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Paws For Seniors is a rescue organization founded in 2011. We are passionate about rescuing adult and senior dogs and cats and finding them loving homes. Our goal is to provide the best possible care for each animal, including medical exams, vaccinations, blood work, spay/neuter, dental care, and any other necessary treatments. Our focus is on rehabilitating these animals and watching them transform into happy and healthy family members.
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
We are a Foster Home Based All Breed rescue, located in Virginia We work hard every day to help Senior Dogs and Cats who become homeless for any number of reasons find homes where they can live out their lives with dignity and love!
Additional adoption info
Paws For Seniors Adoption Process
Thank you for your interest in adopting a Paws For Seniors pet. Potential adopters must follow our adoption process, which includes an adoption application, an interview, reference check, and a home visit. Pre-qualification Applications may be submitted in advance will be kept on file.
BEFORE COMPLETING THE ADOPTION QUESTIONAIRE, YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING:
• Lifestyle (House, Apartment, Single, Busy schedule, etc.)
• Preference of male or female dog or cat.
• Desired personality and energy level (playfulness, calm, dominant, needy, etc.)
• Appropriate age of the pet for your family.
• Age of any children/grandchildren you may have. Ordinarily, our pets are not suitable for homes with children under 5.
• Have a family meeting to discuss how adding a pet will impact your lifestyle and ensure that everyone in the household is ready to adopt a new dog or cat.
THE PROCESS
1. Submit an application. We make every effort to respond to all applications received within 3 days.
2. Adoption Applications may be submitted for pre-approval and will be kept on file.
3. Initial interviews by phone or email will be made within one week after receipt of your application.
4. If the application is approved, we will schedule a home visit. All members of your family must be present.
5. After home visit and upon approval, an Adoption Contract will be processed.
6. Non Refundable Adoption Fees: Dogs: $250.00 Cats $150.00 we encourage additional donations to help us care for future pets.
Adoption application
Harrisonburg, VA 22803
5366 Valley Road,
P.O.Box 705,
Berkeley Springs,
WV
25411
PO Box 2524,
Winchester,
VA
22604
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