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We are by appointment only, so people must set up a day and time for them to come and see our animals.
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Interview
Interview is typically done while guests are interacting with the animals and trying to decide which ones they wish to adopt.
3.
Meet the Pet
This is done at the same time as the interview.
4.
Sign Adoption Contract
Done after pet has been picked.
5.
Pay Fee
Done while adoption contract is being filled out.
6.
Take the Pet Home
Done after fee is paid and contract filled out. Right before the new family leaves with their pet we do ask for a new family photo.
Additional adoption info
We are by appointment only.
We are by appointment only.
About Howe - 2 Care 4 Critters
On April 1, 2014 a plea went out on Facebook looking for someone who could care for a kitty who still had his eyes shut and would need bottle fed. This little kitty was abandoned by his momma and would die if not fed soon. We knew we had to help this kitten. Having bottle fed baby otters, baby kangaroo, experience working with a variety of exotic animals, and with a medical background in nursing, we took this little kitty into our home and instantly fell in love with him. This was the beginning. After this, we got many calls for help with rescuing animals in our community. Howe-2 Care 4 Critters was born out of this great need. Since our inception, we have become a 501c3 non-profit rescue organization helping hundreds of animals go on to survive and find loving homes.
On April 1, 2014 a plea went out on Facebook looking for someone who could care for a kitty who still had his eyes shut and would need bottle fed. This little kitty was abandoned by his momma and would die if not fed soon. We knew we had to help this kitten. Having bottle fed baby otters, baby kangaroo, experience working with a variety of exotic animals, and with a medical background in nursing, we took this little kitty into our home and instantly fell in love with him. This was the beginning. After this, we got many calls for help with rescuing animals in our community. Howe-2 Care 4 Critters was born out of this great need. Since our inception, we have become a 501c3 non-profit rescue organization helping hundreds of animals go on to survive and find loving homes.
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