In accordance with Virginia Executive Orders 72 and 79, Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation (LDCRF) is cautiously following guidance from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Our in-person adoption events have resumed. In addition to following the CDC’s guidance, we ask that everyone follows the rules set in place by our adoption event partners. (i.e Petco, PetSmart, etc.)
The full text of Executive Order 72, which takes effect on May 15, can be found here.
The full text of Executive Order 79, which takes effect on May 28, can be found here.
DOGS
Dog adoptions will be available in 3 different formats:
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- In-Store/In-Person Adoption Event: On a limited basis, with a smaller number of adoptable animals, we have resumed some in-store PetSmart/Petco dog adoption events. Additionally, we are holding larger dog adoption events at outdoor venues, hosted by various community partners and local businesses.
- Virtual Event: Some adoption events will use a virtual adoption event format, which includes in-person meet and greets under social distancing guidelines. ***Please see our event page for more details on the above adoption formats and dates of adoption events we have scheduled.
- Remote Adoption: We continue to offer this adoption format for our dogs in foster homes or for dog’s assigned a virtual foster. Browse “available dogs” here. Interested adopters should email the contact provided in each pet’s bio on our website to learn more.
- DOGS who are not yet spayed or neutered will be available for adoption, consistent with guidelines from the National Animal Care and Control Association (NACA), American Pets Alive! (AmPA!) and the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine.
- While we have always maintained an “every pet altered before adoption” stance, the current status of the pandemic still requires new ways of operating.
- Although we are beginning to transition back to an “every adult pet spayed/neutered prior to adoption” model, human doctors and veterinarians alike have been called upon to continue limiting elective surgeries in order to conserve supplies for emergency procedures.
- In the case a dog is not yet spayed or neutered prior to adoption, adopters will receive discounted options to complete spay/neuter procedures. LDCRF will verify that adopters complete the surgery as required by law.
CATS
- We are excited to announce that we’ve have resumed cat adoption opportunities at 7C PetSmart. Please review our events schedule to learn more.
- CATS will continue to be spayed or neutered prior to adoption because we are heading into kitten season and there is a significant risk of more unplanned litters.
- While we have not yet resumed in-store/in-person cat adoption events, our team is actively making plans for how best we can resume these events safely. Please continue to check back for updates.
The well-being of the animals in our care, our employees, our volunteers, and our community remains LDCRF’s top priority. In response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, we are continuing to monitor government regulations, recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and guidance from national animal welfare groups. We will adapt and change procedures as necessary in accordance with these recommendations and in the context of our available resources.
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