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FAQ
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Where are you located? |
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We are located about 50 miles northwest of New York City. Our shelter location is 44 Police Drive, Goshen NY 10924.
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We can't keep our pet(s). What should we do? |
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Owners feel they must give up their pets for a variety of reasons, but before making the final decision to surrender your pet, investigate your options and alternatives. Finding a workable solution to the problem is far better than turning your animal over to a local shelter or rescue organization that's resources are already stretched to the breaking point.
If the problems simply cannot be resolved, we will help you find a good home for your pet. But, please do everything possible to try to resolve the problems first.
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We don't live in or near Goshen, but our local shelter(s) can't take in our pets. Will you take them? |
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The Goshen Humane Society shelter is a small facility serving the people and animals of Goshen. However, we do work closely with other local shelters and rescue organizations and make every effort to assist when we have room available.
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I don't want my cat to scratch my new furniture, so I'm thinking about having her declawed. Is declawing a humane way to avoid behavior problems? |
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No, it is not, and not only is it inhumane to have a cat declawed, but doing so may cause other problems such as a negative change in personality or temperament, and physical limitations due to a loss of balance caused by the procedure. If you are considering having your cat declawed, please visit this page.
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What's wrong with allowing my cat or dog to breed since I always find homes for the puppies/kittens. |
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Between four and five million cats and dogs are euthanized each year at shelters in the United States because loving, responsible caregivers cannot be found. When you allow your pets to breed, even if you find a home for your pet’s puppies or kittens, you are still taking a home from another animal.
There are other considerations. Spayed and neutered pets make better, healthier pets. They are less likely to bite, to spray or mark territory, or to roam and fight. Spayed female dogs and cats are prevented from getting cancers such as uterine and ovarian cancer. Neutered male dogs and cats have a lower rate of prostate disease and avoid testicular cancer.
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If my pet is missing, what should I do? |
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If your pet is missing, first call the shelter at 845-294-3984. Give a full description of your pet, where it was last seen, any medical issues, vet information. You can also email a picture of your pet to the shelter at ghsi@frontiernet.net Having a picture posted in the shelter is very helpful if someone else drops off your pet. Call the shelter often so that we know you are still looking for your pet. Call other local shelters and call your local police department. Advertise in the papers, put up fliers and get the word out. If you find your pet, please let us know. Everyone likes a happy ending! |
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