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.

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*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

• HOME VISIT WITH FCAHS REPRESENTATIVE

• 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.

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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