Who This Is For
You don't need to be an expert. You just need support.
- First-time dog adopters who want to start on the right foot
- Adopters of reactive, fearful, or shut-down dogs
- Families with kids bringing home a shelter dog for the first time
- Dogs with unknown histories where you're not sure what to expect
- Anyone told "this dog needs an experienced handler" but fell in love anyway
What Safe Landing is — and isn't
I'm not a dog trainer or veterinary behaviorist. Safe Landing is transition support: helping you set up your home, understand what your dog is going through, and know when something is normal versus when to call a professional.
Think of it as the difference between handing someone a pamphlet about swimming and having someone stand at the edge of the pool for the first two weeks.
Hi, I'm Delisa. I'm a shelter volunteer, Pet First Aid & CPR certified, and I see dogs get returned every week because adopters didn't have the support they needed. Safe Landing exists because I believe every adoption deserves a fighting chance.