Adopting a friend
To adopt an animal from us we will require that you fill out our on-line application and have at least one or more interviews with you. Adoption fees vary and cover the costs of a comphrehensive vet exam, spay/neuter, vaccinations, heartworm test, heartworm medications while in our care, wormings, flea treatments, professional grooming if needed and whatever additional medical treatment or medications are prescribed. These fees are tax deductible. We also reserve the right to make a home visit to see where the animal is to be kept and verify fencing is secure. We take our adoptions very seriously, and reserve the right to choose the best home possible for those that can not speak for themselves!!!
We will consider adoptions from out of the area. If you want to adopt
through us and are out of town, you will need to go through the
application process, interview and also submit photos of your home and
yard. You will also be responsible for picking up your animal if
approved for adoption, which may mean driving or flying. We WILL NOT
drive an animal to you nor will we ship. If you do fly to pick up, the
animal must accompany you in the cabin of the plane.
THE ADOPTION PROCESS:
Please be aware that this process can take time. We are all volunteers, some with full time jobs and family commitments too. BE PATIENT WITH US!
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PLEASE NOTE: We are oftentimes unable to respond to every applicant who applies for a dog or animal. We are volunteers with families and jobs, therefore our time is limited. WE KEEP OUR WEBSITE UPDATED, SOMETIMES TO THE MINUTE! So if a dog is no longer listed, please check our "successes" on the left hand menu. This means the dog has been adopted.
Also, we do not adopt on a first-come, first-served basis. We try to make the best match for the humans and the dogs. This may mean that you are not selected to adopt a certain dog, but it doesn't mean that you can't apply for another dog who might be a more suitable match. We will review applications and if you seem to be a match, we will contact you. Remember, we know these animals the best and what their needs are.
1. Application is filled out.
2. Application is reviewed.
3. If selected, a volunteer will conduct a phone interview with you. If at that time, you are approved, then we can proceed to the next step.
4. References are checked and if you live in the area, a home visit will be made. If out of town, we will ask you to submit photos of your home and yard or contact a local rescue to conduct a home visit. Also at this point, we will have had several phone conversations with you to get to know you and your situation better.
5. If your references check out, then an appointment can be made to meet the animal. If this meeting goes well, you may bring your new baby home!