
OUR
AVAILABLE PETS
"4 million dogs end up in shelters every year; less than half of them make it back out." – Pedigree.com
PROCESS
& POLICIES
ADOPTION PROCESS
Pets are like humans – each with unique needs & personalities. Our adoption process is designed to find the perfect fit for you, your home and your lifestyle.
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STEP ONE: Complete & submit an ADOPTION APPLICATION to with a copy of your current, valid ID for review.
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STEP TWO: After your application has been reviewed, you must schedule a facility visit to meet our animals & staff. If necessary, applicants may then be asked to undergo a home visit by a FCAHS staff member.*
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STEP THREE: Once you find your perfect pet & your application has been approved, you're ready to adopt! At the time of adoption, you will be required to pay the $75 adoption fee, and provide a leash & collar for your animal prior to departure.
*Home inspections are required for all Pit Bull breed adoptions. All applicants are subject to a background check. FCAHS reserves the right to deny any adoption application for any reason.
ADOPTION FEES & POLICIES
OUR ADOPTION FEE IS $75 PER ANIMAL. This fee includes spay/neuter procedures & vaccinations required for adoption.
When adopting from the FCAHS, you must pledge to:
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PROVIDE ADEQUATE FOOD, WATER, SHELTER & CARE AT ALL TIMES
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PROVIDE VETERINARY CARE AS NECESSARY
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OBEY LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL LAWS REGARDING TESTING, VACCINATION & STERILIZATION
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AGREE TO SPAY/NEUTER YOUR PET & PROVIDE PROOF OF STERILIZATION FROM VET
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NOT SELL, GIVE AWAY OR ABANDON YOUR PET
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RETURN YOUR PET TO FCAHS IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO CARE FOR IT
PIT BULL & BULLY BREED ADOPTIONS
To ensure these wonderful dogs are not misused, the following items are required when applying for Pit Bull & "Bully" breed adoptions:
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VET REFERENCE
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HOME VISIT WITH FCAHS REPRESENTATIVE
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UP-FRONT ADOPTION FEE PRIOR TO STERILIZATION
FOSTERING PROCESS
Consider opening your heart & home to an animal in need.
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STEP ONE: Complete & submit an FOSTER APPLICATION to with a copy of your current, valid ID for review.
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STEP TWO: After your application has been reviewed, you must schedule a home visit by a FCAHS staff member. This helps us know what types of foster animals will be the best fit for you & your home.
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STEP THREE: You're ready to foster! Once you're approved, a foster animal will be placed in your care.
All applicants are subject to a background check. FCAHS reserves the right to deny any foster application for any reason.
FOSTERING POLICIES
Fostering responsibilities include:
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PROVIDE ADEQUATE FOOD, WATER, SHELTER & CARE AT ALL TIMES
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PROVIDE VETERINARY CARE AS NECESSARY
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OBEY LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL LAWS REGARDING TESTING, VACCINATION & STERILIZATION
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COOPERATE WITH FOLLOW-UP EFFORTS BY THE FCAHS
READY TO ADOPT?
READY TO FOSTER?
