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Application shall inquire medical history, ages in the household, rental agreements, and what scenarios to protect the pet from surrender.
2.
Interview
Individuals/Family will have a Zoom meeting to view interactions with each other and have an online background questionnaire.
3.
Home Check
Home Check is initiated to determine where the dog/cat will live, sleep, eat, and be cared for in a clean and safe living environment.
4.
Meet the Pet
Determining, if the pet decides that they are a good match and feel comfortable around the adopting individual family is a must..
5.
Approve Application
Individuals/Family will be notified of denial or approval of the application. If denied, an email/letter will be sent to explain the reason.
6.
Sign Adoption Contract
An adoption contract shall be signed informing you of the terms and conditions for the adoption.
7.
Take the Pet Home
A follow-up visit is initiated to verify how the family and pet are getting along and if other assistance is needed.
Additional adoption info
Background Check: To ensure that adoptions are not provided to documented animal breeders, dog fight promoters, habitual surrenderers, violent offenders, or animal abusers.
Background Check: To ensure that adoptions are not provided to documented animal breeders, dog fight promoters, habitual surrenderers, violent offenders, or animal abusers.
Pets will be met online (ZOOM) then in-person to show interaction with staff and meetings at adoption events.
Pets will be met online (ZOOM) then in-person to show interaction with staff and meetings at adoption events.
More about this rescue
RESCUES ON85TH, a registered 501(c)(3), was formed on December 22 nd, 2021. We are a volunteer-based organization located in Birmingham, Alabama, serving Jefferson County. We assist low-income households struggling to care for their cat(s) and/or dog(s) due to financial difficulties. We are not animal control or a full shelter, we are a mobile community service providing supplies, education, and other assistance for cats and dogs to help prevent surrender and death due to starvation. We accomplish this when funding permits, a depend on public support for our operations.
Our mission is to assist in providing provisions for a safe and healthy living environment for cats and dogs, to strengthen the human-animal bond, and to educate on the importance of animal safety.
RESCUES ON85TH... How it all beganhttps://www.rescueson85th.org/our-story
RESCUES ON85TH, a registered 501(c)(3), was formed on December 22 nd, 2021. We are a volunteer-based organization located in Birmingham, Alabama, serving Jefferson County. We assist low-income households struggling to care for their cat(s) and/or dog(s) due to financial difficulties. We are not animal control or a full shelter, we are a mobile community service providing supplies, education, and other assistance for cats and dogs to help prevent surrender and death due to starvation. We accomplish this when funding permits, a depend on public support for our operations.
Our mission is to assist in providing provisions for a safe and healthy living environment for cats and dogs, to strengthen the human-animal bond, and to educate on the importance of animal safety.
RESCUES ON85TH... How it all beganhttps://www.rescueson85th.org/our-story
