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Behavior

Pets with challenging behaviors often need a little extra help and out-of-the-box thinking to move them toward adoption.

You can decrease pets’ length of stay, and create more positive outcomes, by identifying and addressing issues with behavior. This can take a multi-faceted approach involving evaluations, enrichment and training programs, and in-home support for adopters and fosters.

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