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But in some cases of unadopted developments, the value of the bond is not enough to cover the cost of extensive repair works needed to bring it to an adoptable standard.

Do you feel like “Puppy Bowl” has impacted the public’s perception of what dogs are “more” or “less” adoptable?

All adoptable animals that were there before the fire were moved — to shelters in Sacramento, Santa Barbara, San Diego and other cities — to make way for the fire refugees.

Experts might call that a good thing, since most rescues work with fosters, and it's healthier for adoptable felines to be cared for in private home settings than kenneled for long periods.

Dogs that had been labeled adoptable to the public were now being marked for euthanasia, the email said.