Adoption Process and Guidelines

🛑 Quick Adoption Overview

  1. Review our adoption guidelines to be sure our sanctuary and adoption process are the right fit for you.
  2. Choose a specific animal from our website or Petfinder and read their full description carefully.
  3. Submit a completed adoption application for that animal.
  4. Our staff reviews your application, including vet and landlord checks if applicable.
  5. Approved applicants are contacted to schedule a meet-and-greet at the sanctuary.

➡️ Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are only able to contact applicants moving forward in the process.

➡️ At Faithful Friends Animal Sanctuary, our goal is to make thoughtful, responsible matches that set both animals and adopters up for long-term success. Because of this, we reserve the right to decline any adoption application at our discretion.

Step 1: Review Our Adoption Guidelines

Before applying, please carefully review the following requirements:

General Requirements

  • Must be 21 years of age or older

  • Valid photo ID and current address required

  • All adults in the household must be aware of and consent to the adoption

Responsible Pet Ownership

We look for a history of responsible pet ownership. All current and past pets must have:

  • Up-to-date vaccinations

    • Dogs: Rabies & Distemper (DA2PP)

    • Cats: Rabies & FVRCP

  • Dogs must be on heartworm preventative

  • Annual wellness visits and a history of vetting

  • Safe and appropriate living conditions

🔎 Veterinary Reference Check

We contact all veterinary offices you’ve used in the past 10 years to verify care.

  • Please notify your vet before applying and give permission for us to complete this check. This greatly speeds up application processing!

Renters

If you rent, written landlord approval is required before adoption, including:

  • Landlord’s name and phone number

  • Copy of lease confirming pets are allowed

Young or First-Time Adopters (Ages 21–25)

If you are between 21–25 and/or have not personally owned a pet in the past 10 years, please be prepared to provide:

  • Parent/guardian contact information (if applicable)

  • Names of their pets and veterinary clinic (if applicable)

  • Your planned veterinary clinic and care plan (vaccines & preventatives)

  • A realistic monthly budget for food, vet care, grooming, boarding, and other expenses

⚠️ Important Information

  • Faithful Friends Animal Sanctuary reserves the right to decline any application at our discretion.

  • Incomplete or inaccurate applications will not be processed.

  • Please do not contact the sanctuary for application updates — we will reach out if we need additional information or to schedule a meet-and-greet.

Step 2: Choose the Animal You’d Like to Adopt

  • All available pets are listed on our website through Petfinder

  • You must apply for a specific animal

  • Please read the full description carefully to ensure a good fit

Important considerations:

  • Some dogs require a fenced yard

  • Many animals are not suitable for first-time owners

  • Some pets are not appropriate for homes with children

  • Some pets must be the only animal in the home

Available Pets

🐾  Before You Apply

  • You must apply for a specific animal

  • Ensure your lifestyle matches the pet’s needs

  • Renters must have written landlord approval before applying

  • Contact your veterinarian in advance to allow us to complete a vet reference check

Step 3: Submit Your Adoption Application

  • Applications must be completed in full. 

  • Incomplete applications will not be processed

  • The more detail you provide, the better we can assess a match

Adoption Application

Step 4: Application Review

Our staff conducts a thorough review, which may include:

  • Veterinary reference checks

  • Landlord/rental verification (if applicable)

  • Review of household compatibility and lifestyle

  • Verification of information provided

⚠️ Applications containing inaccurate or incomplete information may be declined.

🔎 What We Check

  • Vaccination history and veterinary care for all current and past pets (up to 10 years)

  • Heartworm prevention (dogs)

  • Housing approval for renters

  • Household compatibility with the animal’s needs

Step 5: Meet & Greet (If Approved)

If your application is approved:

  • We will contact you to schedule a meet-and-greet at the sanctuary

  • All household members must attend

  • Meet-and-greets with current pets (dogs only) are required when applicable

Due to high application volume:

  • We only contact applicants moving forward in the process

  • Please do not contact the sanctuary for application updates

  • We will reach out if we have questions or wish to schedule a visit

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

🏡 Meet & Greet Expectations

  • All household members must attend

  • Current pets must participate in meet-and-greets when applicable

  • Meet-and-greets are scheduled only after all prior steps are approved

❤️ Our Commitment

Our animals often come from difficult backgrounds. We take the responsibility of placing them into loving, stable homes very seriously and appreciate your patience and understanding throughout the process.

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