{"id":21,"date":"2022-11-29T17:44:07","date_gmt":"2022-11-29T23:44:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fiveacresanimalshelter.org\/pet-adoption-process\/"},"modified":"2024-02-16T09:59:50","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T15:59:50","slug":"pet-adoption-process","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fiveacresanimalshelter.org\/adoptable-pets-st-charles-mo\/pet-adoption-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Pet Adoption Process"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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When you choose to adopt a pet from a shelter, you are giving a second chance to an animal in need. Adoption is a significant but worthy commitment, and it is our joy to help connect people with their new pet.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Pet Adoption Process<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Our goal is to ensure each animal is placed in a loving home that meets its unique set of needs.<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Every animal and every home is different, and it\u2019s our job to help match an animal with the right home for them. This includes an application process and conversations with our adoption team that ensure a good match and a happy, healthy future for the animal.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Requirements to Adopt:<\/strong><\/p>

  • You must be at least 18 years old to fill out an application for adoption.<\/li>
  • Adopters must be able spend the time and money necessary for training, medical treatment and proper care of a pet after adoption.<\/li>
  • Adopter must be willing to work with our adoption staff to determine an appropriate match for your lifestyle and family.<\/li>
  • If you rent, it is your responsibility to know your landlord\u2019s pet policy and ensure you are able to have pets on their property<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    The first step in adopting a dog is looking through the available animals on our website. Each dog has several photos and information about their history, personality, and what type of home will be best for them. If you see a dog you are interested in, the next step is to fill out the online application. If you are open to meeting several animals before you make a decision, please fill out the general application and we can guide you through the process of meeting your perfect match. Even if you fill out an application for a specific animal, we may recommend other animals based on your situation and what you are looking for in a pet.\u00a0<\/p>

    You can expect to hear from one of our team members within three days of submitting your application. Also please be advised we receive an overwhelming number of applications for puppies, purebreds, and designer breeds, and it will take longer for those applications to be processed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    One question we often receive is, \u201cWhy can\u2019t I just go to the kennel and look at the dogs?\u201d This is for several reasons:<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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