Adoption Application

Please be aware of our adoption fee. The current fees to adopt start at $75 for an adult cat, $100 for a unfixed (not spayed or neutered) kitten, $130 for a fixed kitten, $150 for an adult dog, and $175 for a puppy. Please keep in mind that these prices are subject to change based on individual animals needs, and sometimes we can make exceptions to the starting rates. If you are interested in finding more information about how your adoption fee is used, please visit our Donate page for more information.

Are you ready to get a new, furry family member and give them a fur-ever home? If you are interested in adopting a pet, please fill out the form and required questions below. We will be sure to get back to you as soon as possible!

Name

First Name

Last Name

Application Date

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Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Phone

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What type of animal?

Name of animal you are interested in:

Why are you choosing this animal?

Age and gender of all persons in home:

If you are under the age of 20 years old, you must have an adult above that age advocate for you to adopt and be part of the application process of adopting a pet from us.

Who will be primarily responsible for taking care of the animal?

If you currently have animals, what types and ages are they?

If you have animals, are your current animals spayed or neutered?

If there is a reason that your pet is not be spayed/neutered, please indicate that here.

If you have animals, what type of heartworm and flea preventative are you currently using?

Describe where the animal will live:

If adopting a dog, where will the dog sleep at night?

If adopting a dog, where will the dog be when alone during the day?

If adopting a cat, will the cat be kept strictly indoors, outdoors or a mix of both?

Tell us about all prior animals you have owned (types, when & where you got them, how long you had them, indoor/outdoor, what happened to them):

Do you rent or own?

We do not discriminate against renters, we only ask of this information to confirm your housing situation for the pet you'd like to adopt.

If renting, please provide rental agency name and phone number:

If you are adopting a dog, do you have a fenced in yard? If so, what type and how tall?

How long will the animal be alone during the day?

Veterinarian's name and phone number (for references)

Do you have any allergies to animals? If yes, please describe them and how you would manage them.

Have you ever had to give an animal away? If so, why and to whom?

Are you prepared to make a financial and emotional commitment to love and care for this animal for the rest of its life however long that may be and however aggravating the animal may be at times?

Would you consider professional dog training for your new dog if challenges arise?

Are you willing to complete a phone screening and home visit to guarantee the pet will be the perfect fit for you, your home and your family?

What is your emergency plan in the instance that you are no longer able to care for the pet?

Please list 2-3 emergency contacts for the pet in the event something happens to you or a member of your household and you are not longer able to care for the pet.

Thank you for your interest! We are fully volunteer run, but we will do our best to get back to you within 24-48 hours. Please make sure to check your spam folder in case our emails don't go directly to your inbox.

Adoption Application

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