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Our adoption application process is in the best interest of all of our rescue animals.
 
Our dog/puppy adoption fee is $250.00  
 
All of our adoptable pets are current on heartworm prevention, flea prevention and on all vaccines as age appropriate. Our pets are socialized with cats, kids and other dogs as available.  All pets adopted from us have a report card of health from our veterinarian prior to going to their new homes.  During this visit they also receive a microchip for identification.  The initial registration fee is included in with your adoption.  

Upon receipt of your application, a volunteer will review it and let you if we they have any questions.

PLEASE NOTE: We make every effort to process your application as quickly as possible. Sometimes this takes longer if we are unable to contact your references. We may ask you to provide additional references. 

We thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.

We feel this process is the best way to ensure that all of our rescued pets find the best forever homes.
 
  • Please answer all questions honestly and completely.
  • Please be sure your animals are current on their vaccines, spay/neutered and current on heartworm/flea prevention proir to completing the application.
  • Incomplete applications will cause delays in our processing. 
  • If you rent, please provide your landlords information, if you do not, we will NOT process your application.
  • False answers will result in an automatic denied application.
  • Please look over your application and be sure all questions are answered.
  • Adoption events are held every Saturday except the last Saturday of the month.  Petco - Across from Concord Mills Mall

We DO NOT ship our adoptable animals.  If you live out of state, you (the new pet parent) MUST come to North Carolina and pick up your new pet at one of our adoption events.  If you will be flying with your pet there will be an additional $50.00 health certificate fee as the airlines will not allow the pet on the plane with out it. Our animals are only permitted to go on an airplane if they will be traveling in the passenger compartment.  We require proof of this prior to the pet leaving our care. This is not negotiable. 

YOU MUST FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.  ALL AREAS WITH A * NEXT TO THEM MUST BE FILLED OUT.  IF THE INFORMATION DOES NOT PERTAIN TO YOU, PLEASE PUT N/A IN THE FIELD.  Be Sure to click the submit button at the end of the application or we will not receive your application

Today's Date:

 * required
Applicant information:
First name:
 * required
Last name:
 * required
Date of Birth:
 * required
Must be 21 years of age or older to adopt
Mailing address:
City, State, Zip:
 * required
 * required
Email address:
 * required

Home Phone:

 * required

Cell Phone:

 * required

Alternate Phone:

   
Co-Applicant or Spouse information:
First name:
Last name:
Relationship to applicant:
Date of Birth:
Must be 21 years of age or older to adopt
Mailing address:
City, State, Zip:
Email address:

Home Phone:

Cell Phone:

Alternate Phone:

   
About Your Home:

What type of home do you live in?

Do you have a fenced in yard?
 * required

Height of fence?

 * required

Type of fence:

Do you Own, Rent, Other?

 * required

If you rent, please answer the following 4 questions. If you do not provide the information, we will NOT process your application 

Does your rental agreement allow for pets? Is there a weight limit?

How much is your pet deposit?

Landlord Name:

Landlord Phone Number:

About your family:

How many adults live in your home?

 * required

Do you have any children living in your home?

 * required

If yes, how many and what are their ages?

Is anyone living in the home allergic to animals?

 * required
About your current pets:

Please list all pets you currently own.

1)  Please include name, type and age:

2) Please include name, type and age:

3) Please include name, type and age:

4) Please include name, type and age:

5) Please include name, type and age:

Please provide any additional information on your current pets you feel we should know:

 
About your past pets:

Please list pets you have owned in the past 5 years.

1) Please include name, type, age and how long owned:

2) Please include name, type, age and how long owned:

Please provide any additional information on your past pets you feel we should know:

 

What happend to the pets you no longer own?

Your Veterinarian:

Please provide information veterinary clinics who have provided medical care for your pets past and present.  Out of State veterinarians are ok. If you do not currently have pets please put which vet you plan to use.

Name of Veterinarian or Clinic:

 * required

Veterinarian phone number:

 * required

Some Veterinarians require that the owner calls to release information.

Will you call to give permission to release information about your pets?

 * required

What owner name are the pets listed under?

 * required

This Veterinarian:

Select all that apply (Ctrl to select multiple)

Pet Preferences and Care:

Why do you want to own a new pet?

 * required

Do you understand that owning a pet can be a commitment of 10 to 15 years?

 * required

Which pet are you interested in?

 * required

Where will your new pet live?

 * required

Where will your new pet live when it grows up?

 * required

How much time will your new pet spend alone?

 * required

Where will your new pet stay when alone?

 * required

Where will your new pet sleep?

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Do you consider pets part of the family?

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Will you have your new pet spayed/neutered?

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Will you take your new pet to obedience classes?

 * required

How will you control fleas and heartworms?

 * required

If adopting a cat or kitten are you planning to declaw?

 * required

Are you financially prepared to give your new pet routine medical care? (food, Yearly check-ups and shots, monthly flea and heartworm preventative)

 * required

What circumstances would cause you to give up your pet?

 * required

Is there any additional information you would like to provide?

Personal References:

Reference #1
Name:

 * required

Phone Number:

 * required

E-Mail:

Relationship to Applicant:

 * required

Reference #2
(not a family member)
Name:

 * required

Phone Number:

 * required

E-Mail:

Relationship to Applicant:

 * required
 

Before you click on the submit button, please review your application and be sure that you answered all questions especially the questions with *required next to them.  If any of those fields are not filled in, your application will not be submitted.  If the questions do not pertain to you, please enter N/A in the field. If you have a spouse or significant other living with you they are your co-applicant and must be on the form. You will know that your application has been submitted successfully when you are directed to our page that tells you your application has been submitted.