Adoption Process
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Here is how the adoption process works.
If we receive more then one application on a single animal we will process the applications in the order of date received. Taking one application at a time to insure we use our resources to the best effect. When we get a completed application, we will make reference calls to your vet, landlord, personal references you listed and any other calls that are required. We will set up a home visit. Or if that isn't possible we will ask for photos of the areas that we check when we do a home visit. If an adoption doesn't go through, we will go to the next application, and so on. We have had as many applications on one animal. We do meet and greets only after the application has been approved. We reserve the right to stop an adoption at any point, if we or the animal are not comfortable. After all it is about the animal being secure and in a safe forever home. Our basic requirements: Our policy is that all dogs have to be members of the family. NO "Outdoor" dogs or cats that will be sleeping in the garage or in a kennel. A secure fenced yard is a requirement, unless other wise stated on the dogs or cats posting. We will not adopt a dog or cat that has been labeled "No children or No other dogs or cats" to a family that has children or other dogs or cats. No acceptations. If renting your residence, we must have written permission from the landlord. For some breeds of dogs or cats, we will need written permission from your HOA/Landlord stating that they are aware of the breed of the puppy/dog/cat being adopted, and will allow it on the property. If there is a pet deposit that needs to be paid to the landlord, we require proof that it has been paid. The person that is adopting MUST be signatory to the lease in question. No exceptions. If you live in a city that has a limit on the number of dogs, cats or other animals allowed and requires a kennel license for additional pets, and your household is at the limit, we will require proof of a kennel license. You must be 18 years old in the state of Montana to legally sign a contract. We do NOT adopt to a relative for you. We do not adopt dogs or cats to be given to others as gifts. We will be showing preference to homes/owners that have had similar or same breed dogs or cats in the past. (This applies especially, to larger breed dogs like Shepherds, Chow Chows, Pit Bulls, Bully breeds, hounds, etc.) All puppy adoptions are conditional to the puppy being spayed or neutered by age 6 months. All kitten adoptions are conditional to the kitten being spayed or neutered by age 4 months. Our adoption fee donation for dogs/puppies/cats/kittens is based on our medical costs for that animal. This fee helps off set our cost of least vet checks, de-worming treatment(s), first vaccinations (Distemper + 5 at 6 weeks) or (Panleukopenia at 6 weeks), spay or neuter at our local vet, medicines, special diets (formula for bottle babies etc.) and any transportation that was needed while in our rescue. Any Donated Funds provided over the adoption fee goes directly to the Emergency Medical Fund for the dogs in our care. All dogs or cats over 6 months of age will be spayed or neutered prior to adoption. No Exceptions. Puppies that are too two small (under 2 lbs.) will have conditional contract adoptions. For convenience, a new owner may choose to have their new puppy spayed or neutered by their personal vet that their own cost. And provide proof of spay/neuter to Quailwings Rescue for our records by age 6 months. A contract must be signed in order to adopt from Quailwings Rescue. We check in on our animals to make sure that the terms of the contract are not violated. Some HOA's, have breed restrictions and some County, city and townships have restrictions on the number of dogs or cats you can have on your property. We do our best to abide by the local and HOA restrictions that your home falls under. Please obtain the proper paper work ie. Kennel License if it is required prior to filling out your application to adopted from Quailwings Rescue. It is heart breaking to have a great home that we have to deny due to HOA or City restrictions. Quailwings Rescue retains the right to refuse services or to anyone. |
Happy Pet, Happy Heart
It is our goal to find loving forever homes for the animals under our care or in our foster homes.