Do you Qualify to Adopt a pet? (Scroll down for Pre-adoption questionnaire)

TO EXPEDITE YOUR ADOPTION.... Please print and complete the questionnaire and bring it to the adoption event for approval. Before Finalizing Your Decision About Which Pet You Want, Please Consider Some of The Following Facts and information. 

DOGS

If You Adopt A Dog...Do You Have Time To Walk With It? Are You Aware… That Some Dogs Destroy Property Because they are lonely and may get protective over favorite foods? Did you know that hiring a dog trainer can make dog ownership more pleasant, give you good idea and help solve common problems? All our adoptions come with "free" phone consultations from Valerie Pollard Dog Training. 

KITTENS

Because old people have thin skin and their animals may out live them, it is not recommend that older people get young kittens. If you adopt a kitten... Did you know young kittens often damage drapes, clothing, ladies hosiery and are happiest to have another young animal to play with. A kitten of four to six months old is just as cute and can control their claws thus damage less property. 

If you have a cat 10 years or older, get two kittens so they will not disturb the peace of your older pet.    

It is not true that cats should live alone and you cannot get another adult cat. Cats live in colonies in nature and do get along with each other. Cats are introduced slowly. We have handouts on how to do it! Cats are never put nose to nose to meet!

If you are selecting a new friend for your cat, because you think they are lonely, Match temperaments! If you already have a couch potato cat, your new cat should be mellow, not active. Matching temperaments is often best. Our foster families can tell you a lot about the animals they care for. We call the foster parents on our cell phones and let you talk to them at the adoption event! They want them to be happy in their new home.  

Ask your kids, if they lost their dog or cat wouldn't they want someone to open their heart and adopt an older animal to save their lost pet's life? To change the next generation, we need to Ooh-Ooh-Ooh and Ah-Ah-Ah when we see an older animal for adoption! Discuss with your children how sad the animal may look because it has lost its family. Encourage your kids, wife or husband to save a life. Adopt an older animal!

• Have A Pet Carrier with you! Cardboard carriers are available from " Russo’s" Pet Store.
• Renters: you must be the lease holder and have a copy of the lease indicating a pet is welcome and that you have paid any required deposits.
• You must be 21 years of age, have proper identification and proof of current residence. (drivers license, a piece of mail indicating your current residence).
• When you adopt a "Network" animal, you are committing to maintaining the health of the animal, protect the animal from predators, tag or microchip your animal, purchase any needed booster shots and mail in a copy of your paid receipt for verification.
• You must select a Godparent or list a nearest relative^* who will agree to protect your pet in case one of life's many uncertainties happens to you.
  ^* Name, address and phone and copy of their drivers License of the Godparent or relative is required for our contract.

  All adoptions are subject to our approval. We reserve the right to reclaim our animal's if the terms of our contract are not met!