Adoption Policy

Parma Animal Shelter Adoption Policy

ADOPTION POLICY/RELEASE FORM

EFFECTIVE October 11, 2004

In accepting this animal for adoption, I agree to be bound by the following rules and conditions:

I hereby agree that I will not give away or otherwise relinquish ownership of this dog/cat without prior notification to PAS, Inc.

Your new pet has received vaccinations. Please check with your Veterinarian to receive follow up and yearly vaccinations to guard against disease. In case of an emergency, take the pet to your Veterinarian or Emergency Clinic. The Parma Animal Shelter, Inc. will not be responsible for any of the above fees.

There is no guarantee that a healthy-appearing pet is not incubating an illness which may become obvious after you take him/her home. The Parma Animal Shelter, Inc. suggests that you take your new pet to your Veterinarian. (Bring a fresh stool sample.) If within 10 days from the date of adoption a serious health problem is discovered, you may make arrangements to return the animal, along with your Veterinarian’s documentation of the illness. You may not return the pet due to behavior or minor health problems. Parma Animal Shelter, Inc. reserves the right to refuse the return of an animal.

To assist the Parma Animal Shelter, Inc. in acquiring PERMANENT HOMES for its animals and to prevent “TRYING OUT” an animal, the adoption fee is non-refundable. No monetary refunds will be given out under any circumstances. Parma Animal Shelter, Inc. makes no warranty with respect to the temperament of the pet and will not be held responsible for any damages should the pet act in an aggressive manner.

Any animal adopted into a multiple pet household should be confined from the rest of the pets for 10-14 days. This will allow time for any communicable illnesses to appear and be treated by your veterinarian without spreading to other pets.

The form above is used for every adoption.

The adoption fee is $75 for dogs and cats with reduction in price on some cats to $50.00. It includes the following:

DOGS

Dogs get: 1 year rabies shot, distemper/parvo shot, Bordetella vaccine,
Heartworm test and 1st heartworm pill, they are also checked for worms.
We take them to the Vet of our choice for spay/neuter.

CATS

KITTENS: Kittens are tested for Felv and wormed at least once and given their 1st of 3 required kitten shots (the other 2 shots and the second worming are on the new owner). The shot is for FVRCP. They are also given a certificate for a FREE spay or neuter and a rabies vaccination (good for 1 year) when the kitten is of age for altering (usually 4 months for males and 6 months for females). The male kittens go to Dr. Clark at Suburban and the females to Dr. Hart in North Royalton.

CATS: Cats are tested for Felv/FIV and given their vaccinations for FVRCP (they are not due again until the following year- this is on the owner). 100% of the males are neutered before leaving the shelter and about 99.8% of females. It is only under VERY SPECIAL circumstances that we let an unspayed female leave, and even so, she usually has an appointment set up for a spay within 3 weeks of release, all the new owner has to do is take her there. They also get a rabies vaccination (good for 1 year) at time of spay/neuter.

We do not adopt animals as gifts or surprises. The entire household where the animal will live must be interviewed and adoption application submitted for consideration by the Warden and the adoption committee. If more than one adoption application is submitted for any animal, the decision is based on what is believed to be the best home available -- NOT first come, first serve. Animals must be held for 5 days to give the owners a chance to find them. During this time we can accept applications for adoption in case the owner doesn't come in. We cannot "hold" animals till a decision is made whether to submit an application. If the animal to be adopted is a dog and there is already a second dog in the household, the adoption counselor will want them to meet outside of the shelter so their compatibility can be judged. There are pamphlets available at the shelter and information on this web site that will inform and advise you in the care of the animal you are adopting. The volunteers are also available to answer questions you may have prior to and following the adoption. Our mission is to find loving PERMANENT homes for these animals left homeless through no fault of their own. The experience of being in a shelter is traumatic and distressing at least at first. We try very hard to make them comfortable during their stay with us. Please be sure you research your decision to adopt before you apply. We do not want to traumatize any of our guests further by causing them to be returned after adoption.

All donations are tax deductible. Thanks for your support!

PAS, Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization.

Checks payable to

Parma Animal Shelter, Inc.

P.O. Box 347321

Parma, Ohio 44134

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