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Tri-state area (primarily NJ, PA), will adopt to qualified families in NY, CT, DE, MD
ARF of Mercer's adoption process
1.
Submit Application
The more completely it is filled out, the quicker a response!
2.
Approve Application
Once you get an approval e-mail, you can schedule to meet our dogs
3.
Meet the Pet
Depending on timing, we cannot guarantee that the pet you apply for will be available when you come to meet our pups.
4.
Sign Adoption Contract
Once you pick out your pup, we will go over all the medical records and you will read and sign the contract
5.
Pay Fee
Adoption fee covers a surgically altered pet up to date on vaccines, a registered microchip, and 30 days of pet insurance.
6.
Take the Pet Home
Congratulations on your new family member!!
Additional adoption info
All initial communication is by e-mail. Please e-mail for information on a particular dog/puppy, or to request an adoption application. You may visit any animal who is available for adoption after your application has been approved. Veterinary references are required. You must be at least 21 years old, own your home or have lived in your current rental for at least one year. Your lease must specify that you are allowed a pet.
All adoptable animals are spayed or neutered prior to adoption. They are current on vaccines, treated for internal and external parasites, and Microchipped. Cats/ Kittens are feline leukemia and FIV tested. Adult dogs are heartworm tested. A month of complimentary medical insurance for your new pet is included in the adoption fee.
Adoption fee cats and kittens $50.00 - $125.00
Adoption fee dogs and puppies $475.00- $600.00
All initial communication is by e-mail. Please e-mail for information on a particular dog/puppy, or to request an adoption application. You may visit any animal who is available for adoption after your application has been approved. Veterinary references are required. You must be at least 21 years old, own your home or have lived in your current rental for at least one year. Your lease must specify that you are allowed a pet.
All adoptable animals are spayed or neutered prior to adoption. They are current on vaccines, treated for internal and external parasites, and Microchipped. Cats/ Kittens are feline leukemia and FIV tested. Adult dogs are heartworm tested. A month of complimentary medical insurance for your new pet is included in the adoption fee.
Adoption fee cats and kittens $50.00 - $125.00
Adoption fee dogs and puppies $475.00- $600.00
About ARF of Mercer
Our dogs and puppies are primarily Sato's, rescued from Puerto Rico in the Rincon area (visit www.barksofhope.com).They are flown to Philadelphia airport, immediately vetted, and treated for internal and external parasites. All our animals are spayed/neutered and microchipped prior to adoption.
Puerto Rico has a terrible problem with unwanted dogs, litters are discarded on the side of the road, in trash cans, and dumped in the woods. If brought to a shelter, the kill rate is 94%. We are always looking for tourists and business people willing to carry on pups to get them out of a bad situation and into loving, forever homes.
Our dogs and puppies are primarily Sato's, rescued from Puerto Rico in the Rincon area (visit www.barksofhope.com).They are flown to Philadelphia airport, immediately vetted, and treated for internal and external parasites. All our animals are spayed/neutered and microchipped prior to adoption.
Puerto Rico has a terrible problem with unwanted dogs, litters are discarded on the side of the road, in trash cans, and dumped in the woods. If brought to a shelter, the kill rate is 94%. We are always looking for tourists and business people willing to carry on pups to get them out of a bad situation and into loving, forever homes.
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