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Dog Adoption Process
DAWS has an adoption process designed to match up the animals in our care with the most appropriate home. As a non-profit, private agency, DAWS's staff and volunteers invest a lot of time, money and love in every animal. We take our responsibility to the animals very seriously and endeavor to find them safe, loving homes where they will be cared for for life. You can contact us via email at dogs@daws.org.
Generally, here is the process for adopting a dog from DAWS:
Step 1: Do some research and planning before making the decision to add a pet to your home.
Is now a good time for your family to add a dog to your home? Take this quiz to help assess your readiness to adopt. Think about what age, size and temperament of dog would best suit your lifestyle. Decide if you are ready to take on the daily responsibilities and financial obligations of pet ownership. In addition, if you have children under the age of 5-6 years old, please read our statemnet about dogs and children . We recommend that you crate train your dog for the safety of the dog, and to prevent unwanted behaviors. If you decide you are ready to adopt a pet...
Step 2: Check out our pets online and come visit our shelter.
Unfortunately, our shelter currently has limited 'open' adoption hours since we are run by volunteers who have to work at their "real jobs" during the week. Our Open House at the Bethel Shelter is held every Saturday and Sunday between 2-4pm and weeknights 6-8pm. If you find a dog that you like....
Step 3: Fill out an adoption application and speak to an adoption counselor.
If you find a pet you are interested in adopting, you will be asked to fill out an adoption application (to save time, you may download the form and bring it with you when you come to the shelter). An adoption counselor will review your application to make sure this particular dog would be a good match for you and your family. Please note that we may take up to three applications on a dog while we are getting them ready for adoption, and will select the home that we feel is the best match for that particular animal. Dogs generally do not go home the same day applications are submitted. We will process your application, which involves calling a veterinary reference (if applicable) and personal reference. We will also need either permission from your landlord to have a dog, or proof of home ownership (a mortgage statement or water/sewer bill). If everything looks okay...
Step 4: Finalize the adoption.
Our adoption fee for all dogs/puppies is usually $200, but is subject to vary if our veterinary costs for the animal have been extraordinary or if the dog is part of a special program that has incurred additional expenses. Your adoption fee is a non-refundable donation which includes the pre-adoption spay or neuter of the dog, relevant vaccines including rabies and distemper, a heartworm test and wormings.
You will be asked to sign an adoption contract, agreeing to comply with certain standards of care for the dog. In signing the contract, you agree to keep the dog for its entire life. If, for whatever reason you feel you must relinquish custody of the dog, you hereby agree to contact DAWS and discuss appropriate options with our Dog Program chair.
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