Island Girl Animal Rescue Society, Inc.

Additional adoption info

Step One
Contact us for an adoption application. (Note: you MUST be over the age of 18 to adopt and have a valid photo ID). Once you receive the application, fill it out COMPLETELY. Send it back to us at info@islandgirlrescue.com or via our Fax: 817-394-3924.

Submitting an application does not bind you to adopt the animal. Please allow 2-3 business days for our staff to respond.

Step Two
After we have reviewed your application a staff member will contact you to set up a home visit. The home visit allows us to verify the animal you are interested in is the right fit for you AND the animal!

*VERY IMPORTANT* All Members of your household MUST be present during this visit!

Step Three
If we find that your home environment is appropriate for the animal you are interested in, you will be offered the opportunity to do a "trial adoption". The "trial adoption" is a period of one week where the animal you are interested in will live with you. Our staff will provide everything the animal needs to live with you during this trial period. At the end of the week, you will be offered the opportunity to formally adopt the animal.

Step Four
You will be required to sign an adoption contract. Our staff will provide you with medical records as well as valuable information on the care of your new pet.

Congratulations on your new family member!

Adoption fees?
Fees are set on a case by case basis and will be clearly stated on the adoption form for that animal.

You will pay the adoption fee at the time of the "trial adoption". Your funds will be held until you officially adopt the animal (sign the adoption contract).

If you decide not to adopt, you will receive a full refund when the animal is returned to Island Girl Animal Rescue.

What does the Adoption fee cover?
For Canines the adoption fee includes:

Full veterinary Exam
Spay/Neuter
Vaccinations
Fecal and Heartworm Test
Flea/Tick Prevention
Heartworm Prevention
Microchipping

For Felines the adoption fee includes:

Vaccinations
Feline Leukemia test
Feline Aids test
Full veterinary exam

Adoption fee will also cover other medical treatment/medications if required by veterinarian.

Additional Grooming and Dental exam/cleaning are done on a case by case basis.

What if I change my mind?
We guarantee the health of the dog at the time of adoption and will consider an adoption fee refund when the animal is returned to us. We reserve the right to refuse anybody for any reason. For this reason and for the well-being of the animal, we encourage you to utilize the week long trial period before deciding to adopt.