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The Greater New Orleans Area, including all parishes effected by Hurricane Katrina. Jefferson Parish, St. Bernard Parish, Metairie, Kenner, Algiers, etc.
ARNO (Animal Rescue New Orleans)'s adoption process
1.
Submit Application
ARNO shelter is closed to the public. Once your application is approved we will do a meet and greet.
2.
Home Check
All homechecks are through Facetime or Duo due to Covid
3.
Meet the Pet
We set up a meet and greet once there is an approved application.
4.
Take the Pet Home
When the pet goes home you would sign the adoption contract and pay the adoption fee.
Additional adoption info
If you are intereted in fostering or adopting a pet, we require:
1. a completed adoption application that will be reviewed, along with references from your current and past veterinarian
2. a home visit/yard check is scheduled with you
3. once the app. is approved, there is a final review to make sure the pet you are choosing is right for you, your family, and/or your lifestyle.
4. you meet your approved pet(s)
5. adopters sign a contract stating that the animal will be kept healthy through regular visits to your veterinarian, continue on heartworm & flea medication for the rest of the pet's life, and that if you ever have to surrender the pet they will only be returned to ARNO or their agent
6. contract also states that if you fail to comply with any or all of the contract ARNO has the right to take possession of the pet
7. Adoption fee for dogs is $200.00 for one and two for $300.00, adult cats one for $85 or 2 for $125 and kittens one for $125 and 2 for $150.
If you are intereted in fostering or adopting a pet, we require:
1. a completed adoption application that will be reviewed, along with references from your current and past veterinarian
2. a home visit/yard check is scheduled with you
3. once the app. is approved, there is a final review to make sure the pet you are choosing is right for you, your family, and/or your lifestyle.
4. you meet your approved pet(s)
5. adopters sign a contract stating that the animal will be kept healthy through regular visits to your veterinarian, continue on heartworm & flea medication for the rest of the pet's life, and that if you ever have to surrender the pet they will only be returned to ARNO or their agent
6. contract also states that if you fail to comply with any or all of the contract ARNO has the right to take possession of the pet
7. Adoption fee for dogs is $200.00 for one and two for $300.00, adult cats one for $85 or 2 for $125 and kittens one for $125 and 2 for $150.
Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO) is an organization created for and dedicated to the rescue and aid of abandoned and homeless animals in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. ARNO's response includes, but is not limited to, immediate medical needs, as well as rescue of those animals who have been neglected, abused and deprived of loving care. ARNO promotes the foster, adoption, and reunion of pets with their original caretakers, as well as spaying/neutering of all companion animals.
Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO) is an organization created for and dedicated to the rescue and aid of abandoned and homeless animals in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. ARNO's response includes, but is not limited to, immediate medical needs, as well as rescue of those animals who have been neglected, abused and deprived of loving care. ARNO promotes the foster, adoption, and reunion of pets with their original caretakers, as well as spaying/neutering of all companion animals.
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