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5th Annual Walk for Animal Protection
Thelma
Sponsored by Jonathan, Nicholas & Chad Osborne
Thelma came into the county shelter with Louise. They were found as strays looking for a new happier home. Thelma is still a little shy but is well on the...
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Paws4Ever Adoption Policies & Procedures
Paws4Ever requires each prospective adoptive family to complete its adoption application. Landlord and vet checks are performed before an adoption can take place. No animal can be adopted out to a residence that has a no-pets policy. In cases where pet deposits are required, proof of deposit must be provided. Adopters with roommates must have permission and/or have roommates meet the prospective animal before adoption. To help ensure compatibility, people who already have a dog at home are encouraged to bring him/her to the adoption center to meet the prospective new pet . Persons adopting animals from the Paws4Ever Adoption Center must be of legal age (18 years or older). Because of its strong commitment to shelter animals and to help ensure equal treatment of all animals in our community,Paws4Ever does not currently accept strays or surrenders. Paws4Ever does not adopt out animals as gifts. Animals are adopted out as family pets or companion animals. Paws4Ever does not allow any animal to be adopted solely for use as a guard dog, hunter, or mouser. Cats are adopted out for indoor living. Dogs are adopted out for indoor living only, with outdoor privileges. Dogs are adopted out to homes where suitable shelter and exercise will be provided. The Paws4Ever Adoption Center director or a designated representative has the right to refuse to allow a person to adopt an animal if he/she has reason to doubt the adequacy of the prospective adopter’s home environment. The Paws4Ever Adoption Center director or a designated representative has the right to require an in-home visitation both before and after an adoption. Paws4Ever strives to perform same-day adoptions, but also encourages prospective adopters to reflect on their adoption decisions prior to choosing animals at the adoption center. When a prospective adopter is very interested in a particular animal but needs to be sure of the adoption decision, Paws4Ever will hold the animal as a courtesy for 24 hours. For more than 24 hours, the prospective adopter can secure a 72-hour hold with a completed application and non-refundable deposit of $25. As part of the adoption process, all dogs and cats receive a health examination, are inoculated, receive a routine de-worming, and are microchipped. Microchip information is registered with the American Kennel Club Microchip Registry. In addition, all dogs over six months of age are given a heartworm test, and all cats over six weeks of age are given a feline leukemia test. Dogs and cats of suitable age and physical condition are spayed/neutered before the adoption process can be completed and the new pet can go home with his/her adoptive family. In the exceptional cases where this is not possible, the new pet owner must agree to return the animal for spaying/neutering at the Nicks Road Veterinary Clinic and the adoption center staff will follow up to ensure this occurs. Once an animal has been sterilized and adopted, the adopter becomes the legal owner of the animal. Paws4Ever will not reveal the new owner’s name or address to the previous owner, or to any member of the public. All adopters must go through adoption counseling before the adoption process can be completed. Adopters must sign a contract describing the responsibilities inherent in the adoption. Each dog adopter is highly encouraged to participate in our three free adoption center-to-home transition classes. Paws4Ever follows up on all adopted animals to ensure that the terms of the contract are being met. All dogs and cats must have collars and identification tags before going home with their new owners. All cats must be restrained in carriers and dogs must have leashes. Following adoption, we are available to assist and advise adoptive families in any way we can. Obedience training for dogs is recommended, and Paws4Ever has a wonderful dog training program offering a wide array of classes five times a year. Go to paws4ever.org for more information about the dog training program and low-cost spay/neuter services available through the Nicks Road Veterinary Clinic. Adoption fees are non-refundable and have already been spent caring for other animals. Paws4Ever is not a public shelter and relies entirely on modest program fees and contributions from the public. Please support Paws4Ever. We make friends for life.
Things to Consider Before Adopting
When you first visit our animals at the Paws4Ever Adoption Center , you’ll see they are very happy to be with us, but they are eager to find new homes. Many of them have had difficult experiences and are not yet fully recovered. They’re halfway there, and with your love and support, they’ll make it all the way. Have you discussed getting a new pet with all members of your household? We strongly encourage families to come to the adoption center together. We do not adopt out pets as gifts. If you have other pets at home, will they get along with your new pet? If you’re not sure, please bring them to the adoption center and we’ll help facilitate introductions. Other pets at home must also be current on all their vaccinations. These will help protect your new and old pets against any illness. Do you have supplies for your new pet? Can you make a financial commitment to a new pet for the next 10-20 years? Have you thought about how your new pet may affect your lifestyle? If your lifestyle changes, what will you do with your pet? Are you willing to make an emotional commitment to a new pet? Will the pet be a member of your family? Please do not select a pet for the way he/she looks or for a particular breed. Choose a pet based on his/her temperament and unique personality. We’ll help you determine compatibility with your family. Consider whether you and your household have the time to train a new pet, especially if you’re adopting a dog. A well-trained dog is easier to control and can fit more easily into your family. APS has an excellent dog training program to help you and your new pet establish good training habits. Be sure to select a pet that fits your schedule and exercise regime. Dogs require more time than cats. Consider adopting an older pet. Some older dogs and cats are more suitable for young children. They may be housebroken, calmer in the household, and already have some training. Are you aware of your local animal control laws? Some counties have strict leash laws and require licenses for dogs and cats. Is anyone in your household allergic to animals? If so, how will you handle this? If you make the decision to adopt, now is the time to choose a veterinarian if you do not have one. You will need to schedule a visit for your new pet within fourteen days of adoption for a routine physical. Thank you for adopting your new pet from Paws4Ever. We look forward to our continued partnership with you. Paws4Ever Adoption Center Hours of Operation Monday and Tuesday: Closed Wednesday and Thursday: 11-7 PM Friday: 11-5 PM Saturday and Sunday: 12-4 PM Adoption applications must be received one hour prior to closing. Paws4Ever Adoption Fees Dog/Puppies $160 Cats/Kittens $100 APS accepts cash, local checks, Visa, and MasterCard. Included in Adoption Fee
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