Adoption Application And Procedures

• Procedures

  Information is requested on an Adoption Application so that an adoption counselor can assist you in selecting a new pet. (A sample copy of the application is available on line and can be printed and filled out beforehand.) All applicants will be interviewed by a staff member to review their application and to discuss important aspects of pet ownership. The animal's welfare is our primary consideration. The application is designed to help us determine if the adoption is in the animal's best interest, to assist you in finding an animal most compatible with your lifestyle, and to further educate pet owners. Many of the animals in our shelter are there because their previous owners did not give pet ownership thorough consideration.

  The animals available for adoption came to us from a variety of sources. All animals are examined upon entry by the staff, and their health is monitored while at the shelter (a veterinarian is consulted in many cases). There is always a chance that an animal is incubating a disease without showing any clinical signs. We will inform adopters of all known medical conditions prior to the adoption.

  

  A minimum of an overnight wait from receipt of the completed application is required prior to the release of the animal. This time is allotted for you to think about the commitment you are about to make; to prepare for the new pets arrival home; for the shelter to review your application; and to microchip the pet for future identification purposes. When adopting a pet from the Humane Society it will be necessary to sign an ADOPTION CONTRACT jointly with the Society (a copy of which is available on request).
  

  Click here for information on adoption fees.