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We are so happy you're exploring adoption with the Ashtabula County APL! Our adoption process was established to help find the best possible, 'furever' fit for both the adopter and animal.
Before you even meet your potential pet, we suggest everyone fill out an adoption application. By filling out an application, if approved, you will be ready to go when it's time to meet your newest family member! 1) Spend Time with the Pet – get to know the pet’s personality, learn a little about the breed, know what the pet’s needs are. Please ask questions! We will do our best to help find the best possible match for your lifestyle, activity level, and existing family members (both furry and human!) 2) Meet and Greet – if you already have a dog, bring your pet to the shelter to have the dog introduced (if you have a cat at home, we will test the dog with a cat at the shelter). Leave your pet in the car, come inside and let us know which dog you would like to introduce and a shelter worker will bring the pet outside to meet your dog (we don’t want to expose your pet to anything that may be floating around inside the shelter). 3) Decide –Take your time, pets are a long-term committment. Remember, dogs may live 10-18 years depending on the breed and cats may live as long as 15-20 years. This is not a “for now” decision, this is a “for the life of the pet” decision. Please make the decision recognizing the needs of the pet which include a safe home environment, food and treats, regular veterinarian care, toys to play with and time for daily play and exercise. If you cannot make this commitment to the pet, please give someone else the opportunity to rehome. Almost all of our dogs and cats had a family once; we want to see them go to a family for life. 4) Apply for the Pet – the application is a relatively simple process asking for basic information of the variety you would be asked for elsewhere. If you currently have another pet, or have had one in the past 3 years, either bring your pet’s (s) veterinarian records or the contact information for your vet. Your veterinarian will be called to ensure that your new pet will receive the vet care that all animals deserve. 5) After Approval – your new pet may not yet be altered. ALL pets will be spayed or neutered prior to leaving the shelter. If your new pet is not yet altered, we will arrange a surgery date for it and notify you when your pet is ready. a. If your application was not approved for any reason, your application will be reconsidered if you address the concern(s) that the shelter staff had. 6) Enjoy your new family member – Congratulations on your new “furever” family member! Please know that it will take time for new pet to adjust to their new surroundings. They have been living in a cage for days, weeks or even a year or more. Click HERE for “What to Expect from your New Pet”. A little patience now will give you an immeasurable reward! We LOVE to get updates! And, if you are on Facebook, please post photos for everyone to see how rewarding it is to adopt! |
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