NEWTON COUNTY RESCUE ADOPTION PREVIEW

ADOPTION PROCEDURE

Thank you for considering the adoption of a “special needs” dog from a recent rescue performed by the Humane Society of Missouri in Newton County (2/20/09).

Through this process we are seeking the best home for each dog. All of the dogs presented for adoption were rescued from sub-standard living conditions and suffered varying degrees from neglect. Because of the deplorable conditions in which these animals were living, they face numerous health and behavior issues, some of which may last throughout their lifetimes.

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS TO READ

Medical Warnings for Potential Adopters

Are You Ready for a Rescue Dog?

ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS IS NOW CLOSED.

Thursday, March 26, 2009
Noon to 7 p.m.
Humane Society of Missouri St. Louis City Center
1201 Macklind Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110
Click for directions

Members of the public interested in adopting one of these pets may visit on Thursday, March 26 to view at the dogs (NOT adopt) and then go home and apply online.

Breeds Rescued Include: Boston Terrier, Chow Chow, Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, Chihuahua, Brussels Griffon, Yorkshire Terrier, Poodle, Pug, Pomeranian, Pekingese, Shih Tzu, Lhasa Apso, Dachshund, Schnauzer, Miniature Pinscher, West Highland Terrier, Maltese, Siberian Husky

1. Members of the public interested in adopting one of these pets may visit on Thursday to view the dogs (NOT adopt) and then go home and apply online.

2. You are not required to attend the Preview to apply to adopt one of the animals.

3. The Adoption Preview and application will be available through our website. Another email will be sent to you on March 26 with a link to the photo preview and application. Those who do not have online access at home are encouraged to consider using the computer of a friend or at the public library.

4. MOST of the 200 dogs will be available for viewing in person on March 26. Those not present on Thursday may still be available for adoption. Check the online preview anytime after Noon on March 26 to see the full list of available animals.

5. The various breeds will be dispersed throughout the Adoption Center during the adoption preview. Please plan to visit all the viewing rooms to meet all of the dogs.

6. Those attending the preview will be provided a sheet to write notes about their top five choices. Interested parties should use this note sheet to complete their application online. Applicants should take note of the dogs name and animal ID # so it may be inputted on the online application.

7. Each and every one of these dogs is a Special Needs Adoption. Please review the descriptions of each dog so you aware of the challenges he/she may face.

8. NONE of the dogs will be going home with adopters on March 26.

9. The volume of people expected to attend the preview will not allow for potential adopters to take any of these animals out of their cages to pet, handle or interact with.

1. The adoption application and photo preview will be available through our website. Another email will be sent to you on March 26 with a link to the photo preview and application. Those who do not have online access at home are encouraged to consider using the computer of a friend or at the public library.

2. The primary care-giver must complete the application and participate in each stage of the adoption process.

3. Online applications are preferred.

4. Adopters are responsible for 100% of the veterinary expenses and other care and feeding of these animals from the day of adoption.

5. No more than one dog will be adopted to each household.

6. More than 5,000 people have expressed an interest in adopting one of these pets. (Thousands of rescued animals, including purebred animals, are waiting for forever homes at animal shelters throughout the country. We hope you will also consider adopting a pet from your local shelter.)

7. Matching adopters to individual animals will be at the sole discretion of the Humane Society of Missouri. Adopters will be able to note their top 5 choices on the application but will not be able to select an individual animal. All applications will be considered and the adopter will be selected based on providing the best home for each of these animals.

8. All of these dogs will be spayed or neutered before their adoption.

9. Because of the deplorable conditions in which these animals were living, they will face numerous health and behavior issues, some of which may last throughout their lifetimes.

10. Adopters selected to receive one of these pets will be responsible for completing the adoption process in person at Humane Society of Missouri St. Louis City Center.

11. At their own expense and with HSMO veterinary approval, adopters may travel to St. Louis and accompany their pet home in the cabin of the plane. These dogs will not be allowed to travel in the cargo hold of an airplane. It will be the adopter’s sole responsibility to meet airline requirements for travel with pets.

12. With HSMO veterinary approval, we will also allow dogs to travel by automobile accompanied by their adoptive owner from St. Louis to their new homes, again at adopter expense. We will NOT ship pets by any conveyance.

Thursday, March 26 at Noon-7 p.m. - Adoption preview at 1201 Macklind Avenue
Wednesday, April 1 at midnight CDT. - Deadline for online applications to be submitted

ADOPTION FEE $300
The adoption fee for each of these dogs is $300– regardless of age, size or breed.