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My name is Selena!

Posted over 10 months ago | Updated 1 week ago

Adoption process
1

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

2

Submit Application

3

Meet the Pet

4

Interview

5

Sign Adoption Contract

6

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Age
Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
47 lb (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
52879493

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Weight: 47lbs
Energy Level: High
Suggested Home: A High activity level home with people willing to keep her mentally stimulated.
Dogs: I have been able to make some friends here at AWA!
Knows: I know sit, down, stay, touch, place and love learning new things.
Fun Facts: I enjoy puzzle toys, learning new things, and hiking!
Origin: I'm from Gulfport MS!
Shelter
Animal Welfare Association

Contact info

Pet ID
52879493
Contact
Address
509 Centennial Blvd, Voorhees, NJ 08043

Their adoption process

1.

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Come in during our open hours and find your next pet!

2.

Submit Application

Complete an application (can be done online prior to coming in)

3.

Meet the Pet

Meet the pet, ask questions, and interact with them.

4.

Interview

Sit down with an Adoptions Counselor to make sure you/ the pet are a perfect fit for each other.

5.

Sign Adoption Contract

Once the adoption is approved, you will sign the contract and pay the adoption fee.

6.

Take the Pet Home

That's it. Congrats on your new best friend!

Additional adoption info

We believe in an open, judgement-free adoption process. Our goal is to find the right fit for both you and the animal during your time at AWA.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Our Adoption Center is open to walk-ins M-F.

Feel free to come in and browse, then just ask us to meet the pet you fell in love with.

To check out available pets online: https://www.awanj.org/adopt/

For hours: https://www.awanj.org/hours-directions/

Have questions about the process or a particular animal? Email Adoptions@awanj.org

More about this shelter

Animal Welfare Association (AWA), a private, non-profit, 501(c)3 animal welfare organization, operates the oldest and largest low-cost pet clinic, adoption center and no-kill animal shelter in South Jersey.

We do not receive funds from the government or national groups. We rely upon local donations to fund our life-saving programs.

Through a variety of innovative programs including adoptions, veterinary services, pet therapy, trap-neuter-return and humane education, we strive to ensure that animal companionship is accessible to all.