Our Guiding Principles / Mission Statement:
WAGS Pet Adoption is dedicated to enhancing animal welfare through sheltering, adoption, education, spay/neuter, and community outreach in the cities of Westminster, Stanton, and Seal Beach, California. Our mission is to provide exceptional care, advocacy, and shelter for stray animals while implementing effective, responsible programs. We are committed to working with our local community with compassion, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to the well-being of animals that enter our shelter.
Education for the community on reducing the unhealthy and stray population
Strive for lower euthanasia rates
Always place for permanent FURever homes
Promote advocacy
Ensure proper shelter
Our goals include:
Providing High-Quality Care:
To consistently offer the pets the best possible shelter and medical attention, ensuring their health and well-being.
Promoting Adoption:
To increase the number of successful adoptions, we match animals with loving families, creating lasting bonds.
Community Engagement:
To educate and engage the local community about responsible pet ownership and animal welfare issues.
Advocacy and Support:
To advocate for animal rights and provide ongoing support to pet owners, helping to prevent future cases of lost or vulnerable animals.
Our core values are:
Compassion:
We treat every animal and person with kindness and empathy.
Integrity:
We uphold honesty and transparency in all our actions and communications.
Respect:
We honor the dignity and worth of every human and animal individual.
Commitment:
We are dedicated to our mission and the animals we serve, striving for excellence in all we do.
Collaboration:
We work with volunteers, partners, and the community to achieve common goals.
Innovation:
We embrace new ideas and approaches to improve animal welfare and our services.
Education:
We believe in the power of knowledge to inspire and create change.
Stewardship:
We responsibly manage our resources to maximize our impact.
Diversity:
We value diverse perspectives and experiences, fostering an inclusive environment.
Empowerment:
We empower individuals and communities to make a positive difference in the lives of animals.
Through our dedicated efforts, we aim to enhance the well-being of animals and strengthen the bond between pets and their families in our community.