Saturday Training Classes

Saturday Training for our Adoptable Dogs

Every Saturday morning, our trainers and volunteers work with training our adoptable dogs. Our goal is to teach them all of the basics to set them up for success in their new home. Come and watch...better yet...come and ADOPT!!!

Missy also goes through Saturday morning training and knows all kinds of tricks. Missy is a 4 year old American Stafford Terrier although we did submit her DNA for testing and her results showed Dalmatian and Chihuahua in her family tree! Missy has great training skills which our volunteers and staff have been working on. She is extremely loving and looking for her forever family. Come and visit her at Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. Our adoption center is open daily from 11am-6pm. You can also learn more at www.PeggyAdams.org!

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League also offers training for the public with their dogs.

• If you have just adopted a dog and need a little help with the transition, we invite you to attend one of our free (donations appreciated) "drop-in" classes to help you learn the basic commands for you and your new canine partner.
• All classes are held outside in the training field or inside during bad weather.
• Classes are held every Saturday - please arrive by 8:30am. Classes start promptly at 9am.

Topics Covered in the Classes:

• Teaching your dog to sit, lay down, stay, and come
• Learning to walk your dog in a controlled manner
• Using techniques to prevent unwanted behavior, like jumping
• Improved communication and understanding between you and your dog

Training Class provided courtesy of staff and volunteers at Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League.
To learn more, visit  http://www.peggyadams.org/training-classes

Celebrate Seymour

Roberta Littky recently shared the story with us of how her dog, Seymour, joined her family. Here is how it all happened, in her own words:

After raising three small dogs for many years, our oldest, Princess died in June of last year.  Her passing left a gaping hole in our hearts.  After six months, we decided it was time to add another dog to our family.

For the first time, we decided to rescue an older dog.  We went to Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League and met our adoption counselor, who listened intently to our needs. She understood that we were not looking for a replacement, but a wonderful new addition to our family.

She patiently showed us through the "small dog" room and asked us to look at each dog as we walked through and see if we could relate to not just their looks but their personalities.

Obviously, we could not adopt all of the dogs, but we did see a very calm and adorable one.  He appeared to be without anxiety; he did not bark or cry.  He just lay at my feet waiting for a tummy rub.

My husband and I were in love, but we needed to bring in Norman and Sophie, our two Shih Tzus to see if they would give Seymour a “thumbs up,”

I can't say they loved him immediately, they just really didn't mind him.  We took him home that day.  As soon as he was inside our home, he ran up the stairs and jumped in our bed.  I think he realized he was home.

We have trained Seymour to be a certified therapy dog and he volunteers at Quantum House every Tuesday, entertaining the children and their parents.  He can now play our baby grand piano and has learned other tricks.  Seymour has brought so much joy to our family!

We are eternally grateful to have a facility like Peggy Adams. Seymour was only there a few days, but he was very well taken care of during that time and was carefully checked for any health problems or social issues.

We always thought that rescuing a dog or cat was a one sided transaction. We are indeed fortunate in our community to have a "home" like Peggy Adams.

Do you have an adoption story you'd like to share? Send them to marketing@peggyadams.org

Celebrate Max's Journey

Sometimes one animal's journey to a new home can produce ripples of caring. We'd like to share one such story with you.

Not long ago, Max was found wandering the streets of Delray Beach. A good samaratin found the scared and dirty stray. It was obvious that the 10 year old had once been in a home and had received some training. But there was no lost and found report and no identification on the animal.

But Max needed a family, so the good samartain brought him to Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. While he was with us, Max received a safe, dry place to sleep, medical treatment, a neuter surgery, and love from our Kennel staff.

Soon Max received a clean bill of health and was able to enter our pool of adoptable animals.

About a month later, this sweet dog was adopted by a wonderful family. Because Max is over 5 years old and his new family is over 55, the adoption qualified for our Senior to Senior program, which means that the adoption is free. Without the support of our many friends, we would not be able to offer this program.

Just today, Max was back at Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League for a routine visit. We're proud to report that he has settled very well in his new home and even attended his first horse show the other day.

As we mentioned, Max's journey created ripples. Before arriving at our Shelter, the kind person who found Max, had brought the dog to meet some of his friends at a Boca Raton office. They were so touched by Max that they bought a Guardian Angel sponsorship in his honor. This will continue to help other lost dogs for the next year.

This year, we expect to oversee 3,500 adoptions, Each animal, like Max, has a special story and each deserves a happy ending.

Your Dog Will Love Saturdays

Did you know that Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League offers free training classes every Saturday morning? It's a great chance to strengthen the bond between you and your dog. 

