There's really a strong push toward adoption here. I think we set a record at the ribbon-cutting ceremony, with so many adoptions that we had to ask other facilities to bring their animals to us.

The new development is what causes the need. If the new development doesn't come through, then Avenue 62 is fine the way it is. With all the new development we are going to need some infrastructure.

The building of this facility really signals a transition into a new paradigm in terms of handling animal care in the Coachella Valley. This is a new facility, with new people and a new attitude.

Being adopted felt like reading a book that had the first chapter ripped out. You might be enjoying the plot and the characters, but you'd probably also like to read that first line, too. However, when you took the book back to the store to say that the first chapter was missing, they told you they couldn't sell you a replacement copy that was intact. What if you read that first chapter and realized you hated the book, and posted a nasty review on Amazon? What if you hurt the author's feelings? Better just to stick with your partial copy and enjoy the rest of the story.

Disk-based backup is still in the early stages of adoption in enterprises, and, even then, it is mostly limited to high-end enterprises,

Too many children in foster care are falling through cracks. . . . Be a hero -- take the time learn about adoption today.