The Adoption Process
Please contact the Pet Adoption League for an application at JLIB_HTML_CLOAKING
Step one: Meet the dog!
You obviously will need to bond with the dog and them with you and all of your family members. WE DO NOT DO SURPRISE ADOPTIONS. All family members must be present at the time of adoption. It is best that other dogs in your household also meet the new pet prior to the adoption.
Step Two: Fill out our application.
Please fill it out as complete as possible. If you have any concerns about the questions, please ask.
Step Three: The interview.
You will be interviewed by the PAL Director. During the interview, your application will be reviewed and you will be asked general questions about yourself, your family, your lifestyle, and living situations. The purpose of the interview is to determine if you are a good fit for the dog you are trying to adopt.
Step Four: Vet check.
If you have had a pet as an adult in the recent past, PAL will be contacting your vet to verify that the animal is up to date on vaccinations. Please bring your Vet's name and phone number with you when you come to adopt a dog. Bringing your vet records with you when coming to apply for a pet may help expedite this process.
Please note: We typically do not send our pet's home the same day you apply for the adoption.
Some FAQs
How much does it cost to adopt a dog?
Well, first of all, you are not really buying the dog; you are donating to the shelter for us taking care of the dog. So we do need to cover some of our expenses related to the care such as vet bills, the spay/neuter and any other major care. We typically ask a larger donation for full breed dogs and more desirable dogs to defray the cost of the other dogs who have spent a considerable amount of time at the shelter and who are not as popular to adopt.
What happens if there is more than one applicant for a dog?
We are committed to finding the best fit for the animals and our goal is to place each dog in an environment appropriate for that dog's background, personality, temperament and needs. Therefore, we do NOT place animals on a first come, first serve basis. We carefully review all applications and then make a decision. If you are not chosen for a particular dog, but are approved as an adopter, we will work with you to find a dog that better suits your family.
What happens if I have trouble with my dog?
Contact us immediately!! We have resources that can help you with your new addition. Some dogs take some time adjust to their new environment. We will work with you to make the transition as smooth as possible.