The Adoption Process

Step #1: Before you even start looking at all those cute faces do your research. Start with asking yourself some questions:

How much time to I have to exercise a pet? Do I even like to exercise or do I want a couch potato pet?
How much time will my pet be left alone while I am at work, school or away from home? What will I do with them while I am away?
Can I afford the cost of annual vaccinations and vet care for a new pet?
What about grooming? Can I afford to get my pet groomed every month or two or do I want an animal that wonâ€™t need extra grooming?
What type of pet is best for my lifestyle and where I live? Does where I live have any limitations on the type of pet I can have?
Does anyone in my family have allergies? Is anyone in my family afraid of any type of animal? What size and type of animal will be best for ALL of the family members to handle?

You can start your homework by answering these questions and then research the different breeds for their general behavior traits and special care requirements. After you have done that, and narrowed your list down to a few good options then you are ready to start looking for just the right new addition to your family.

Step #2: Click here to see if one of our pets waiting for a new home might be waiting just for you.

Step #3: Come to the shelter and meet the animals you have picked out and get to know them better. Click here for directions to shelter

Step #4: Fill out an adoption application. You can print out a Cat application or Dog application and fax it to us at 541-298-3645 Cat App Dog App or fill out our online application

Step #5: An adoption counselor will talk to you either in person or on the phone to clarify any questions you or we may have about the adoption.

Step #6: Adoption counselor will do landlord check and reference check.

Step #7: Adoption approved! Come in to shelter and fill out adoption paperwork and take home your new family member and love him forever.

(This is the general way the process happens but some of the steps may fall in a slightly different order depending on the circumstances.)




		The Adoption Process Step #1: Before you even start looking at all those cute faces do your research. Start with asking yourself some questions: How much time to I have to exercise a pet? Do I even like to exercise or do I want a couch potato pet? How much time will my pet be left alone while I am at work, school or away from home? What will I do with them while I am away? Can I afford the cost of annual vaccinations and vet care for a new pet? What about grooming? Can I afford to get my pet groomed every month or two or do I want an animal that wonâ€™t need extra grooming? What type of pet is best for my lifestyle and where I live? Does where I live have any limitations on the type of pet I can have? Does anyone in my family have allergies? Is anyone in my family afraid of any type of animal? What size and type of animal will be best for ALL of the family members to handle? You can start your homework by answering these questions and then research the different breeds for their general behavior traits and special care requirements. After you have done that, and narrowed your list down to a few good options then you are ready to start looking for just the right new addition to your family. Step #2: Click here to see if one of our pets waiting for a new home might be waiting just for you. Step #3: Come to the shelter and meet the animals you have picked out and get to know them better. Click here for directions to shelter Step #4: Fill out an adoption application. You can print out a Cat application or Dog application and fax it to us at 541-298-3645 Cat App Dog App or fill out our online application Step #5: An adoption counselor will talk to you either in person or on the phone to clarify any questions you or we may have about the adoption. Step #6: Adoption counselor will do landlord check and reference check. Step #7: Adoption approved! Come in to shelter and fill out adoption paperwork and take home your new family member and love him forever. (This is the general way the process happens but some of the steps may fall in a slightly different order depending on the circumstances.)