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PAWsitive Difference

Las Vegas, NV 89145

Contact
Email adopt@pawsitivedifference.org
Phone
cats & dogs at PAWsitive Difference

Areas PAWsitive Difference serves

Las Vegas, Henderson, and North Las Vegas

PAWsitive Difference's adoption process

1.

Interview

Email adopt@pawsitivedifference.org
Tell us about the dog you are interested in and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

2.

Meet the Pet

Most people meet the pets at our adoption events. We can also try to arrange a meet and greet.

3.

Submit Application

Our applications have a two week trial period, if you or the dog finds that they are not a fit, you will get your adoption fee returned.

4.

Approve Application

Gates must have lock(s), bars not too far apart where dog can fit through, holes under gates or wall, etc.

5.

Pay Fee

6.

Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We will conduct a home check as well as a meet and greet with any existing animals in the home (they must be fixed and up to date on shots). Adopters will then complete the adoption contract and pay the adoption fee, which depends on the age of the pet, breed and any medical the dog received.

About PAWsitive Difference

The primary goal of PAWsitive Difference is to rescue, foster and find forever families for displaced and abandoned dogs, as well as those from kill list shelters. We also support Veterans and senior citizens with keeping their dogs by providing assistance with feeding costs, grooming, and veterinary care.

PAWsitive Difference's adopted pets

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Why should you adopt?

Dog adoption and cat adoption saves lives. Adopt a dog or adopt a cat and you'll have a friend for life.

What is the difference between adopting a dog, adopting a cat, adopting a kitten or adopting a puppy versus getting dogs for sale, cats for sale, puppies for sale or kittens for sale from a dog breeder or a cat breeder?

When someone is breeding puppies or breeding kittens, they are creating new dogs and cats who need homes. Some people are interested in a very specific breed of dog, cat, puppy or kitten and they think the only way to find that specific breed is to buy a dog for sale or buy a cat for sale from a puppy breeder or a kitten breeder. Yet animal shelters are filled with dogs and cats who must find homes.

So rather than buying a dog or puppy for sale from a dog breeder or buying a cat or kitten for sale from a cat breeder, we encourage people to adopt a dog, adopt a cat, adopt a puppy or adopt a kitten at their local animal shelter, SPCA, humane society or pet rescue group.