### Our Adoption Process
### 1. Eligibility Requirements
* **Age**: Must be 18 years or older with a valid government photo ID.
* **Housing**: All household members must consent. Renters must provide verifiable landlord approval for the specific breed and size of the pet.
### 2. The 5-Step Process
1. **Online Application**: Submit a thorough digital application through our portal.
2. **Reference Audits**: Our Adoptions Committee reviews personal, veterinary, and landlord references.
3. **Interview**: Complete a consultation with a rescue representative to discuss the pet's background and behavioral traits.
4. **Home Visit**: A mandatory virtual or physical home inspection is conducted to ensure a safe, secure environment.
5. **Final Review & Contract**: Upon committee approval, you will sign our legally binding electronic contract, submit the non-refundable fee, and arrange pickup.
### 3. Core Commitments & Policies
* **Spay/Neuter**: All animals must be altered. For young or medically unready pets, the rescue covers the procedure through our partner vet network. Adopters may elect to use their own private vet entirely at their own expense and must provide immediate certified proof.
* **Safe Containment**: Pets must be kept safely contained at all times (on a leash, inside, or within a securely fenced yard). Free-roaming is strictly prohibited.
* **Training Support**: The rescue provides educational tools and behavioral resources upon request, though daily training labor remains the adopter's responsibility.
* **Lifetime Return**: If you can no longer care for the pet at any point in its life, it must be returned directly to our rescue. Rehoming, selling, or surrendering to another individual or facility is prohibited.