Info For Attending Rescues and Shelters

NEXT SUPER DOG ADOPTION DAY WILL BE AT WATERFIRE ARTS CENTER,
IN PROVIDENCE ON SATURDAY JUNE 15TH 2024

Our Goal:

To provide exposure for your dogs and match them with loving families. Over 90% of people want to adopt their next pet, so we invite you to bring your dogs to this lovely location, where we will promote the event and all your available pets.

Requirements:

  •   All rescues adopting on the day must be Registered in RI or a be RI based Shelter.

  •   Attending rescues must have a RI base or support to deal with any failed adoptions.

  •   Only bring friendly dogs. There will be thousands of people and hundreds of dogs.

  •   Only bring dogs that are dog and people friendly that can cope with large crowds.

  •   All dogs are to be on leash or play pens, not in cages.

  •   Same day adoptions will be at your discretion.

  •   Submit to me a specific DEM form, with each dog's info no later than 3 days prior to the event.

  •   Attendance at the event day Volunteer meeting is compulsory for all attending Rescues and Shelters.

What is expected of Your Agency:

•   Provide your own staff, table, chairs and identifying banners.

•   Name Identification for every dog, written on collar.

•   Identifying apparel (scarf, bandana) for each dog from your agency and tee for each of your representatives.

•   Literature and knowledgeable staff regarding the adoption process per your agency.

•   Puppies under 20 weeks and any not fully inoculated: Bring play pens, tarps, piddle pads and hand sanitizer.

 Paperwork:

•   All dogs over 3 months need a rabies certificate. Puppies and adult dogs need age appropriate vaccines.

•   All dogs coming from outside RI need a CVI, if they are being adopted at the event.

•  The CVI (Certificate of Veterinary Inspection) must be issued by the origin State's Department of Agriculture. 

 •  Address it to the Adoption Event location in RI. It must be issued no more than 10 days prior to the event.

 •  If dogs are not being adopted on the day, they do not need a CVI.

 •  RI state veterinarians will be checking paperwork at the event.

Adoptions:

  •  Same day adoptions will be at your discretion.

  •  RI Registered Category A groups can adopt on the day.

  •  RI Registered Category B groups, that have completed RI quarantine laws can be adopted on the day.

  •  Out-of-state Category B groups can come for "meet and greets".

  •  Category B cannot adopt that day, but may do when they return home.

What to Expect for your Dogs:

•   The facilities provide plenty of room, with indoor and outdoor areas in case of rain, heat or cold.

•   This will be a family friendly event so please bring ONLY your nice dogs.

•   Most dogs will be on leash, but bring some crates for rest periods.

•   If you cannot bring a handler for each dog we will provide one.

•   We have qualified dog trainers to supervise the doggie interactions and meet and greets.

•   Veterinarians and vet techs will be available all day to help with any medical problems and for health checks.

Event Marketing:

•   AlwayAdopt.com will promote all your available dogs and information on the website and all social media.

•   30’ x 4’ banner directly on highway, four 4’x6’ road signs and posters .

•   News Channel 12 TV and Channel 10 TV and several live broadcasts on radio.

•   The Providence Journal and several other RI newspaper articles.

•   The added attractions included a food truck and a veterinary clinic. 

Massachusetts has a further 48 hour quarantine requirement. You will need to be registered in MA to adopt to an MA resident and you will need to have made prior arrangements with a facility in MA. Alternatively make it clear to attendees that you are not able to adopt to them.

 We will be in touch to discuss your participation in further detail. Email us via Contact Us with any questions.