Paws Crossed Inc.

KC Metro No Kill Pet Rescue | Paws Crossed Inc. | Companion Animal Adoptions

Paws Crossed is a section 501(c)3 no kill foster-based rescue group based in the Kansas City, Missouri and Johnson County, Kansas metro areas. We are dedicated to rescuing pets left homeless, in high euthanasia shelters, and those in danger of abuse and neglect. We assist pets without regard to age, breed or ease of placement to the extent our finances allow, with the pets in greatest need taking priority. Animals in our care are spayed/neutered, micro-chipped, vaccinated, and provided additional veterinary care as needed. Our animals are placed in foster homes where they wait for placement in a permanent home. Paws Crossed, Inc. strives to place pets in loving and committed permanent homes through a comprehensive adoption process which includes educating prospective adopters about costs and responsibilities associated with bringing a new pet into their home as well as finding a good match for both the pet and the families.

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http://www.pawscrossedinc.com/

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Paws Crossed is a section 501(c)3 no kill foster-based rescue group based in the Kansas City, Missouri and Johnson County, Kansas metro areas.

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Pet Adoption Process Overview:
Paws Crossed Inc is a foster based rescue. There is no facility for the public to come and meet the available pets. Because we ask our foster families and volunteers to make time in their schedules to conduct meet and greets with potential adopters, we do require an application to be submitted and approved first.

Pet Adoption Process Steps:
~Complete our Pet Adoption Application Questionnaire.
~Once your application is submitted our Adoption Manager is notified and begins our review process. She will call you within a few days of receiving it to let you know she is starting on the application and ask any initial questions.
~After the reference checks are complete, a member of the Home Visit Team will call you to schedule a home visit. If you are applying for puppies, we will try to bring them to the home visit. If it is an adult dog, then a meet and greet is usually done on a separate appointment – especially if you have other dogs that will need to be introduced to the new dog on neutral ground.
~After the home visit is completed, the application will be approved or denied. If the application is approved and the meet and greet is a success for the family and all the animals involved, we will finalize the adoption.
~If the pet you are wanting to adopt still needs to be vetted (spayed/neutered and vaccinated), then we typically have the family meet at the clinic to finalize the adoption paperwork and you can take your new pet home from there. This is usually the case with puppies.
~You and your new family member live happily ever after!

Things You Need:
In order to complete your adoption, you will need to have following items ready for the pet:
~A Collar (we will give you the neck size measurement of your pet)
We prefer a Martingale Collar because it is more comfortable for the pet and less likely to slip over the pet’s head. We also find them to be more durable than a typical buckle collar.
~A Leash (no retractable leashes!)
Retractable leashes do not provide enough owner control over the pet. In addition most leash laws specify a maximum leash length and a retractable leash will almost always exceed the legal limit.
~An ID tag with your contact information on it
Resist the urge to put the pet’s name on the tag. Just put your best contact number on the tag (your mobile number is usually best). To increase the odds that someone won’t keep your beloved pet, put “Needs Meds Daily” on the other side of the tag!
~The Adoption fee (cash or check made payable to Paws Crossed, Inc.)

The Pet Adoption Fees cover the average costs for the care of each of our foster animals. Our adoption fees are non-negotiable and non-refundable.

What Your Adoption Fees Include:
~Spay / Neuter
~Microchip with National Pet Registry for the life of the pet
~Current on vaccinations
~Dewormed (if needed)
~Current on monthly flea & tick preventative
~Heartworm tested if over the age of 6 months
~Current on monthly Heartworm preventative
~Any additional medical treatment deemed necessary by our Veterinarian

Pet Adoption Fees
~Dogs (age 7 and under) – $200
~Dogs (age 8 and older) – $100
~Bonded Pair (2 pets required to go to same home) – $150
~Cats – $100

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