Our mission at A.D.O.P.T. Pet Rescue, in Columbus Ohio, is to rescue abandoned, neglected, abused, or otherwise homeless household animals, and place these animals into permanent, stable, and caring homes. We also strive to promote public awareness of the need to spay and neuter pets, and hope to make pet owners more aware of the importance of proper medical and nutritional care of their pets. The members of A.D.O.P.T. are dedicated to this effort because each of us knows that…ANIMALS DEPEND ON PEOPLE, TOO!
All of our rescues live in foster homes or are part of the Canine-Inmate Program where they are loved and cared for until adopted. A.D.O.P.T. is partnered with the Ohio Department of Corrections prison dog program at the Correctional Reception Center in Orient, Ohio. Homeless dogs are paired with an inmate canine handler who lives with the animal 24 hours a day. While in the program, the dogs learn canine manners, how to obey basic commands (i.e. sit, stay, down, come), and are socialized with multiple people in a variety of situations. There is no time limit on how long a dog can remain in the program, but the longer they remain the more consistent they become with their learned behaviors. This program is therapeutic in so many ways, it allows the inmates to care for another life and gives these dogs shelter, time, and the second chance that they otherwise would not have had.
We also work with other rescue groups in order to promote the welfare of homeless animals everywhere!