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Part 1

What is Meet Your MatchTM?
 The APF uses the ASPCA’s Meet Your Match program in order to further increase the potential for successful adoptions of our shelter pups. The program was first developed and tested by certified Applied Animal Behaviorist Dr. Emily Weiss for the Kansas Humane Society of Wichita, where the program resulted in a 50% decline in return rates. Every year between 8 and 12 million companion animals enter shelters nationwide. The APF’s goal for every adoption is to find a permanent home, and using Meet Your Match is an effective (and fun) way for us to do that!

The Canine-ality Assessment allows the shelter staff to learn more about each dog. It will determine the dog’s general Canine-ality, friendliness, energy level, playfulness, and motivation. Each dog is scored and categorized as easy maintenance (purple), average maintenance (orange), or high maintenance (green)

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   Learn about the Canine-ality Assessment

   Dog Adopter Survey

What color...

is your...

dog?
Easy Maintenance Dogs
Average Maintenance Dogs
High Maintenance Dogs

COUCH POTATO
Like the easy life? Then I’m the perfect match for you. I’m a relaxed, laid back kind of dog who enjoys long naps, watching movies, curling up on laps, and walking very short distances from the couch to the food bowl and back.

CONSTANT COMPANION
Looking for an emotionally secure, mutually satisfying, low maintenance relationship? I am all you need. Let me sit at your feet, walk by your side, and I’ll be your devoted companion forever.

TEACHER’S PET
I’ve got the whole package – smart, fuzzy, four legs, love to learn and live to please. Go ahead, teach me anything. Sit, stay, balance your checkbook, I can do it all. Keep me entertained and I will be yours forever.

WALLFLOWER
Shy yet charming canine searching for patient owner with relaxed lifestyle. Looking for gentle guidance to help me come out of my shell. Treat me sweet and kind and I’ll blossom.

BUSY BEE
I’m a naturally playful, curious and trusting canine. Take me for a big walk every day; give me something to do. After my job’s done, I’ll curl up in with you in the evenings. I’m a dog on a mission to please you and myself.

GOOFBALL
I’m a fun-loving, happy-all-the-time, glass-is-half-full kind of dog looking for someone who loves to laugh and play around. Must have a great sense of humor and a bunch of tennis balls.

LIFE OF THE PARTY
I think everything is fun, interesting and meant for play, especially you. Anything you do, I’ll want to do too. With my own brand of surprise, life with me will keep you constantly on your toes, and the fun is guaranteed.

GO-GETTER
Want to get more exercise? Action is my middle name. My “Let’s GO!” lifestyle will keep you motivated to get outside and move. I’ve got tons of energy; and just like the sun, I’m burning and working 24 hours a day, seven days a week. I’ll run for miles, chase a ball for hours, and still want to play at the end of the day.

FREE SPIRIT
Intelligent, independent, confident and clever, I prefer making my own decisions but will listen to you if you make a good case. We’re partners in this adventure. Treat me like one and we’ll both live happily ever after.

 
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Part 2

The Dog Adopter Survey allows the shelter staff to learn more about you, the adopter. It will help determine what kind of Canine-ality you are looking for and will best match your experiences, expectations, lifestyle, and home environment to the dogs we have available for adoption. Your adopter survey also is scored and categorized into purple (for easy maintenance dogs), orange (for average maintenance dogs), or green (for high maintenance dogs).

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Then what? Once you complete your Dog Adopter Survey and speak with one of our adoption counselors, we will give you a color-coded guest pass (purple, orange, or green). You can feel free to walk through our adoption area and look for the color of dog that would be a match to your guest pass color. Then check in with an adoption counselor to visit with your new best friend.

So … what color are you?
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