Who are we?
We are a 501(c)3 non-profit animal rescue & rehabilitation organization located in Gainesville.
What is our mission statement?
- Dedicated to the rehabilitation of unwanted, neglected and homeless pets with the intent to find them new, permanent and loving homes.
- Committed to providing a sanctuary for abused, neglected and unwanted animals of all species.
- Dedicated to promoting responsible pet ownership through education and by setting an example.
Where do the animals in our program come from originally?
The majority of the animals in our program were originally scheduled for euthanasia at one of our local animal control facilities.
The sad truth …
Animals at our county shelters may be selected for euthanasia if …
- they don’t get adopted in a timely manner from that facility
- they are scared, fearful or timid and therefore don’t “show” well
- they have medical and/or surgical conditions
- they are voluntarily “owner surrendered”
- the shelters are simply out of cage space
We strive to prevent the euthanasia of these healthy, loving, adoptable pets by taking them into our program and finding them wonderful, loving, lifelong homes.
Why do we ask for an adoption fee?
When an animal enters our program, we typically have a lot of “work” to do before that particular individual is ready to find their forever home. Our adoption fees help us to continue providing excellent quality care & services to animals who need our help. We also provide our foster parents with all necessary supplies while their pet is in foster care. Our organization is completely non-profit and therefore, all adoption fees are considered a donation. There is no refund of adoption fees if an animal doesn’t “work out” or is returned to our program.
Prior to being adopted, all animals in our program are:
- examined by a veterinarian
- spayed or neutered
- on monthly flea & heartworm prevention
- up to date on age appropriate vaccinations
- tested for intestinal parasites & common infectious diseases
- treated for any pre-existing medical and/or surgical conditions
- dewormed
- microchipped (dogs & puppies)
In addition to the animals available for adoption, we also provide lifelong care to a variety of “permanent residents”.
- We offer a safe haven for geriatric animals who simply need a safe, loving “retirement home”.
- We care for animals who have lifelong medical concerns and who require lifelong medications / treatments.
- We cater to animals who have behavioral concerns.
- We provide “end of life” care to animals who are suffering and who have terminal illnesses or conditions.
- We never discriminate against age, breed, physical appearance, background or health status.
What makes SCF unique?
Once an animal enters our program, we make a lifelong commitment to that animal. When you adopt an animal from our organization, you and your family become an extension of our “family”. We make ourselves available to you and your new pet even after the adoption is complete.
Post adoption services that are typically utilized include (but are not limited to):
- Basic training / behavior advice via phone and /or e-mail
- Continuity of veterinary services (please ask us for details)
- Local referrals (ie boarding, grooming, doggie day care services, pet sitting, etc)
