The American SPCA opened its Behavioral Rehabilitation Center in Madison NJ this week. The Center is the first ever facility dedicated strictly to providing behavioral rehabilitation to canine victims of cruelty such as those confiscated from puppy mills and hoarding cases. Dr. Pamela Reid, vice president of the ASPCA's Anti-Crueltly Behavior Team, said the intention of the facility is to reduce the number of animals euthanized as a result of behavior issues and increase their adoptability.
"For some animals, the reality is that after a lifetime of neglect and abuse, the rescue is just the beginning of their journey to recovery," she said. "The ASPCA recognized the need for a rehabilitation center that will provide rescued dogs customized behavior treatment and more time to recover, increasing the likelihood that they will be adopted."
The facility is a two year research project financed by the ASPCA. The building, which features 27 kennels, an office, real life rooms, treatment rooms and common areas cost more than $500,000 (USD). The ASPCA will pay all expenses including vaccinations, spaying or neutering, treatments and other care.
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