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Featured Furball: Baby Doll
Baby Doll is the absolute sweetest! We adore her AND everything about her! Baby Doll would be a great addition to any home, but she will need pet parents who will be able to care for her medically. We have found Baby Doll to have a mass of unknown etiology and based on our radiographs, there are no overt signs of metastatic disease at this time. However, tumor regrowth is possible and we recommend following up with your veterinarian at your earliest convenience for a more thorough assessment should this occur. Additionally, Baby Doll has had mild diarrhea or recently had diarrhea. She has not been systemically affected - i.e. the energy levels, hydration status and appetite remained normal or improved very quickly without intensive treatment. If you want to be a true savior, bring Baby Doll into your home and give her all of the love that she deserves! Apply by clicking the link below! Search AnimalsFeatured Furball: Brad Paisley
Meet our favorite county artist/rabbit, Brad Paisley! Brad came to us as a transfer from a rabbit rescue in Erie, so we don't have any information about his past. However, in our care, Brad has shown to be an energetic little bunny! He enjoys running around his cage chasing his jingle ball and would do anything for some lettuce.Rabbits require specialized care and are not considered "beginner" pets, so we recommend doing some research and making sure you have your indoor rabbit set-up ready before setting up an adoption appointment! Our adoption staff would be happy to talk to you about what owning a rabbit entails, including what kind of enclosure they need, what they eat, and the veterinary care they require. There are also many wonderful online resources for rabbit owners and owners-to-be! If you have specific questions about rabbit ownership and would like to talk to our adoption staff, send us an email at adoptnorth@humaneanimalrescue.org. Please note that the only way to schedule a meet and greet is through the adoption application however!
Are you ready and think you have the prefect home for the coolest rabbit around? Fill out an application for Brad Paisley today! Our adoption team will reach out to you with next steps. Search Animals
Featured Furball: Kinger
Meet Kinger! He is a reserved boy who was brought in by a kind person who happened to find him hanging around their house. According to them, Kinger seemed to get along with their dog who was in the yard too. Kinger will take some time to get used to his new home, but we are sure he will eventually learn to love again! Apply to meet Kinger today! Search Animals
How to Adopt
Humane Animal Rescue’s adoption team works to match people with an adoptable animal. To assist with making a match, an adoption counselor will learn more about the adopter and share information about the animals.
Adoption Process
Adoptable animals can be viewed online. You must visit with the animal at the adoption center or partner business location to complete the adoption process. If you plan to adopt, please arrive an hour before the adoption center is scheduled to close.
Step 1: Fill out the adoption questionnaire (link to questionnaire)
A completed adoption questionnaire will be reviewed by staff before meeting an animal. This one page application helps our counselors learn more about your lifestyle and expectations of your new pet! Questionnaires are accepted on first come-first serve basis.
Step 2: Meet Adoptable Animals!
An adoption team member or volunteer will share information about the animals to help you learn more about each one to ensure you find the right match! Once you find a match, the staff will introduce you to the animal in an area outside the kennel or cage so you can interact with the animal.
Step 3: Adopt
Most times, you are able to take your new best friend home the same day you meet them! The adoption contract and paperwork can be finalized the day of your visit. If the animal is awaiting their spay/neuter procedure, the animal will remain at the shelter to be picked up by the adopter on a designated date.
Holds
If you need extra time to gather your lease, household members, or your canine companion needs to come in for a meet & greet with the adoptable dog, we offer a $25.00 non-refundable hold for 24 hours. If the adoption is finalized, the amount will be deducted from the adoption fee.
Note: We do not accept holds over the phone, via email, or social media. They are only offered after you meet with an animal at the adoption center.
Adoption Guidelines
If you plan to adopt, there are a few basics to bring along with you:
- A valid form of photo ID (adopters must be 18 years or older)
- Proof of address
- If you rent, we encourage you to talk with your landlord about bringing home a pet. If pets are permitted, verify with your landlord if there are breed or species restrictions.
- We encourage all individuals who will be in regular contact with your new pet meet before you take the pet home! This includes: children, significant other, and your existing dog (if you’re adopted a dog), or your rabbit (if adopting a rabbit).
Note: We do not offer cat to cat introductions, nor different species meetings. We will provide you with resources on proper introductions.
Adoption Fees
Adoption fees are charged to help us offset some of our costs for caring for the thousands of animals that enter our doors each year. All animals are spayed or neutered, microchipped, given vaccinations appropriate for their age at the time of adoption, treated for parasites, and given flea/tick protection. In addition, dogs (6 months or older) are tested for heartworm.
Striving to give every animal a home,
& every animal lover a chance to adopt.
Browse our ongoing promotions that make it easier to adopt
Pets for Patriots
We offer a 10% discount on companion pet adoption fee for US military veterans.
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Pets for the Elderly
Seniors can receive up to $50 off their adoption fee if they allow us to take their photo (with their pet).
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Bonded Pairs
Animals we deem to be bonded with each other may be eligible for a 2 for 1 adoption fee.
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