Furbaby Rescue of NC

Additional adoption info

Do you want to adopt a lifelong companion? A dog that will bring happiness into your family? Furbaby Rescue of NC is so excited to have the opportunity to help you to find the dog that will be with you and your family for many years to come! We look forward to making this a wonderful experience for you! Please take a moment to review our ADOPTION GUIDELINES below. These Guidelines are to serve as a tool to assist in the adoption process but we are open to discussing any situation that may not be in compliance. Our goal is to find SAFE, RESPONSIBLE, and LOVING families for our animals.

GUIDELINES:

Be 21 years of age and have a valid ID with a current verifiable address.
Live in stable housing with a verifiable phone number.
Ensure that all adults living in the household have consented to the adoption and are willing to participate in the care of the pet.
Ensure that all children are mature enough to manage their behavior in the home and interact appropriately with the pet.
If a renter, show copy of lease or other proof from landlord that the pet is allowed.
Have the financial ability now, and in the foreseeable future, to properly care for the pet, including but not limited to routine and unexpected emergency veterinary care, quality food, necessary supplies, pet sitters, trainers, and be able to pay pet deposits/pet rent if living in rental housing.
Agree to properly train the dog, and have the financial ability and willingness to engage the services of training professionals and/or behavioral specialists if warranted
Provide proper and consistent veterinary care, food, water, exercise, training and kind treatment.
Provide the pet a safe and pleasant environment with love and attention, and not to leave the pet alone for excessively long hours without another animal or human for companionship.
Adopt the pet as a permanent lifetime family member, and be willing to make concessions in the future to accommodate and keep your pet as your lifestyle may change.
Fill out the Adoption Application and participate in a phone and/or in-person interview
Be willing to provide personal and veterinary references.
Understand that the Adoption Application must be processed and approved (which on average takes 2-3 days – we are 100% volunteers)
Be ready to adopt immediately (we cannot “hold” animals for anyone)
Sign a legally binding Adoption Contract and pay the Adoption Fee
Before You Adopt
Here is a list of a few things you should consider before adopting a new pet:

If you have other pets at home, will they get along with a new pet?
If in an apartment, are you allowed to have a pet in your home? Check the Housing Guide to the right for a complete listing.
Are you aware of your local animal control laws? Some communities have strict leash laws and limit the number of pets you may own. Some communities require licenses for pets. Be informed.
Is anyone in your household allergic to animals? If so, how will you handle this?
Have you thought about how an animal may affect your lifestyle? If your lifestyle changes, what will you do with your pet? Adopting a pet is a lifetime commitment.
Be sure to select an animal that fits your schedule and exercise routine. Be aware of the time needed to care for a pet.
Have you considered adoption of an older pet? Some older pets are more suitable, calmer and may be housebroken.
Do you have supplies for a new pet? Can you make a financial commitment to a new pet for the next 10 to 20 years? Are you willing to make an emotional commitment to a new pet? Will the pet be a member of the family?
Do you have a veterinarian? If not, you will need to choose one to provide future medical care for your new pet.
All of our furbabies are vetted before adoption, meaning they receive a full veterinarian exam, necessary vaccines, are spayed/neutered, and microchipped. Whatever medical conditions they came to the rescue with are also taken care of while in foster care. Puppies under 4 months old are required to be spayed/neutered within 2 months if adopted before age of spay/neuter.

Adoption Fees
Our adoption fees range from $175-300, dependent upon the age of the pet and medical history. Contact us to get exact adoption fee information on the furbaby you are interested in.