When it comes to adopting pets, the stories we hear, and the experiences we have had, can really have an impact on our perceptions. Pets have a way of putting a smile on your face and a spring in your step. Not only do animals give you unconditional love, but they have been shown to be psychologically, emotionally, and physically beneficial. http://www.webmd.com/depression/features/pets-depression
The Oxford-Lafayette Humane Society has always made animals their main priority, ever since they first started back in the 1970s. The OLHS is a completely open door facility, so anyone who shows up with an animal can leave it with them, and no one is turned away.
"I think it's amazing what they do. Going that extra mile to ensure the safety of these animals is something that I think everyone should get on board with." Darius Martin, Ole Miss student, said.
Last year, The OLHS sheltered an estimated fifty-five hundred animals within their facility. Every attempt to adopt an animal is made, even helping others find their lost pets is something that the OLHS feels the need to do.
"All animals deserve a happy home just as we do." Tyronica Webb, from Senatobia, said.
The adoption process at OLHS is pretty simple, thanks to social media. People are able to view photos of the animals and determine if they would like to adopt or not. There are a few ways in which people are able to go about adopting a pet from OLHS. An application is accessible through their website, all of the animals are through their website, all of the animals are put on pet finder, which is nationwide, so get a call from a state across the country is nothing new, and the old fashion way of adopting an animal is by simply walking through the door, walking around and finding which pet best suits them. http://www.aspca.org/
"Adopting a pet for the first time can be a great experience and as pet owners, it's something we'll never forget, because pets are like our children." Fredreck Alexander, from Memphis, Tennessee, said.
The OLHS does not have a trainer or veterinarian in their facility. The staff works with veterinarian clinics here in town that helps them with spays and neuters. There are a few people who volunteer their time to help train an adopted animal that a staff member or doctor may be having trouble with.
"I strongly encourage people to adopt rather than buy a pet, simply because you have to view it as, you're giving this poor animal another chance to live it's life." Clarence Alexander, from Memphis, Tennessee, said.