Here are just a few of the things you'll be able to share with your dog:

• The commands for sit, lay down, stay, and come
• How to walk your dog in a controlled manner
• How to prevent unwanted behavior, like jumping
• Better communication and understanding

The classes are provided by staff and volunteers from Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. As a nonprofit, we will always welcome donations any collected money will support our animals.

The sessions are held outside in our training fields, which are on the eastern edge of our property.

To maximize your experience, keep these things in mind:

• Arrive by 8:30am to register - classes start promptly at 9AM
• Do not feed your dog in the morning—we will be doing reward training.
• If your dog is very energetic, please exercise your dog prior to joining us.
• Wear closed-toe, flat shoes. No flip-flops or heels. Sneakers are preferred.
• Bring a 4’ or 6’ leash—no retractable leashes permitted.
• Please bring soft, chewy treats for your dog. No Milkbone or cookie-type treats.
• This class is open to anyone in need of help. It doesn't matter which shelter you adopted your dog from!

Our goal is to teach you positive reinforcement and proactive training methods proven to produce quick, happy responses & long lasting results. Puppies get a chance to interact with other pups in a safe & professionally controlled setting.

Make Saturdays a special day for you and your animal.

In case you missed it, here's a look back at Day One of our Mega Match adoption event. The two days saw 163 animals find new homes!

 

The Miami Hoarding Dogs - Ready to Go Home

It was easy for us to fall in love with the 11 dogs we recently rescued from a Miami hoarder. Now they are ready to go to new homes. 

Like any animal who comes to Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, they were given a full medical checkup, any treatment needed, preliminary vaccinations (including rabies), a microchip (in case the animal is ever lost), and a heartworm test. The dogs also had their spay/neuter surgeries and received some extra TLC in our grooming room. 

Now these wonderful dogs will be headlining this week's Mega Match-A-Thon. What's that you ask? Mega Match is a weekend adoption event that's funded by a grant from the ASPCA. It's happening from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday.

Our goal is simple: we want to find good families for 200 dogs and cats. Helping us with this adoption event will be several other rescue groups from across our area. They'll all be at our campus this weekend. Many will have dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens that have just entered the pool of adoptable animals. So if you've ever thought about adding an animal to your family, this is the perfect event for you.

We want to make this an enjoyable time and you'll also be able to enjoy a pet costume contest, dog games and activities, an animal communicator, a pet portrait station, gourmet food trucks, a DJ , a raffle, vendors, and much more!

 

Adoption fees will be discounted for the event and all adopters will receive a goody bag with a collar, ID tag and other fun stuff!  For more information on this event, click here. 

Just a few weeks ago, we saw the "Miami 11" arrive at our shelter. Now we hope to see them lead a proud pack of animals into new homes. 

Help Us Spread the Word: Mega Match-A-Thon

Max Can't Wait to Meet You

If you or someone you know has ever thought of adopting your first or another animal, then we have the perfect event for you. Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League is proud to be a part of the 2013 Mega Match-A-Thon.  

The event is part of a nationwide effort that’s coordinated by The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). 

Thanks to a $10,000 grant from the ASPCA, we are planning a huge, weekend adoption celebration that has a goal of finding new homes for 200 animals. Keep in mind that we are aiming for 200 quality adoptions. The League and our partner shelters will follow our normal adoption protocols.

To help us reach our goal, we’ve invited many rescue groups from across our area to our campus. So if you're looking to adopt a dog or a cat, you will have an amazing number and variety to meet in one place.

You’ll also be able to visit with pet service vendors and enjoy other fun activities. To find out more, click here.

This special event will take place on Saturday and Sunday (Oct 19 & 20) from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

To help us make this a historic day for our community, we need your help:

1. Help us spread the word. We know there are many people who are thinking about adopting an animal in our community. This is a perfect chance to find a new best friend. Staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide support.

We would hate for someone to miss out simply because they weren't aware of the event. 

2. We need volunteers. As you can imagine, for an event this big, we need help in a variety of areas. While we'd love to spend the day with you, it's more than okay to come for a shift. Specific needs will be defined on Monday but for now we're asking if you can let us know if you are interested in being part of this event.

To start this process, please contact Juliette at j.rohr@peggyadams.org or call her at 561-472-8855. 

Here are some of the dogs who will be up for adoption from our shelter. This clip is of their arrival:

 

We Have Much to Celebrate

While Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League has been a part of our community since 1925, our clinic was created in 1973. As we preparer for its 40th birthday, we thought it would be fun to look back at this facility as well as our organization.

We estimate that during the past 40 years, 200,000 spay/neuter surgeries have been performed in our clinic. The clinic has also given people an affordable source of vaccinations for our animals.

To find out more about our clinic, click here.