ADOPTION PROCESS
Read all
the information listed below before starting the application.
Basic Rules
1 - Spaying and neutering is required if not already done
2 - Cats must leave in a carrier / dogs on a leash with collar
3 - Be sure you can come during our open hours: 12-3 pm Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat
4 - To adopt you must be 18 years or older
5 - We do long distance adoptions, but do not ship or transport pets
6 - Pets absolutely must be returned to OUR SHELTER if you cannot keep them
7 - Processing can take up to 24-48 hours -- we rarely do same day adoptions to avoid "impulse
pets". It also gives us time to do your paperwork
and microchip the pet.
Instructions
All lines on the application
require an answer or "n/a" (except driver's license). We understand the application is lengthy, but it really helps us to know the situation and feel confident this is a
great match for both pet and family.
Answer all questions completely, and give extra details where you can. Impress us with your experiences and plans. Even the best pet owners have accidents and problems, so we encourage you to explain the circumstance(s).
FALSE INFORMATION, OR FAILURE
TO MENTION A PET RESULTS IN DENIAL
Am I approved?
Completed applications are
reviewed by a committee and the most appropriate home for that particular pet will be chosen. All applications will remain on file for 2 months. Due to limited funding
and volunteers, only the chosen family can
be notified (emailed/called). If you are not notified it doesn't mean your application was not acceptable,
it may just mean someone else was chosen from the many applications submitted for that pet. We want the best matches so these pets are not homeless again. For "high demand" pets, applications pour in, unfortunately only one family
can get the pet, so several others will be disappointed. To show you've read our entire process, enter the words "we care" when asked on the application if you have read our process.
