Adoption Q & A
PLEASE take a few moments to read the following explanation of our adoption policies and the steps that make up the process.
Q1
How does your adoption process work?
You may be surprised to find that adopting an animal is a more involved process than you expected, or that it means you can’t have immediate access to an animal you are interested in. Therefore, it’s important to understand two things:
1) the process is the same for every-one, and
2) it’s not our intent to frustrate you. Rather, everything we do is for the best interests of the animals in our care, and is aimed at giving them the best possible chance of finding a permanent home.
Before you can adopt any animal, we ask that you complete an adoption questionnaire. Once all paperwork has been submitted it will be reviewed by one of our volunteers. If we have any queries or concerns we will contact you. If your application is approved we will arrange a suitable and convenient time for both you as the potential adopter and the animals carer to do a home inspection and yard check. Once this has been complete we will ask you to complete an adoption contract and pay an adoption fee. This fee covers the cost of desexing, vaccinations, worming and flea treatments.
Q2
What is your adoption fee for Puppies/Dogs?
Our fees vary from $200 - $280 depending on what vet work is required when the puppy/dog comes into care. Covered in these costs is:
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Health Check
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Worming (age related)
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Desexing
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Vaccination
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Flea Treatment
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14 day settling in period
Q3
Q4
What is your adoption fee for Kittens/Cats?
PLEASE NOTE: A discount on fees may apply if adopting more than one kitten or a mother/kitten combination
Our fees vary from $130 -$170 depending on what vet work is required when the kitten/cat comes into care. Covered in these costs is:
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Health Check
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Worming (age related)
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Desexing
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Vaccination
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Flea Treatment
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14 day settling in period
Q5
I see an animal on your website that I want to adopt, how can I meet it?
The first step is to fill in an adoption questionnaire form so that a volunteer can contact you directly to set up an appointment
Q6
Can't I just talk to someone before filling out an application?
Sure. If you would like to know anything about any of the animals in care please contact us via our Facebook page. You will still need to fill out an adoptin application if you decide you would like to proceed.
Q7
What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept cash or payments made directly to Manning Valley Veterinary Hospital, located at 16 Commerce Street Taree. We also accept direct deposits if adopters are not from the local area. Please contact us for these details.
I am coming to meet an animal you have for adoption. If I like him/her can you hold it for a few days while I get supplies or go on vacation?
Adopters should be prepared to take your new pet home at the time of adoption! We are a small rescue. We CAN NOT hold your pet for you while you go on vacation or prepare your home for a new family member. This should be done before coming to adopt a pet. Please understand, that if we did that, we would save far fewer lives due to lack of space or resources. Thank You.