Shop And Adopt?

GinaH · Super Senior Member Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Posts: 1377

Now here's an idea that could revolutionize animal shelters.
Furburbia is putting adoptable pets where people are-at the mall. The first of it's kind in the United States, the Furburbia adoption center in Salt Lake City's Cottonwood mall looks like a pet store. It sells pet supplies but it operates like a shelter. Adoption fees ($85-$95) cover vaccinations and spaying and neutering. And include a collar and leash for dogs or a plastic carrier for cats. Proceeds help homeless pets in Utah. Furburbia will also help you start an adoption center in your local mall. 435-644-2001,ext.254 Checkout their website www.furburbia.com their E-mail adress is nmhp@bestfriends.org
Wow now that sure beats the heck out of the puppymill supporting pet stores! I think it's a great idea! So what do you guys think?

bullylove1 · Super Senior Member Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Posts: 1075

Sounds good to me. Do they do any screening process with the owners first? That would be my only concern.

My friend got a dog from a pet store (i know I know) but she couldn't believe how easy it was. Its like buying a pack of gum.
"I'd like that one please" and there you go brand new puppy.

I like that they are getting more creative with adopting. I know a lot of people get depressed going into an actual shelter, so that may deter many potential adopters.

GinaH · Super Senior Member Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Posts: 1377

Yes they operate just like a shelter so there's not any impulse buying.

Lunchbox · Member Joined: 12 Apr 2004 Posts: 51 Location: ut

Thats the first I ever heard of this. Sounds like a good idea. I'll have to check it out the next time I'm that way.