The James P. and Anna C. Briggs Animal Adoption Center and Sanctuary (BAAC) became operational in October 2000, and is named in honor of Mrs. Anna C. Briggs and her deceased husband, Mr. James P. Briggs who, like Mrs. Briggs continues to do, dedicated his life to improving the plight of homeless animals in our Nation. As such, the BAAC is the incarnation of Mr. and Mrs. Briggs’ guiding philosophy:
Given the above, the BAAC is an incarnation of Mr. and Mrs. Briggs' guiding philosophy:
"Companion animals are sentient creatures who have intrinsic value in and of themselves. Therefore, our stewardship includes sanctity for their individual lives, and we will not participate in the killing of one animal in order to 'make room' for another animal. But rather, we will remain committed to each animal that comes into our care until such time as an appropriate adoptive home can be found, because this is part of the humane solution to ending animal suffering."
The BAAC operates under the auspices of The National Humane Education Society—a private, nonprofit, animal welfare organization—which relies solely on charitable contributions to fund its humane education and hands-on animal care programs.
The BAAC’s primary mission is to create a more humane world by placing companion animals into loving homes with compassionate people who
will fulfill lifelong commitments to them by accepting them as a member of their family.
On any given day, the BAAC has 70-plus dogs and 100 cats available for adoption via its Comprehensive Adoption Services program, which consists of seven essential components:
(1) Animal Intake through Rescue or Surrender
(2) Veterinary Care
(3) Bathing and Grooming
(4) Socialization—and Initial Obedience Training for Dogs
(5) Mandatory Adoption Counseling/Education
(6) Delivery of Dogs to their New Homes
(7) Follow-up Interviews with Adopters
The BAAC provides one of the highest standards of veterinary care available to its dogs and cats.
This veterinary care includes:
- Spay/Neuter before Adoption, including early-age spay/neuter of puppies and kittens
- Dental Cleanings
- Lyme, Erlichia, and Heartworm Testing for dogs
- Feline Leukemia and Feline AIDS Testing for cats
- Rabies Vaccinations
- DHLPP & Bordetella Vaccinations for dogs
- FeLV & FVRCP Vaccinations for cats
- Fecal Checks & Deworming (two treatment minimum)
Administrative Fees
Within the first month alone, the BAAC incurs costs of $400 to $800 per animal for the standard veterinary care listed above. To help offset a portion of these costs, the BAAC charges a $95.00 administrative fee in conjunction with each dog adoption and a $75.00 administrative fee in conjunction with each cat adoption.Any additional donation that individuals would like to give above the required administrative fee is greatly appreciated, and will help the BAAC continue its humane mission.
