It sure is a happy holiday for all the dogs under the care of the Minneapolis Animal Care and Control Center as all have been adopted in time for Christmas! This is such a wonderful and inspiring news! Indeed, everything is possible if enough political will is present!
But how was this possible, you ask? It was very simple! As the entire staff was geared towards having all the animals in their care adopted, they created a one-day exclusive event! They held a ‘Clear the Shelter’ event that effectively waived adopting fees! Given the effecting publicity, urgency, and perks, the shelter was indeed empty by the end of the day!
Dramas even ensued as some dogs had multiple adopters. In the interest of fairness, the volunteers opted to decide through a random raffle draw. A strict rule was also applied when it comes to the order of adoptions. A first-come, first-served basis policy was implemented with a caveat that those who come before the shelter is opened will not be considered as first in the order.
What a success the event was as all animals, including cats and tiny critters were adopted! The shelter happily shared the news in social media with a very satisfying photo of a notice by their door that says: ALL ANIMALS HAVE BEEN ADOPTED. NO ANIMALS AVAILABLE.
Isn’t that just the absolutely best?! We wish for all animal shelters to be in such a similar state! All dogs deserve all the love and a place to call their forever home.
A salute to all the staff and team leaders of the Minneapolis Animal Care and Control Center! All of you are such stellar inspirations! The amount of joy the you brought forth to the families with their new dogs and the dogs with their now forever homes is priceless! What a team! Job well done! More power to all!