ABOUT PETS MIRACLE NETWORK...
Monica Seaton, Shelter Manager
Prior to starting Pets Miracle Network, I worked for the Humane Society in Dodge City. They were often forced to turn away older dogs (seven years of age and older) due to low adoption rates or health problems. These dogs were victim to an array of circumstances: owners moved away and couldn't take dogs with them, moved to nursing homes, passed away, couldn’t afford veterinary bills, or simply didn't want their pets anymore. I was deeply saddened by these dogs’ situations and felt strongly that no dog deserves to die when they have many happy years yet to be lived.
In 2001, I found the perfect place to house these pets and start Pets Miracle Network. We are still here today. Our property houses four acres with kennels on site. Over the years, we’ve made improvements such as installing central heating and air for our kennels, building a new roof, and constructing indoor/outdoor runs. We are a 501(c)(3) no-kill nonprofit organization, and have five employees who help take care of all the animals. We do not place our dogs without a home check or veterinarian reference, and we always take our dogs back if the adoption doesn’t work out. We try hard to place pets with the right person. Although we specialize in senior pets, we have a variety of ages. Our oldest dog was 17 years of age and was here since 2001.
Today, I am still a member of the Humane Society. They are now working with rescues and sending dogs out to other states, rather than subjecting them to being euthanized. When they acquire an older dog that may have trouble getting adopted, they call me to take the dog in, which I am glad to do! Though we have capacity for about 200 animals, we are currently down to 60 dogs and 6 cats. The number of adoptions has been down for the last couple of years because of age, problems of marking, and other reasons I do not understand. We have had to send animals away due to financial struggles. Fortunately, we are able to work with other no-kill rescues in different parts of the state and country so they could take in these animals. We also try to help other rescues in need if they are overloaded with pets.
As long as there are dogs in need of a home, we will be in need of finances to support them! If you are able, please consider donating to our cause, and share with your friends and family about our shelter.
Prior to starting Pets Miracle Network, I worked for the Humane Society in Dodge City. They were often forced to turn away older dogs (seven years of age and older) due to low adoption rates or health problems. These dogs were victim to an array of circumstances: owners moved away and couldn't take dogs with them, moved to nursing homes, passed away, couldn’t afford veterinary bills, or simply didn't want their pets anymore. I was deeply saddened by these dogs’ situations and felt strongly that no dog deserves to die when they have many happy years yet to be lived.
In 2001, I found the perfect place to house these pets and start Pets Miracle Network. We are still here today. Our property houses four acres with kennels on site. Over the years, we’ve made improvements such as installing central heating and air for our kennels, building a new roof, and constructing indoor/outdoor runs. We are a 501(c)(3) no-kill nonprofit organization, and have five employees who help take care of all the animals. We do not place our dogs without a home check or veterinarian reference, and we always take our dogs back if the adoption doesn’t work out. We try hard to place pets with the right person. Although we specialize in senior pets, we have a variety of ages. Our oldest dog was 17 years of age and was here since 2001.
Today, I am still a member of the Humane Society. They are now working with rescues and sending dogs out to other states, rather than subjecting them to being euthanized. When they acquire an older dog that may have trouble getting adopted, they call me to take the dog in, which I am glad to do! Though we have capacity for about 200 animals, we are currently down to 60 dogs and 6 cats. The number of adoptions has been down for the last couple of years because of age, problems of marking, and other reasons I do not understand. We have had to send animals away due to financial struggles. Fortunately, we are able to work with other no-kill rescues in different parts of the state and country so they could take in these animals. We also try to help other rescues in need if they are overloaded with pets.
As long as there are dogs in need of a home, we will be in need of finances to support them! If you are able, please consider donating to our cause, and share with your friends and family about our shelter.
