Interested in one of our furry friends?

Read our Adoption Process and Guidelines below!

Our application process is thorough to ensure that we find the perfect fit for you and your new family member. Our dog and cat ages range from very young to senior. Please keep in mind that an average lifespan can be 15 years – a significant commitment that is not to be taken lightly. The love our furry friends bring us however is worth it, and we can’t wait to introduce you to one of them!

We want to ensure that all of our animals are going to be a part of your family.

HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR APPLICATION STATUS?

Please do not contact the sanctuary for updates about the status of your application. If you drop off a paper application OR apply online, we have received it. Due to the number of applications we receive, we cannot reach out to everyone with the status of their application. We WILL reach out if we wish to schedule a meet and greet or have questions about your application. Thank you for your cooperation with this process. 

 Adoption Process & Guidelines

Faithful Friends Animal Sanctuary reserves the right to decline an applicant for any reason without an explanation.

1. Read the Adoption Guidelines listed below.

• We reserve the right to decline an application for any reason. Many of our animals came from neglectful/abusive backgrounds, and all adopters must abide by our guidelines before we adopt them out.
• You must have a valid ID and current address.
• You must have the knowledge and consent of all adults living in your household.
• We are looking for people with a history of responsible pet ownership. Responsible pet ownership means that all current and past pets are:
  • Up-to-date on at least Rabies and Distemper Vaccinations (DA2PP for dogs or FVRCP for cats)
  • Dogs are currently on heartworm preventative
  • All animals are housed in a safe environment
• We check this through contacting all veterinary offices you’ve patronized in the last 10 years. IMPORTANT: Please contact your vet prior to submitting an application to give permission for us to complete a vet reference check. This saves time on processing your application.
• If you are a renter, we must receive a written authorization from your landlord stating that pets are allowed BEFORE you can adopt an animal. You must have your landlord’s name, telephone number and copy of lease.
• If you are a young adopter (21-25) AND/OR have not personally owned a pet in the past 10 years, please provide the following information:
  • Your parent/guardian’s contact information, their pet’s names, and the name, location, and phone number of the vet they use (if applicable)
  • Your vet care plan for the animal, including which vet clinic you plan to use and which vaccinations and heartworm preventative you will give your dog.
  • A budget for how much you will spend on vetting, food, grooming, boarding, and any other expenses for your pet.

2. Find the animal you’d like to adopt.

• All of our available pets are listed on our website. You MUST apply for a specific animal.
• Please read the PetFinder description in its entirety before submitting your application. We spend a lot of time getting to know each animal at the sanctuary and have necessary information listed there. Make sure your lifestyle fits the needs of the animal you apply for. For example:
  • Some dogs require a fenced yard.
  • Many of our dogs/cats require tenured owners and are not suitable as first-time pets.
  • Some of our dogs/cats are not suitable for houses with children.
  • Some of our dogs/cats must be only pets.

3. Complete and submit your adoption application.

• Please fill out the application in its entirety. This also helps us determine a good match for your family. We have gotten to know the pets’ personalities, and this is very helpful in selecting the right pet for your family. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

4. Staff reviews your application

• Each application gets a rigorous review from staff, including:
  • Vet reference check regarding care of past or current animals. We are looking for up-to-date vaccinations, yearly wellness visits, and heartworm preventative (dogs) for all current and past animals.
  • Rental Check (if applicable): Staff calls landlord/rental company to confirm that pets are allowed.
  • Searching for other relevant information regarding your application.
• Staff will determine if your family is a match for the animal you applied for. The more information included on the application, the more staff will be able to determine if your family is a match.
• Staff reserves the right to decline anyone suspected of providing inaccurate or incomplete information in the application.

4. If your application is accepted, we will schedule a time for you and all of the members of your family to meet the new pet at the sanctuary.

• Since this is a new member of your family, we need all individuals in the household to be happy with the choice. This includes a meet & greet with your current pet(s).
• Due to the number of applications we receive, we only schedule meet-and-greets with applicants who have passed the previous steps in the adoption process. This includes the vet reference check, renter check, and determining whether the family is a match for the desired pet. 

DO NOT contact the sanctuary with updates about your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we cannot reach out to everyone with the status of their application. We WILL reach out if we wish to schedule a meet and greet or have questions about your application. Thank you for your cooperation with this process. 

Fees:

Dogs: $250 – Includes spay/neuter, microchip, age appropriate vaccinations, heartworm testing and preventative, deworming, and resolution of any health issues identified at intake

Cats: $125 – Includes spay/neuter, age appropriate vaccinations, FaLV/FIV testing, deworming, and resolution of any health issues identified at intake