ADOPTION GUIDELINES
The intention of the WCAHS Adoption
Program is to match and permanently place the pets as companion animals with
compatible, responsible and loving families.
To help us achieve this, we (WCAHS) have put together this list of
guidelines that, while by no means complete, should help WCAHS staff determine
who is truly ready for the responsibilities of pet ownership.
1. Individuals must:
a. Be at least 18 years of age
b. Have the knowledge and consent of all adults
living in their household.
c. Agree to spay/neuter (by a veterinarian) if
not done prior to adoption, on or before the date specifed on the adoption
contract.
2. All placements are made
directly to the adopters. NO pets are adopted for gifts or for a "Second party".
3. Renters must have their
landlord’s written permission to keep a pet.
Permission will be verified by WCAHS.
4. Any family adopting a WCAHS
pet must agree to return the pet if for any reason, they can not keep or care for it.
5. We recommend puppies
or kittens be at least 6 months of age for placement with young children.
6. We recommend cats, in
general, be kept as indoor pets, but we insist that de-clawed cats be placed as indoor only pets.
7. Any existing household pets must be altered and up to date on vaccinations before the placement of a WCAHS pet in that home. WCAHS will call (vet) to verify current and past vaccination records.
8. While WCAHS has no minimum
income criteria, any family considering adoption must have the financial stability to care and provide for a pet. A staff member will discuss minimum care and provision standards with prospective adopters.
9. In most cases there will be a
24-hour hold before adoption to review your application.
10. Understand that WCAHS has
the right to deny your application.
*A pre-adopt application must be filled out by any person interested in
adopting from WCAHS.
ADOPTION FEES
DOGS: $125.00
This includes: Spay/Neuter, de-worming, 5-way, bordetella
and rabies vaccination.
You will also receive a collar with I.D. tag
and vaccination record.
CATS: $95.00
This includes: Spay/Neuter, de-worming, 3-way and rabies
vaccination.
You will also receive
a cardboard carrying box, vaccination record and collar with I.D. tag if
requested