As I spend our extra time volunteering at the Effingham Co. Animal Control Shelter walking and socializing dogs, I develop Bonds and Trust with the K9s I have interact with over time. Many of the dogs turn into completely different personalities just by crossing the street and taking a short 20min walk. Shelter life is a high stress environment, there is no way around it. That being said, living in a Shelter, sadly, is one of the best things that has happened to many of our Furends at the Shelter, as ECAC provides excellent care for all the animals that live there. Shelters are not meant to be a long term solution and all the dogs up there long for a home and structured companionship.

The next step is adoption for these dogs. Transitioning from a Shelter to a Home is not always easy and usually takes two months before an animal settles in. Grateful Dog Walks always offers Special Rates for the first Two months for dogs I have a relationship with, when adopted from ECAC. It is our hope that this will help with the Transition from Shelter to Home to be as smooth as possible for our Furends!

Dogs come and go from the Shelter constantly. If you know of a dog at the shelter that is not seen featured on the web page, that you are considering adopting, do not hesitate to reach out for the Adopted Dog rates!!!