There may be other requirements depending on the individual dog or cat you want to adopt. If you plan to keep the dog outside, we require a fenced yard and a location where the dog can be protected from the hot sun and rain. An Animal Car Officer will visit your home before we can approve the Adoption Application. We will accept payment in cash, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa, sorry no personal checks. The animals are also vaccinated to prevent diseases to ensure that only healthy animals are placed for adoption.
Staff tests dogs for heartworm.
Dogs receive vaccinations to prevent rabies, parvo, parainfluenza, bordetella, distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, and coronavirus. Cats receive the feline leukemia and feline AIDS tests. Cats are vaccinated to prevent rabies, distemper, rhinotracheitis, and calici. It is possible the undetectable illnesses or conditions may be present or incubating at the time of adoption. Therefore, ACaRD does NOT make any guarantees as to age, behavior, breed, health temperament, or ultimate size of the animal.