Additional adoption info
Adoption process
1)We require an initial application to ensure that the animal being inquired about will be a good fit for the potential adopters. We are unable to answer specific questions about the animal(s) being inquired about, the foster is the only one with more detailed info. We do not provide personal contact info for the foster before hand, the foster will contact the applicant. You must fill out the application and read the rest of the steps and procedures for approval. Please allow a week for response. Sometimes volunteer are unable to get back to every single inquiry, they do their best to, but due to the high volume of inquiries it is not always possible. If there is no response, generally the animal being inquired about is adoption pending or adopted. Please do not send duplicate emails.
Please click the link and fill out the application and continue reading the next steps:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemNzLXt4xiQ65TjJm2jY8Pvwk32d7K15d3z46zuqL5ya8zpA/viewform
2) Shortly after, the foster for the animal being inquired about will contact the applicant and answer any questions or concerns and proceed with a meeting. We can not guarantee a response for every applicant but we do our best. If you have not heard back from a volunteer then in most cases the dog or cat is adoption pending or we have closed off applications due to an overwhelming response.
3) A home check is mandatory to complete any dog adoptions. Cat adoptions are subject to approval with the coordinator and the foster. The home visit is to ensure the atmosphere is safe and conducive to healthy growth and development for the animal. We do allow out of area adoptions on a case by case basis, please discuss this with the foster and their coordinator.
4) Adoption finalization - upon approval of both the foster and the coordinator or the adoption manager, home check is approved, the adoption can be finalized if the animal has already been vetted and an adoption contract and adoption fee will finalize the adoption.
5) All cats and dogs are exposed to other cats and dogs unless otherwise noted. We make no guarantee as to any animals lineage, disposition, or medical history. We disclose any information we have about animals but most come in with unknown histories. We do any necessary medical care prior to adoption along with the rescues standard, spay and neuter, worming and flea treatment, vaccination, and microchiping protocol.
*****your inquiry submission does not guarantee an adoption. We can't hold animals, applicants should be ready to adopt or we will place their application on hold until such a time comes when there will be adequate time for adjustment and bonding with your new companion. Adopters must meet dogs and cats In their foster homes, for both the animals safety and the fosters, we will deny any application that tries to go around that. Please read all of the procedures before inquiring***
Adoption fees range according to breed, age, and medical care required and any history.
Dog adoption fees - 7 years and under $100-$375
Purebred dogs 6 years and under $150 and up
Medium - large breed puppies $300 -$850
Geriatric & hospice dogs - $150 or fees waived and the dog is sponsored and veterinary care is provided for the remainder of the dogs life depending on the sponsorship or particular case.
Purebred & general dogs over 8 years $100-$250
Hospice & special need medical dogs - $adoption fee waived
*hospice dogs if part of the sponsorship and noted will have vet bills covered for life. Must be approved match. match priorities for seniors and veterans.
Kitten adoption fees $45-$175
Adult cat adoption fees - $35-$150
Purebred kitten adoption fees $150 and up
Geriatric & special needs cats - *case by case basis* fees are generally waived to approved homes.
The adoptions fees are subject to change and are evaluated for each individual animal.
A portion of each adoption feed is given back to the community through donated supplies, community TNR, microchipping assistance or to support other rescues and shelters. The adoption fee for each animal includes vaccination - age appropriate, microchip, spay/neuter, worming, flea treatment, heartworm testing * older dogs*, dental work *older dogs*,*disposition and behavioral screening, leash, collar, and medical records *if not given at the time of the adoption, please send a written request and allow up for 30 days for medical record transfer*. Puppys go home with a basic starter kit, some of the food they are currently on, leash, collar, potty pads, bowls, flea/tick preventative, chew/toys.
