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Our goal is to always find the best home available for the animal. The adoption process starts with the decision to submit an adoption request. This request does not commit a potential adopter but can serve as a statement of strong interest; for example, sometimes it’s necessary for other family members to meet the animal before the request is firm.
An adoption request is rarely approved immediately. In cases where an adopter is known to us and is ready for the animal in the new home, the adoption may be approved the same day, but most adoptions are a process that takes a few days. Most adoptions are approved by an adoption committee rather than by one individual.
Many times we feel it is appropriate to collect several adoption requests and choose the most appropriate home from those requests. This means that adoptions are not always approved on a first come, first served basis. This is often the case with puppies, small and medium-size dogs, and kittens. These animals usually have more than one family interested in adopting. We select the best home from the collected requests. These are sometimes difficult decisions for us to make, but we always strive to choose the best for the animal while being fair to potential adopters. For example, we might choose an adopter with a fenced yard for a dog with a wandering history over an adopter without a fenced yard and that might be the only difference. Or for a very young, shy kitten the best home might be one with older rather than younger children.
After you submit a request, you are welcome and encouraged to visit the animal you are interested in while waiting.
An adoption request is rarely approved immediately. In cases where an adopter is known to us and is ready for the animal in the new home, the adoption may be approved the same day, but most adoptions are a process that takes a few days. Most adoptions are approved by an adoption committee rather than by one individual.
Many times we feel it is appropriate to collect several adoption requests and choose the most appropriate home from those requests. This means that adoptions are not always approved on a first come, first served basis. This is often the case with puppies, small and medium-size dogs, and kittens. These animals usually have more than one family interested in adopting. We select the best home from the collected requests. These are sometimes difficult decisions for us to make, but we always strive to choose the best for the animal while being fair to potential adopters. For example, we might choose an adopter with a fenced yard for a dog with a wandering history over an adopter without a fenced yard and that might be the only difference. Or for a very young, shy kitten the best home might be one with older rather than younger children.
After you submit a request, you are welcome and encouraged to visit the animal you are interested in while waiting.
When you are ready to adopt, please don't overlook the oldies. You would be missing out on some of the most special cats and dogs, and they will be missing out on the loving home they so dearly long for.
When you visit the shelter we hope you will greet some of the special feline characters we have around. Our lobby is a retirement always a retirement home for at least two old cats. Then there are our wonderful seniors who hang out in the warmth of their community rooms, or wander out to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine on their "catios". All of these very special cats are adoptable; they are just hoping for the right lap to come along.
When you visit the shelter we hope you will greet some of the special feline characters we have around. Our lobby is a retirement always a retirement home for at least two old cats. Then there are our wonderful seniors who hang out in the warmth of their community rooms, or wander out to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine on their "catios". All of these very special cats are adoptable; they are just hoping for the right lap to come along.
ADOPTION POLICIES
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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 available animals 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. |