Adoption Fees

The national average: Only one in ten animals remains with its adoptive family for life.

That is a staggering and unacceptable statistic. The remaining nine get tossed around through multiple homes, taken to the pound, lost, or worse.


adoption statistics This terrible statistic is largely due to uninformed decisions, such as choosing a puppy because it is a pretty color, looks like it will be small, or because it looks just like the one on television.
At Friends for Life we make every effort to place the right animal in the right home. To aid in this goal, we use trained Adoption Counselors to help you select the best match for your lifestyle. When you arrive at our facility, you will meet with an Adoption Counselor before you meet any animals. You and your counselor will discuss your lifestyle, activity level, expectations, likes/dislikes, and past experiences with animals. Your counselor will then select the animals at our facility that best match your family and your lifestyle.

FAQ


Question: But can I still request a specific breed or color?
Answer: Yes! All such requests are taken into account by your Adoption Consultant.

Question: What if I don't like any of the animals selected by the Adoption Consultant?
Answer: Then we'll keep looking for your perfect match!

Question: But I'll know the right animal when I see it...can't I just look at all of them and pick the one I know will be right?
Answer: If you could select the best match for you just by appearance or a "feeling", divorce attorneys wouldn't be so rich! We do require that all potential adopters fill out our consultation form before touring our kennels. This is to ensure that you are matched with the best dog or cat for you lifestyle and needs.

Some administrative details.......


Adoption Fees:
        Adult Dogs are $110 and up
        Puppies are $175 and up
        Adult cats are $85 and up
        Kittens are $95 and up

Adoption fees may vary per animal.

Medical:

Every animal is spayed or neutered and microchipped!

All of our Cats and Dogs are vaccinated* and microchipped with the HOME AGAIN (TM) microchip.
Cats are vaccinated*, tested for Leukemia and FIV**, and microchipped with the HOME AGAINTM microchip.

*Vaccinations vary depending on age and other factors. You will receive a vaccination history of your new animal friend. All dogs over 4 months of age are vaccinated for Rabies as required by law. All dogs will receive the DHPP, DHPP-C, DHLPP, or DHLPP-C vaccines. Most cats receive the Rabies, Leukemia, and FVRCP vaccines. Your adoption consultant will explain your new friend's vaccination history.

**Adult cats are tested for both Leukemia and FIV. Cats under six months of age are tested for Leukemia only.

Return Policy:

Friends for Life has made a life-time commitment to every animal we rescue. Every animal adopted from us remains a part of our family and they may return to us at any time, for any reason.

Is my new animal friend guaranteed healthy? No one can predict when an animal will get sick. Generally, only animals that appear healthy and that appear free of any symptoms are shown for adoption. We do have some special needs animals that are available for adoption and any known temporary or permanent ailments or conditions will be fully disclosed.

Each cat and dog has a "microchip". What is that? A microchip is a tiny implant placed under the skin between the shoulder blades. The implant is about the size of a grain of rice and neither you nor the dog can feel it. Animal shelters and veterinarians have special readers that can detect microchip information which assists in locating the animal's owner. A microchip is a permanent method of identification and if your dog or cat gets lost, it could be their last chance for getting home.
And finally.......


We strongly encourage your entire household to visit our shelter. It is best to have each and every family member visit with and agree upon your new animal friend. It is also important for your new animal friend to have a chance to meet the entire prospective family.  Please select a time to visit us when everyone can come.

Please leave any current pets at home...UNLESS, you are selecting a new dog. Please bring any dogs you currently have. It is important that your dog be involved in selecting his or her new best friend! If you are coming to view cats...please leave all current pets at home.

To ask questions about a specific animal up for adoption, please fill out the appropriate consultation form and email:
dogs@azfriends.org for information on dogs up for adoption. Dog Adoption Form
cats@azfriends.org for information on cats up for adoption. Cat Adoption Form

 

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Friends For Life Animal Sanctuary   143 W. Vaughn Avenue,   Gilbert, AZ  85233
Phone: 480-497-8296   Email: info@azfriends.org