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In order for us to find the best pet for you and the best forever
home for our animals, we need some information from you. To begin
the adoption process, please complete the applicable application (Dog
Adoption Application or please contact us for a Cat Adoption
Application), and return it to us at either the e-mail address or
fax number provided on our Contact Us Page.
Once we've received your application, we review your information and
contact your references and veterinarian. You will be contacted by
our Adoption Coordinator with the results of our review, to discuss
the animal you are interested in adopting, and to let you know if a
home visit is required. Our review usually takes 2--5 business
days, depending on the availability of your references.
Think
we're asking for too much information?
Well, we admit that we are
picky--but, it is so important that we find the best animal for your
situation (and the best situation for our animals) the first time.
We want to do all that we can to ensure that your new addition fits
in well with your household. We have had spectacular success with
our adoption process--rarely do we have a pet returned to us.
What if
after adopting one of our animals, you are not able to keep the
animal?
SCHS requires that at the
time of adoption you agree that if you are unable to keep the animal
for any reason that you will return the animal to SCHS.
How much
is it to adopt one of our animals? How does SCHS use the adoption
fee?
The Adoption Fee for a dog
is $125, and is $75 for a cat. This fee helps to cover the cost to
provide the proper care for the animal including food and
veterinarian examinations and services. We average about $175 in
costs per animal, and the remaining costs are covered by donations.
We are very fortunate to have area veterinarians who discount
services for our animals! Ask your vet how much it would cost for
an examination, applicable vaccinations and preventatives, and
altering! We bet it will be a lot more than $175! Many or our
animals have been on their own for a while, so we often have the
additional costs of treating various ailments such as heartworm or
other parasites.
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