Adoption Guidelines

Prospective Adopter Must:

  1. Be 21 years of age and have a valid ID with a current verifiable permanent address (Younger adults considered on a case-by-case basis)
  2. Have a permanent verifiable local phone number
  3. Ensure that all other adults living in the household have consented to the adoption
  4. Bring all children to meet the pet and Adopt-A-Pet volunteer before the adoption
  5. Renters must show copy of lease or other proof from landlord that the pet is allowed
  6. Have the financial ability to properly care for pet, including veterinary care
  7. Agree to have kittens and puppies spayed/neutered when they reach 6 months of age
  8. Adopt the pet as a permanent lifetime family member, and provide proper and sufficient veterinary care, food, water, exercise training and kind treatment.
  9. Provide the pet a safe and pleasant environment with love and attention, and not to leave the pet alone for long hours without another animal or human for companionship
  10. Fill out Adoption Application and participate in a phone and/or in-person interview
  11. Understand that this application must be approved.
  12. Sign an Adoption Contract and pay the Adoption Fee