Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue

ADOPTION PROCESS & GUIDELINES... We want the Adoption Process to be an easy and enjoyable experience for all. Our ONLY goal is to place the dogs we rescue into loving forever homes who are dedicated to their care and training for life. Because of this, we do have basic requirements adopters must meet before being able to adopt through W2W. 1.) APPLY ONLINE TO ADOPT. You can do so from your home or you are welcome to come to the W2W Rescue Center and apply at our Adoption Station located at the W2W Rescue Center. Adopters MUST be 21 years old 2.) We REQUIRE you to provide PROOF and a vet reference that ALL current / past pets have been kept up to date with routine vet care/medical. Wags 2 Wishes does require that the following is not ONLY up to date but has routinely been done through the years you have had your pet. (keep in mind some dogs may require previous pet OR breed experience) • Spayed or Neutered (we will NOT adopt into homes that current animals are not spayed/neutered) • Rabies • DHLPP • Bordetella (optional but the risk for kennel cough is there) • Heart worm testing & Heart worm preventative 3.) If you do not *own* your home, you must provide your landlord / association contact info on the application AND a copy of your lease that outlines the rules for dog ownership in your residence. Large breed dogs will not be adopted into apartment settings or into a situation where there are breed/ size restrictions. 4.) ALL family members living in the home must meet the potential adopted dog and "be on board to adopt". We will NOT adopt until ALL have met the dog and in the meantime some other family will have an opportunity to adopt that dog. 5.) We do NOT arrange dog meet and greets until we can verify your current pets are up to date / spayed or neutered. This is done by appointment ONLY! 6.) Be prepared for an in home visit. Wags 2 Wishes will at their discretion require an in home visit especially when a vet reference is not provided. MOST large breed dogs will require a fully fenced yard. 7.) APARTMENT - CONDO - TOWN HOUSE POLICY (Click Here) 8.) How you treat us says A LOT about how you will treat the dog you are applying for. If you think our adoption process is too intense and get annoyed at the time or paper work involved then you obviously do not understand the rescue work we do and the dedication our volunteers have for these rescued dogs. Being rude to us and the process we have set in place for the SAFETY of our dogs is not the way to go if you would like to ADOPT. W2W reserves the right to deny any applicant for any reason. ADOPTION FEES... Puppies $445 Adults $425 Seniors $200 Guard Angel Adoption Fees $500 (read below) All dogs adopted through Wags 2 Wishes are fully vetted with age appropriate vaccines and medical (see below). Keep in mind, once you take possession of your newly adopted dog any and all future medical cost or care is YOUR responsibility. Adoption Process BEFORE MOVING TO THE ADOPTION APPLICATION - KEEP IN MIND YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT SUBMIT IF YOU LEAVE OUT REQUIRED INFORMATION. THIS APPLICATION HAS SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED MANY APPLICATIONS, IF IT IS NOT SUBMITTING IT IS HUMAN ERROR! The Process: We have established a small team of VOLUNTEERS to handle adoption applications for the animals in our care. Keep in mind, they work regular jobs and have a life outside of volunteering - BE PATIENT AND KIND. • We do NOT allow same day adoptions, meaning you can't walk-in, apply and leave with a dog. You MUST submit an ONLINE ADOPTION APPLICATION. Our team will process the application and schedule a meet if approved. • Staring March 24, 2024 Walk -In viewing to see dog will be allowed - however the process above will still apply. We do NOT allow "Fingers in Cages" - If you don't follow that rule, you'll be asked to leave. • Do NOT message our Facebook page asking about the status of your application - our social media person is not involved with the adoption process. Keep in mind Most applications are delayed if your references do not respond or your vet office, please give all the heads up to move your application along. • If you have submitted an ADOPTION APPLICATION allow 48-72 hours for a response BEFORE emailing us at [email protected]. Please do not email us to say "you submitted an application" - we know!