NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY!!
The basic requirements for adoption from Tri-County Animal Rescue are as follows:
- If you lease or rent, you must have permission from your landlord or the primary resident where you live prior to adoption. Proof such as a lease or documentation will need to be shown.
- WE WILL VERIFY PET POLICIES IF THERE IS AN HOA- EVEN IF YOU OWN YOUR HOME
- If you currently have a dog at home and are adopting a dog, Tri-County Animal Rescue requires you bring in your dog for an official “meet and greet.”
- If you currently have a dog or cat at home, you must provide proof that he or she is current on vaccinations and sterilized.
- Tri-County Animal Rescue does not authorize adoptions to be “gifts.” The person who will be considered the owner of the pet must be present and go through the adoption process.
- You will be asked to complete a preliminary questionnaire prior to adoption.
- You must be at least 21 years of age.
- If you are at least 21 years of age but still live with your parents, the home-owners will need to provide written and/or verbal consent.
If you would like to expedite the process, you may print out the pre-adoption questionnaire at home and then bring it in to the shelter.
Please do not try to adopt in a hurry!!
Weekends are busy and you may have to wait more than an hour (especially in the afternoons) so please be patient. Adopting 15+ years of life is worth the wait!
ADOPTION INCLUDES:
- Spay/Neuter
- Rabies vaccination and License (can only administer licenses for residents of palm beach county)
- Initial vaccinations, microchip identification
- First deworming
- Treatment for parasites/fleas
- Heart worm check
- Feline leukemia and FIV test (cats)
- Adoption Starter Kit (while supplies last)
*Attention first-time dog owners!
If you are serious about adoption and want to know more about what to expect, please read this helpful article posted by Pet-meds!
https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/guide-for-first-time-dog-owners.htm
