When you’ve found your new pet, you’re ready to fill out the application! Someone will get back to you within 48 hours of submission.
The Adoption Process
Application
Approval
Once you are approved, a volunteer or foster parent will reach out to you to schedule a meet and greet with the soon to be pet.
Home Visit
After the meet and greet, we’ll schedule a home visit for your soon to be pet to get acquainted with their new environment..
The Home Visit
If the home visit goes well, you’ll start a 10 day trial with your potential new pet! We’ll collect the adoption fee at this time and will offer full refund of adoption fee if the pet is returned for any reason in the first 10 days. You can pay the fee via credit card, check, or website donation.
After the 10 day trial, if you decide this furry friend has found their forever home, you can finalize the adoption process by completing the adoption contract. Once finalized, you will receive your new pet’s prior medical records and their microchip will be transfered to you.
So what's the deal with Adoption Fees?
You may wonder why rescues charge an adoption fee. Many of our rescue animals have initial medical needs including heartworm treatment, Feline Combo test, surgery and vaccinations. The adoption fees never fully offset these additional costs, but it does allow us to save more lives and cover expenses.
Adoption fees may vary dependent on the age of the cat or kitten along with other factors.
An adoption fee can end up saving you money! Shelters and rescue groups usually cover initial veterinary costs to prepare the pet for a new home. Adoption fees often include:
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Veterinary wellness visit and exam $50-100
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Spaying or neutering $150-400
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Distemper vaccination $20-30×2
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Rabies vaccination $15-25
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Feline Leukemia/FIV test (for cats) $30-50
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Flea/tick treatment $50-200
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Microchip $25-80
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Deworming $20-50
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Collar and an identification tag $5-10
TOTAL: $425-880 (Few shelters or rescue groups would ask this much for an adoption fee.)
Ready to adopt?
Some things to keep in mind.
- You must be over 21
- ALL pets in the home must be altered, unless medical reason with vet confirmation is the case.
- Your residence must meet city and residential requirements for pets, such as size of dog allowed, fence height, etc.
- If you are renting your home, you must show proof of landlord approval. Please review your rental agreement for any breed restrictions.
- If you have had a vet in the last 5 years, let them know we will be calling them to discuss your pet(s)
- As a standard policy, we do not adopt puppies under 6 months into apartments. This is based on history and experience as puppies require ongoing attention and training and can be quite noisy with whining and crying when left alone for extended hours. Exceptions will be made on a case by case basis.
- Don’t forget to check out our adoptables! If you find one you would like to welcome into your home let us know! We also recommend attending an adoption even to find your next furry friend!
Make a Difference
Foster
Looking for opportunities to help? You may be able to foster a cat or dog while we look for a permanent home.
Donate
If you can’t adopt or foster one of our cats or dogs, you can help them get what they need by making a donation.