The Washington Animal Rescue League has received a $25,000 Pedigree Foundation Grant. The funds will be used for behavioral rehabilitation of dogs.
The Pedigree Foundation has chosen the Washington Animal Rescue League ("the League") to be one of ten organizations to receive one of its Innovation Grants to increase dog adoptions. In the case of the League, the funds will be used to enhance the work of the behavior and training department, which helps homeless and abandoned dogs overcome behavioral obstacles to adoption such as lack of socialization, food and toy guarding, extreme shyness, and fear of people and new situations.
The training department consists of four professional, certified trainers, whose work is supported by a specially trained corps of about 20 volunteers.
“The League takes in animals who have nowhere else to go, and the rehabilitation of many of them can be challenging,” Dr. Gary Weitzman, the League’s CEO, points out. “We have to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to helping some of the dogs become suitable companions. This often entails a lot of effort by our behavior and training specialists, so we are very grateful for the Pedigree Foundation’s grant. It will help us find more great homes for great dogs.”
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