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We serve the state of Michigan but primarily focus on northern Michigan
Claws and Paws Rescue's adoption process
1.
Submit Application
The adoption process begins with submitting an application. You can fill out an application at https://www.clawsandpawsrescue.com
2.
Approve Application
Once/if your application is approved we will get busy finding you your perfect companion!
3.
Home Check
Now comes the home check just to be sure your home and our animals needs are a good fit. This can be done in person or virutally.
4.
Meet the Pet
Now the fun begins! We can schedule you to meet pets and do overnights at this point.
5.
Sign Adoption Contract
6.
Pay Fee
7.
Take the Pet Home
CELEBRATE! You have a new family member.
Additional adoption info
Puppies up to a year old have a $275 adoption fee, dogs over a year old are $225 and our senior dogs 10+ years are $100 (if we microchip there will be an additional $25 fee added on top the standard adoption fee).
Our kittens up to 6 months old have an adoption fee of $125, 6 months to 10 years are $100 and our senior cats 10+ are $50.
* Please be aware, that on occasion, when we receive purebred animals they may have a higher adoption fee then stated above
All animals are sterilized and current on vaccinations by time of adoption. If for some reason an animal can't be sterilized prior to adoption a spay/neuter contract will be signed and a spay/neuter deposit will be utilized.
All applications are reviewed by a volunteer based committee. Applications are first reviewed and approved for general adoption, once all applications on a specific pet are reviewed best home for the pet will be chosen. If the application passed committee review the applicant will be contacted for a home visit. If all goes well with a home visit, a meet and greet may be set up with desired pet if the committee feels it's a good match. If there is more than one applicant for a specific pet the committee will choose the home they feel best to fit the pets needs.
Puppies up to a year old have a $275 adoption fee, dogs over a year old are $225 and our senior dogs 10+ years are $100 (if we microchip there will be an additional $25 fee added on top the standard adoption fee).
Our kittens up to 6 months old have an adoption fee of $125, 6 months to 10 years are $100 and our senior cats 10+ are $50.
* Please be aware, that on occasion, when we receive purebred animals they may have a higher adoption fee then stated above
All animals are sterilized and current on vaccinations by time of adoption. If for some reason an animal can't be sterilized prior to adoption a spay/neuter contract will be signed and a spay/neuter deposit will be utilized.
All applications are reviewed by a volunteer based committee. Applications are first reviewed and approved for general adoption, once all applications on a specific pet are reviewed best home for the pet will be chosen. If the application passed committee review the applicant will be contacted for a home visit. If all goes well with a home visit, a meet and greet may be set up with desired pet if the committee feels it's a good match. If there is more than one applicant for a specific pet the committee will choose the home they feel best to fit the pets needs.
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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.
