Adopt
The Adoption Process
The first step in our adoption process is to complete an application.
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You can fill it out online through our website or in person at our front desk.
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Every application is carefully reviewed, and you may receive a friendly phone call before approval so we can get to know you better—it only takes a few minutes of your time.
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Once your application is approved, you’re welcome to visit and meet all of our adoptable animals.
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We are open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM at:
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Upon arrival, please check in at the reception desk in the veterinary clinic. One of our adoption coordinators will be happy to assist you in finding your new best friend.
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All adopted animals will go home spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped—all included in your adoption fee.
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Purebred puppy $500
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Mixed breed puppy $400
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Puppy 7-11 months $350
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Adult dog $200
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Kittens $200
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Adult cat $150
Things to Discuss with Your Adoption Counselor
Speak openly and honestly with your Adoption Counselor about your lifestyle. Remember, the Adoption Counselor is interested in finding the most suitable home for every animal and is looking out for the best interest of the animal.
Your Schedule
Be realistic about how much time you have to give to a pet. Puppies can get lonely and may sometimes become destructive if left home for extended periods of time. Even adult dogs need to be let out throughout the day. Cats can entertain themselves for longer periods of time; however, all pets need quality time with their pet parents. Assess your schedule, be realistic about how much time you have to give your pet and work with your Adoption Counselor to make the appropriate decision.
Children in your household
In addition to providing children with a loving companion, adopting a pet is a great way to teach kids responsibility. However, some pets, such as very young puppies and kittens may not always be a good match for families with young children. Children under a certain age may sometimes be unable to judge how roughly they are handling small pets, and puppies who are growing, have sharp playful teeth, and like to jump, often time’s knocking down a child. Thus, adult pets with mellow, patient personalities may be a better match for families with small children, especially if there is no pet experience listed on your application. Each application will be considered on its own merits and having children in the household does not necessarily preclude adoption of puppies or kittens.
Other Household Pets
Our Adoption Counselors always try to gather information about our adoptable animals’ likes and dislikes, especially when it comes to compatibility with other pets. For instance, some cats don’t mind dogs, and other cats are terrified of them. Some dogs do not do well with other dogs in the household, while others will thrive with other canine companions. Your Adoption Counselor will take this sort of information into consideration when evaluating a potential match. If you are applying to adopt a dog and you currently have a dog at home, we strongly encourage you to bring your dog with you to meet your potential new family member. It is recommended to introduce dogs on a neutral territory and an advance meeting can be extremely helpful in determining if introduction of a new canine family member will be success.
Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue makes a substantial effort to assure that adoptable animals are in good health. It is possible, however, that undetectable illnesses or conditions may be present or incubating at the time of adoption. Therefore, our Adoption Counselors do not make any guarantee as to age, behavior, breed, health, temperament or ultimate size of any animal.
Taking all of these factors into consideration when adopting a pet can help to ensure that a match will lead to a happy, lifelong relationship.