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• Comment Link Monday, 24 October 2011 13:15 posted by Doris Duval

  Hi Carla,
  
  My name is Doris. I'm Bucky's ex-housekeeper.... and Paula's friend.
  
  Please forgive me for sticking my nose in your business,,, but....
  
  I was checking your website as I was looking for a volunteer opportunity for a Grade 12 Chinese student who is staying with me and I found your adoption "process" paragraph difficult to read because of the way it's all in one paragraph. I feel it should be edited.
  (I didn't check the rest of the site).
  
  In my opinion it would be easier to read if some sentences were separated by a blank line and a new paragraph was started.
  
  eg:
  
  Many people visit our shelter every day, looking for their new companion, but how, exactly, does one go about actually adopting an animal? We would like to walk you through the process.
  
  Before searching for your new best friend, you will want to assess your personal situation and speak to your entire family.
  
  If you are not clear on the requirements of a specific type of pet, our adoption counsellors will be happy to assist you in making an informed decision.
  
  Once you enter the shelter, you will be greeted by our adoption counsellor(s). You will be asked a few questions regarding the type of animal you're interested in (they can introduce you to the pets that will be appropriate for your situation).
  
  If you are coming in for an initial look at our residents, but aren't intending to adopt right away, you may want to jot down the names of the animals who strike you as potential adoptees. You can then follow up online or by phone when you are ready, to ensure that the particular pet has not since been adopted.
  
  If you would like to hold or handle an animal, our adoption counsellors will bring him/her out for you to interact with.
  
  You will also notice bottles of hand sanitizer located on our kennels. We kindly ask that you use it prior to, and between the handling of any of our residents for their safety and health.
  
  Don't hesitiate to return with your family members if you are unsure of the decision you're making.
  
  Remember, some of these animals can live to be 25 years old -- a long-term committment is more easily made with the support of everyone involved.
  
  If you have another pet you would like to introduce to your potential new friend, you may bring him/her to the shelter to assess compatibility. Please inform the counsellor that you would like to do this before bringing your dog in. Dogs must be on a leash. The counsellor will assist you in the introduction.
  
  Once you have decided to adopt, our counsellor will ask you some questions in order to complete the adoption papers.
  
  Some animals will be able to go home right away, others may need to stay with us a little longer before they are ready.
  
  Very tiny kittens and puppies that are still nursing must be weaned and vaccinated before they can go home. Sometimes we ensure a young sibling pair are both adopted before they are allowed to go -- just so one isn't left lonely while the other awaits their new home.
  
  The Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter also offers gift certificates that can be used towards adoption fees as well as food and merchandise.