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"Rescue Me" - Pet Super Adoption

September 11, 2007, 7:49 MT

By Kate

in Salt Lake City, September 14-16

in Salt Lake City, September 14-16

posted by Kate Schnepel, Best Friends staff

More than 750 dogs and cats will be looking for new families at the Pet Super Adoption in Salt Lake City. The event is scheduled for September 14th-16th at the PetSmart on 389 W. 1830 S. Event hours will be:

Fri (9/14) from 2pm - 7pm
Sat (9/15) from 10am - 7pm
Sunday (9/16) from 11am – 4pm

More than 20 rescue groups and shelters will be bringing dogs and cats from all over Utah to the event, which is presented by No More Homeless Pets in Utah in partnership with PetSmart Charities.

Also, to help educate pet lovers and raise awareness for pet rescue, the second annual Purina® Pro Plan® Rally Across America tour will be stopping in Salt Lake City during the Pet Super Adoption.

At the event, residents will have the opportunity to learn more about pet rescue, adopt dogs and cats from local organizations and get schooled in training tips from Pro Plan trainer, Melissa Heeter and her rescue dog, Viola. Heeter will provide customized training techniques based on three distinct rescued pet personality profiles. Pet owners can use these techniques at home with their own pets or their newest four-legged friend.

“Many pet lovers have concerns about adopting a rescue pet, because they believe they are more difficult to train due to behavioral problems from past treatment or neglect,” said Melissa Heeter, Pro Plan trainer. “What they don’t realize is pets of all ages can benefit tremendously from just a little training. It only takes a few simple tips and techniques to help make a rescued pet feel more at ease in their new loving family and ensure a happy lifelong relationship.”

Questions? E-mail info@utahpets.org or call 1-866-UTAHPETS

Comments

Posted September 12, 2007, 8:45 by GloriaJ

I would say to anyone who is concerned about adopting a shelter animal that it is the best thing in life that they will ever do. Animals deserve a second chance at happiness. All my pets are rescues. I have 3 dogs and 5 cats. They are the best. Thank you Best Friends for having this adoptathon. It is one of the best ways to get the word out that there are animals that are just waiting for their forever home.PetSmart Charities is making great progress in helping cats and dogs find a forever home.

Posted September 13, 2007, 10:52 by jodelittlepage

This is a Great Event!! There are so many four legged "new friends and family members" waiting for you!! I have been a volunteer, foster and permanent home for my teen and adult years. EVERY SINGLE ANIMAL has been so appreciative of a warm, safe home. Don't believe the "hype" that rescue animals are "someone else's problems." In rescue, we find that it is not the animal that is the problem! Just like children, they are merely searching for a secure and happy place to be! I encourage anyone looking for a new addition to give our rescue animals a chance--you will be pleasantly surprised!