Compassion In Action is a nonprofit organization comprised of volunteers dedicated to ending the suffering and death that result from pet overpopulation. Our direct action programs provide immediate relief to animals in need while educational efforts focus on permanent solutions to pet overpopulation. By promoting shelter adoptions and implementing ideas to prevent relinquishment while encouraging spaying/neutering, our goal is to help end the epidemic killing of millions of homeless animals in this country each year. We find it unfathomable that society accepts the killing of innocent animals as a solution to a preventable problem. We’re committed to changing the perception that animals are disposable. We want to awaken people’s consciousness to the fact that every year in this country, millions of healthy, but homeless, animals are warehoused in shelters where their loneliness, fear and pain end in death. Society callously accepts this suffering as routine and this senseless killing as a standard means of population control. It’s unacceptable for animals to pay with their lives for a problem caused by human negligence. We place the responsibility on humans, who are supposed to have superior intelligence and who have it within their power to prevent their pet from having another litter; humans, who burden shelter workers with the task of taking innocent lives, casually walking away and in all likelihood, returning months later with another litter to be killed. Killing the victims will never be a solution. We must prevent the problem. Compassion In Action’s programs involve not only on providing immediate relief to animals in need, but also focus on permanent solutions to pet overpopulation: education and spaying/neutering. Our focus is to end euthanasia as a means of population control. And our underlying purpose is change society’s fundamental attitude toward animals. We don’t expect everyone to value them as much as we do. But do expect people to be responsible for the pets in their care. And this means having them spayed or neutered to stop perpetuating the problem and recognizing that adopting a pet is a lifelong decision. Tragically, it’s too late for the countless animals that have already lost their lives, but because pet overpopulation is entirely preventable, there is hope for the future. If you share our philosophy, we hope you’ll join our efforts.
First, thank you for thinking rescue! Our adoption process beings with an application. While it may seem lengthy and involved, it’s a useful tool to help us match families with compatible pets. Carefully answering each question shows us you’re serious in your commitment to adopt. Once the application is approved, in most cases, we schedule a home visit. This is not done to evaluate housekeeping skills. It only considers your home’s suitability for a particular pet. Seeing your home/yard and meeting your other pets may also allow us to offer suggestions on integrating your new family member. It most cases, it simply reassures those who are emotionally bonded to the animal, particularly the foster family, that the pet they’ve come to love will be in a safe and nurturing environment. Following the home visit, you pick up your new family member! The adoption process is not intended to intimidate or deter potential adopters. We want to place the animals in our care, as this allows us to save others in jeopardy. If you see an animal listed that you think would be perfect for you, but you have concerns about our adoption requirements, please contact us. If you’re not local, we still encourage you to apply. In some cases, we may be able to assist in transportation. While we feel it’s best to meet a prospective pet in person before adopting, we understand that sometimes an animal’s picture and story simply capture your heart. In such cases, speaking with the foster family can provide helpful insight on the pet you’re considering. Please note that we do not adopt animals on a “first come, first serve” basis, but rather strive to find each pet the most suitable home. Every pet in our program has lost its home at least once and most were in grave danger of losing their lives. After suffering the anguish of being abandoned once, we want to make every effort to ensure each pet’s next home is forever.