SOUL An Animal Rescue

Adoption Terms & Policies 1. We operate on a first come, first serve basis, unless otherwise noted. 2. Our fosters are always given first choice to adopt and this choice is respected at any point in the adoption process until adoption paperwork is signed and adoption fee is paid. 3. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone. 4. Must be 18 years of age or older and provide identification (showing present address, and age). May be asked to provide proof of home ownership and/or proof of landlord consent to adopt this animal upon request. 5. Agree to provide the adopted animal(s) with adequate food and fresh water, shelter from the elements, daily exercise and kind treatment at all times. 6. Agree not to give away, sell or trade this animal, nor take the adopted animal(s) to a shelter or otherwise abandon it. Agree to contact SOUL immediately if the adopter can no longer care for or keep this animal. If for whatever reason the adopter finds themselves in a situation where they cannot keep the animal, the adopted animal(s) are always welcome to return to SOUL. 7. Agree to obey any and all animal regulations governing the area in which the adopter lives and agree to provide the animal with all recommended veterinary care, including monthly heartworm prevention and annual vaccinations as directed by a veterinarian. Agree to provide the animal with prompt veterinary care if it becomes ill or injured. 8. Agree to keep cats as indoor-only pets (with the exception of enclosed/secure catios, or supervised time with harness/secure leash). We do not adopt cats for outdoor or outdoor/indoor lifestyles (with the exception of working cats). Most of out cats have medical conditions, or have lived their entire lives inside, which do not make them good candidates for outdoor life. Outdoor cats also pose a threat to native wildlife. They also have higher mortality rates, due to the amount of threats they face from the environment (humans, cars, wildlife, disease). To ensure the best safety of our animals, we require indoor lifestyles. 9. Agree to not declaw cats (unless needed for medical reasons and recommended by a veterinarian), as studies have shown this can lead to chronic pain as it alters the way cats walk. 10. After adoption, all medical care and expenses will be the responsibility of the adopter.