Mission and Objectives of NGHH


HOME OUR MISSION CONTACT US HOMELESS HOUNDS Shelter Listings Courtesy Listings Other Listings KEEPING YOUR PET Overview Spay/Neuter Food Pantries Financial Assistance Moving FINDING A NEW HOME LOST & FOUND TIPS Escape-Proof Your Hound Finding the Lost Returning the Found TRAINING Overview Basic Hound Training Shy & Neglected Dogs Shy vs. Abused Separation Anxiety SPECIAL NEEDS DOGS Senior Dogs Laboratory Beagles Puppy Mill Dogs PHOTO GALLERY ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Books & DVDs Trainers & Behaviorists	OUR MISSION The mission of Nose to the Ground to Help Hounds is: To support our community-based shelters in caring for and adopting out hounds and hound mixes To prepare people to adopt these breeds/mixes To support adopters of these dogs with our online resources GOALS To assist as many hounds and hound mixes as possible to find homes To educate potential adopters about these breeds/mixes before adopting To support adopters of these breeds/mixes to ensure a successful relationship STRATEGY In order to attain these goals Nose to the Ground to Help Hounds will: Increase exposure for and promote Wisconsin and Northern Illinois shelter hounds and mixes—including senior and special needs dogs—that are available for adoption, via our website and social networking sites. Provide potential adopters with a site to view a wide range of hounds and mixes available for adoption throughout Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. Provide educational resources on our website for shelters, potential adopters and adopters on topics pertinent to hounds and mixes. Nose to the Ground to Help Hounds is not a rescue. See Finding a New Home for Your Hound for advice on this topic.