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The Adoption Process

Thank you for your interest in offering a home to one of our available pets.  These pets come to us as owner surrenders either because of divorce, a move, other pet in compatibility or a whole host of other reasons, as well as from local county and city animal control facilities and humane associations when space is limited, time is up or the particular pet is not doing well in their shelter environment..

Once these pets come into rescue they are evaluated for temperament and behavior, spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped in addition to having any apparent health concerns addresses and treated.  The animals live in foster homes during their time with us, we do not have a "shelter" location nor do we have set business hours.  Once it looks as if we may have match for you, you will be put in touch with the foster parents and together can arrange a time and location to meet.

            The animals we bring into rescue are extremely important to us, and it is our number one goal to ensure they are paired up with the right adopter to prevent any farther displacements or trauma in their lives.  In consideration of this, please be patient with our adoption process and be prepared for the following..

1.                            We MUST have a completed adoption application from you to get a good idea of your circumstances in order to make a good match

2.                            Once your application is in and we have a pet that looks like it may be a match, we will call or email you to discuss this pet farther with you.

3.                            If all parties agree it looks like a good fit, we will next set you up a time to meet this pet in its foster environment.

4.                            If the initial meeting goes well we will then make plans to begin an adoption, this may include a home visit (we come to your home) to introduce the new pet to your current household members and pets prior to adoption.  We may also ask for references at this point.

5.                            An adoption contract will be signed by all parties once everyone is agreeable to the adoption, a microchip form will be filled out to switch that pet into your name, and you will receive copies of all veterinary and shot records as well as a leash and collar if you do not have one available.  Please expect to pay the adoption fee at this time.  Now you have a new furry family member!!

ALL OF THE PETS WE PLACE ARE SPAYED AND NEUTERED PRIOR TO ADOPTION, NO EXCEPTIONS.  THEY ARE MEANT TO BE IN DOOR FAMILY MEMBERS.  AS SUCH WE DO NOT ADOPT TO HOMES WITH INTACT ANIMALS CURRENTLY IN RESIDENCE OR TO THOSE WITH OUTDOOR ONLY ANIMALS, ABSOLUTLY NO EXCEPTIONS.  ALL CATS MUST BE INDOORS ONLY AND AT ALL TIMES. 
AS A GENERAL RULE WE ONLY ADOPT TO HOMES IN ARIZONA FOR EASE OF A HOME VISIT, TRANSPORTATION AND POST ADOPTION ASSISTANCE.  THANK YOU.

WE APOLOGIZE, BUT WE NO LONGER ACCEPT CHECKS FOR ADOPTION FEES, WE HAVE SPENT TOO MUCH VALUABLE VOLUNTEER TIME TRYING TO RESOLVE ISSUES WITH PERSONAL CHECKS AND OUR NON PROFIT EFFORTS RELY ON THESE FUNDS TO ENABLE US TO CONTINUE TO HELP ANIMALS.  WE WILL NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES ACCEPT A CHECK FOR AN ADOPTION FEE, PERIOD, PLEASE BE AWARE AND PREPARED FOR THIS IF YOU ARE STARTING THE ADOPTION PROCESS WITH US.  THANKS FOR YOUR HELP AND UNDERSTANDING.

Click below to see and read about some of the pets we have currently looking for loving homes!

Our Adoptable Pets

Apply to Adopt

Please check back often for updates and new listings.

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Phoenix says hello to the camera

Want to see our happy tails!!  Click below to see many of our successfully placed happy tails!

"A dog is the only thing on earth that will love you more than you love yourself."
 ~ Josh Billings

Our Happy Tails

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Luke finally gets the loving home he deserves after a very rough start



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Looking to adopt a new friend!!  There are thousands of pets looking for new homes in shelters and rescues!  Click below to view pets in need!

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Bianca recovering from her spay by relaxing on the cool tile


www.azanimalassistance.com
info@azanimalassistance.com
480-226-6299