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Procedures, Applications & Fees
Please be sure to read all of the information on this page as well as on our Adoption Procedures. If there are any differences in information between this site and any PDFs below the current, & therefore correct, information is what is on this website
(sometimes the PDFs are not updated as quickly as is this website).
If you are not sure of something please feel free to ask us.
What To Do:(sometimes the PDFs are not updated as quickly as is this website).
If you are not sure of something please feel free to ask us.
1. Download our Adoption Procedure (below) for the pet you are interested in.
2. Download the appropriate Application (below) and the Cover Agreement.
3. Please be sure to read the Adoption Procedure in full.
4. Fill out the Application.
5. Be sure to sign the Application and the Cover Sheet Agreement.
6. Either FAX or Email the completed Application and Cover Agreement
to us at:
(note: you will be faxing or emailing us a total of three pages)
Fax : 888-775-6490
Email: PreciousPaws@PreciousPaws.org
For ALL Pet Adoptions:
We adhere to a set list of Procedures.
PROCEDURES
(updated 08/09)
Click here to download a PDF of our CAT Adoption Procedures.
Click here to download a PDF of our Dog Adoption Procedures.
APPLICATIONS
(updated 08/09)
Cat Adoption Application - download PDF
Dog Adoption Application - download PDF
CAT & DOG COVER SHEET AGREEMENT
(updated 08/09)
Download our Cover Sheet Agreement which must accompany all online Applications.
ADOPTION FEES
Updated: August 2009
(subject to change)
All CATs are $125.00
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All DOGS are $250.00
For additional information on our Adoption Procedures and Application
please check our Petfinder.com website.
&
Please Read Below
please check our Petfinder.com website.
&
Please Read Below
WHY DO WE HAVE A LENGTHY ADOPTION PROCEDURE?
PRECIOUS PAWS does not offer instant gratification. While most everyone feels the urge to take home that “cute little kitty / puppy”, we want you to consider the serious responsibility of pet ownership: Do you have the time to give a kitten or puppy the consistent and gentle discipline it needs? Would unexpected vet bills put a financial hardship on you or your family? Have you thought about how future changes in you life will affect your pet’s life? The average life expectancy for a pet is 15 years. Are you ready to make these kinds of commitments?
We do not release any animal from a pet store, or our homes.
We do not release any animal from a pet store, or our homes.
Nor do we accept a pet adoption donation while at a pet store. We do home delivery and at that time we go over the Adoption Contract with you and check your home for any possible safety hazards that you may have overlooked.
WHY DO WE DELIVER THE ANIMAL TO YOUR HOME
AND
HAVE A TRIAL PERIOD?
PRECIOUS PAWS’ primary purpose is to ensure that the animal and its adoptive family are well-matched and that the pet’s welfare and happiness will continue in its new environment. We have found that delivering the pet directly from its foster home to its new permanent home helps make the adjustment less stressful for everyone.
The TWO WEEK TRIAL PERIOD: If we do not make a match, we will gladly take back the pet. Your adoption donation will be refunded at that time, PROVIDED the pet is healthy upon its return. With this more personal approach, we hope to open a line of communication which will be ongoing throughout the life of your adopted pet. We want to encourage you to contact PRECIOUS PAWS if there are ever any questions or problems regarding your adopted pet.
The new owner is told that PRECIOUS PAWS stands ready to take back the animal at any time during the pet's lifetime if the owner finds that he/she/they can no longer keep it.
NOTE: Completing the Application is only the first step in gathering information that will help us understand how a pet will fit into your lifestyle. Please do not be surprised if we call or email you later for more information.
Our Primary Consideration in ALL
Pet Placement Decisions is the PET !
Most of our pets have had a hard life and some have special needs (such as food, attention, time, training, security, etc.). We appreciate your understanding how much effort goes into the placement decision. In most cases, considerable work, love and money are expended to rehabilitate or raise these pets After this considerable investment, it is understandable that we really try hard for a good “fit”.
Please keep in mind that not everyone who applies will get a pet.
This has more to do with the pet than with the applicant.
However, every application will be considered, and is deeply appreciated!
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