Adoption Policies

1. All animals are spayed or neutered prior to adoption. All cats are screened for Feline Leukemia and FIV.
   
2. Animals are adopted only to homes where we believe they will receive good and stable life-long care.
   
3. Prospective adopters must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and must sign an adoption agreement.
   
4. No animal is knowingly adopted to a residence where pets are not allowed.
   
5. Adopters intending to house a dog outside must have a doghouse and a fenced area or other suitable arrangement for the protection of the dog.
   
6. Animals will not knowingly be adopted as a gift for another person unless she/he is a member of the immediate family or has been consulted and agrees to be available for adoption screening.
   
7. Potential adopters must fill out an adoption request form and complete a 24 hour waiting period before adopting a pet.
   
8. Potential adopters must attend a conference with an adoption counselor before adopting a pet.

Adoption Procedures

1. Read and research ideas on adopting and training cats or dogs before you adopt your pet.
   
2. Visit the shelter or view all our animals online at www.orcaspets.org to see which cat or dog may be perfect for your family.
   
3. Fill out an adoption request form to indicate which animal you'd like to adopt.
   
4. You will be called by an adoption counselor to discuss your adoption request.