Adopting
a
Homeless Animal
Thank you for
your interest in one of our animals! As a foster-based
rescue group, we are very familiar with our animals and his/her personality,
thus helping you select a companion who will be highly compatible
with your family and lifestyle.
Please note that
it is our goal to place animals into homes that they are best suited
for. Because of this, applications are
approved on a case-by-case basis. This means that while you
may be denied for the animal you originally applied for, the ART
sponsor may refer you to another animal who she believes would be
a better fit for you and your family. ART sponsors do all they
can to ensure that the adoption will be a positive experience for
the animal and the humans, and that it will be the animal’s “forever
home”.
These are the steps you must take to adopt an animal:
- Adoption
Application: This application can
be filled out online. Please use the tab key when moving between
fields. If you use the Enter key, you will prematurely
submit your application. Please be sure to complete all
fields. After you submit the application, you will receive
an e-mail confirming its receipt within 48 hours. If you
do not hear back within that time, please contact us at artanimals@yahoo.com to
ensure there was not a problem.
- If we initially
approve your application (vet and personal references) we will
call you to schedule a home visit (dog adoptions only). The
home visit is a critical part of the adoption process for a
dog, because so many factors in the home help determine a successful
adoption.
- If we approve
the home visit, and you would like to finalize the adoption,
you will sign a contract and pay the adoption fee. The
standard adoption fees are $75 for cats and kittens,
and $100 for dogs and puppies. Please note that your adoption
fee is tax deductible.
Please e-mail us at artanimals@yahoo.com if
we can answer any specific questions about our adoption process.
PROCEED TO ADOPTION APPLICATION
