Animal Turn-over

     What am I talking about when I say, "Animal turn-over?"  I have noticed that the animals in the Wake County Animal Center change quickly.  For example, I went and photographed on Friday, May 18th and then went back on Sunday, May 20th.  When I went into one of the dog rooms, I noticed many new faces and that some of the faces I saw on Friday were no longer there.  I kept in my mind that some of the dogs could have been adopted.  I also kept in my mind that some of the dogs were in foster care.  For example, last week, Lauren and I cuddled and spent time with a dog named Achilles. When I was looking for Achilles, I realized Achilles was not in any of the dog rooms.  I looked on the centers website and found that Achilles was in foster care!  I was surprised to see many empty dog kennels in one of the rooms; however, when I went to the room the center was using for new intake, I knew why.  The new intake room was full of different dogs that I had not seen on Friday.  The number of new dogs in the new intake room was shocking.  From Friday to Sunday, so many new faces were looking at me as I passed by the dog kennels.
     I also noticed a few new cat and kitten faces; however, I was a little surprised that I did not see more new cats and kittens than I did.  I did notice that one of the cats I photographed last week had a deposit and was getting adopted.  I was thrilled to walk past Fiona Frosting's cage and see that she had a deposit slip...Fiona Frosting is getting adopted!  I know that animal turn-over is due to many reasons.  For example, some animals are reclaimed by their owners.  Other animals go to foster homes.  Some animals are adopted and taken to their new home.  Another thing to consider is the animals who are euthanized.  Although this is not something I prefer to think about, I know that all the animals unfortunately do not find homes and do not stay at the center forever.  All of these considerations contribute to the animal turn-over at the center.

Aerial 71676
Photo Courtesy of Brittany Murray
Photo Taken: May 23rd, 2012

     I first met Aerial last week.  I could not help but notice how adorable this puppy was and immediately entered the kennel to begin playing with her!  I photographed Aerial that day and she was one of my 11 photos that I submitted last week.  I am pleased to say that Aerial has a deposit and is getting adopted!  I am so happy that Aerial has a deposit and is going home!  I was so excited when I heard the news!  This is such a sweet puppy with a great deal of love to offer!  She was still at the center yesterday; however, she has a deposit.  I think that Aerial had a deposit because she is a puppy and is very "adoptable."  Just one look at that sweet face can melt anyone's heart.  I believe that puppies are often adopted more quickly than some of the older dogs and this is one of the contributing factors of Aerial's adoption.