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Adoption
Process
The adoption of a Carolina Animal Protection Society program pet involves several steps & may take several days, depending on varying circumstances.
C.A.P.S. does not have same day adoptions. Potential adoptive families need time to discuss their prospective choice and they must make sure that they are ready for the life long commitment of a pet. The adoption procedures are designed to protect our animals and ensure they go to loving homes that are well prepared for the responsibilities of an additional family member. We also want to help the adoptive family understand the special personalities and needs of each individual animal. Our goal is to match families and animals and to help every adoption be as stress free as possible.
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The first step is the application. Potential adopters must complete an application to the best of their knowledge and submit it to C.A.P.S. The adoption committee then reviews the application and veterinary references (if any) are contacted.
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Once the application has been approved, an interview will be scheduled and conducted by a C.A.P.S. member. The interview will also be reviewed by the adoption committee.
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Once steps one & two are completed & approved, the adoptive family will meet a C.A.P.S. member to complete the adoption. The C.A.P.S. member will explain the adoption contract. If the adoptive family understands and agrees with the C.A.P.S. policies, then the C.A.P.S. member will assist with the final paperwork. When complete, their new family member can go home.
Adoption
Requirements
There are several things that are required to adopt a pet through Carolina Animal Protection Society. The requirements are strict compared to pet shops and private parties. We have a
commitment to ensure our animals are placed in appropriate, loving, and caring homes. We believe that our standards will help provide the animals and families start on the right path to a happy relationship. We will NOT make any exceptions to our requirements.
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Applicants that currently have other pets must have a veterinary reference.
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Applicants must be both willing and able to provide time, patience and finances needed to care for the long-term needs of the animal applied for.
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Any applicants that live out of the Onslow County area must be willing and able to transport the adopted animal from Onslow County to their home.
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All
applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
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If you rent, you must provide a copy of your lease, showing that animals are allowed in your home. If a deposit is required, you must provide a copy of the dated and signed receipt for the deposit.
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Some pets have special needs, such as “no small children or no other animals”, these special needs are something that someone close to that animal have observed & noted that they will require in a permanent home. If an animal has special needs it will be mentioned in the bio of that pet. The special needs of a pet are not something that are requested in a forever home, they are a requirement & only applications that can cater to those special needs will be considered when the adoption committee reviews applications for a pet with special needs.
Adoptions are not handled on a "first come, first adopted" basis. Often, several applications are submitted for the same animal. The adoption committee will choose the applicant based on the best fit for the animal applied for and the interviewer's appraisal. If at some point during the adoption process an applicant is denied, that applicant will be informed as to the reason they were denied. This does not necessarily mean that they may not adopt from Carolina Animal Protection Society. Sometimes, it is decided by the adoption committee that there may be a better suited applicant or that the animal applied for might not fit into that prospective home. If an application is turned down, a C.A.P.S. member may suggest another better-suited animal for that applicant. Although it can be difficult for a person to be turned down for a pet, please try to understand that our main concern is for the well being of the animal involved and to avoid any difficulties that could result in the pet having to once again look for another home.
For
more information about: adoption fees and long distance
click here
For
information about fostering an animal
click here
To
view adoptable cats click here
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