place. But whether you get your pet from us or not, please make your next pet a rescue pet, and make sure it is spayed or neutered!
We Need Your Help
We can't do this alone. Your money, time or material donations will help save the lives of homeless animals. We are non-profit, and all financial contributions go directly to care of our animals. We have many ways for you to help. Just choose.
Want to Foster?
You are welcome to foster any of our dogs. We do however require that you have some experience with dogs.
While dogs are waiting for permanent adoption, having short-term foster homes allows Dogs and Cats Club to monitor the health and character of the dogs, and for the dogs to re-adjust to home life after their often terrible experiences. For this reason, foster parents need to be experienced in dealing with dogs that will probably need extra care, attention and understanding. Knowing that the dog in your care has no known history, and will probably suffer from separation anxiety, means that this "job" is not for everyone. There will often be medication to be administered, toilet training to be at least started, and an unknown character to be dealt with.
On the plus side, these rescued dogs are usually extremely loving, and there is the knowledge that you are helping save a life. Many of our fosters end up keeping their charges as they see the character and personality of the dog in their care develop. It is extremely rewarding watching a timid and bewildered animal quickly respond to love and care, and become in turn a source of unconditional love and companionship.
Want to Adopt?
Dogs are intelligent animals that have feelings and emotions as well as the obvious basic needs. Before adopting a dog or puppy please be sure that you have carefully thought through everything, and that you fully understand the time and commitment required. Read through the following to help you assess whether or not you are ready:
How much exercise can you give a dog?
Do not get an active dog if you cannot give it enough exercise. Even some small breeds are energetic and require space to run and play. Be realistic about the time and facilities for exercise that you have. All dogs need AT LEAST one good walk every day. If you don't have the time to take a dog out daily, you don't have time for a dog.
How much time do you spend away from home?
If you are out at work all day and there is nobody at home, DO NOT GET A DOG unless you have more than one and they have access to toilet facilities and room to play together. Even if you have a garden, be aware that many dogs bark when left on their own and your neighbours will hear even if you can't. Dogs are by nature pack animals that need companionship as much as food, water and shelter. Many dogs are abandoned because of behaviour problems such as barking and being destructive, both of which are signs of boredom and loneliness.
