So you have decided to invite a dog into your world.
This presentation is the first in two presentations about searching for your canine soulmate.

Opening up your life and heart to a shelter dog can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life.

Or it can evolve into a train wreck.

Every day, countless dogs find themselves in shelters for a variety of reasons, often through no fault of their own. As you browse the “Adopt Me” photos on shelter websites, it’s hard not to feel a wave of compassion. The images and heartfelt descriptions truly tug at your heartstrings, reminding us of the love and companionship these dogs are so eager to offer.

When considering the adoption of a dog, what criteria should guide your choice in your search for the perfect companion?

• What questions should you ask of the shelter or foster agency?

• When meeting a dog, what questions should you ask it while also understanding what the dog is communicating to you?
  

cost: free

date: April 12,2025
time: 11 am - 12:30 pm
location: Chilmark Public Library