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Areas Volunteers in Defense of Animals (PASADENA) serves
We serve all of Southern California.
Volunteers in Defense of Animals (PASADENA)'s adoption process
1.
Submit Application
First, you'll need to submit an application for the dog or cat that you're interested in!
2.
Approve Application
We will then evaluate and see if your home is fitting for the dog or cat that you're interested in!
3.
Meet the Pet
We then set up a time for you to meet the pet! We're willing to travel to wherever you're located, but at the shelter is preferable.
4.
Sign Adoption Contract
Sign the adoption contract and fill out paperwork.
5.
Pay Fee
Our adoption fee is $350 for dogs and puppies, $159 for cats, and $175 for kittens. More info on what the fees cover in our fees section.
6.
Take the Pet Home
Additional adoption info
Our adoption fee is $350 for dogs $475 for puppies under 11 months, $189 for cats, and $225 for kittens. The fees include:
Dogs:
Spay/Neuter
All shots up to date (puppies with at least 2 sets of DHLPP)
Flea Medication
Deworming (puppies 2 sets)
Microchip and Microchip Registration
Collar
Temporary Leash
Cats/kittens
Spay/Neuter
FVRCP vaccines up to date (Feline Rhinotracheitis Calicivirus Panleukopenia)
Deworming
Flea medication up to date
Free health exam at the closest VCA Hospital
$1000 accident insurance if pet is lost
Microchip - Includes lifetime registration to new owner
Leukemia test - $40
(Please advise when making your appointment if you want this test done.)
Adoption fee is non-refundable, but we will work hard until you are happy with the adoption.
Our adoption fee is $350 for dogs $475 for puppies under 11 months, $189 for cats, and $225 for kittens. The fees include:
Dogs:
Spay/Neuter
All shots up to date (puppies with at least 2 sets of DHLPP)
Flea Medication
Deworming (puppies 2 sets)
Microchip and Microchip Registration
Collar
Temporary Leash
Cats/kittens
Spay/Neuter
FVRCP vaccines up to date (Feline Rhinotracheitis Calicivirus Panleukopenia)
Deworming
Flea medication up to date
Free health exam at the closest VCA Hospital
$1000 accident insurance if pet is lost
Microchip - Includes lifetime registration to new owner
Leukemia test - $40
(Please advise when making your appointment if you want this test done.)
Adoption fee is non-refundable, but we will work hard until you are happy with the adoption.
Volunteers in Defense of Animals (VIDA) is a 501c3 and consists of a small group of volunteers and a network of foster homes. We help find homes for homeless dogs and cats, care and protect neglected and abused animals. We are working to end the suffering and mistreatment of dogs and cats in Southern California. We bring spay and neuter services to areas where families cannot afford them; we facilitate the rescue, foster care, and adoption of animals whenever possible, and we offer education and support to those involved in the care of animals.
Volunteers in Defense of Animals (VIDA) is a 501c3 and consists of a small group of volunteers and a network of foster homes. We help find homes for homeless dogs and cats, care and protect neglected and abused animals. We are working to end the suffering and mistreatment of dogs and cats in Southern California. We bring spay and neuter services to areas where families cannot afford them; we facilitate the rescue, foster care, and adoption of animals whenever possible, and we offer education and support to those involved in the care of animals.
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Support adoption and rescue. Why go to a dog breeder, cat breeder or pet store to buy a dog or buy a cat when you can adopt?
Why should you adopt?
Dog adoption and cat adoption saves lives. Adopt a dog or adopt a cat and you'll have a friend for life.
What is the difference between adopting a dog, adopting a cat, adopting a kitten or adopting a puppy versus getting dogs for sale, cats for sale, puppies for sale or kittens for sale from a dog breeder or a cat breeder?
When someone is breeding puppies or breeding kittens, they are creating new dogs and cats who need homes. Some people are interested in a very specific breed of dog, cat, puppy or kitten and they think the only way to find that specific breed is to buy a dog for sale or buy a cat for sale from a puppy breeder or a kitten breeder. Yet animal shelters are filled with dogs and cats who must find homes.
So rather than buying a dog or puppy for sale from a dog breeder or buying a cat or kitten for sale from a cat breeder, we encourage people to adopt a dog, adopt a cat, adopt a puppy or adopt a kitten at their local animal shelter, SPCA, humane society or pet rescue group.
