Animal rescue groups or organizations offer you a great place to get your next family pet. These groups are all different but they do have common goals. These groups work hard to locate a permanent loving home for unwanted or misplaced cats and dogs.
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Adopting pets through Animal Rescue Groups
Many of these rescue groups rely on volunteers and donations to care for these pets while they are between homes.
When you begin looking for animal rescue groups to work with you will find that most of these groups do rely on their hard working volunteers and support from the local community to operate.
Wide Variety
You will also find a wide variety of animals available through these rescue groups.
Many of these animal rescue groups handle all types of animals and you will find kittens, puppies and even older pets available for adoption.
You might be surprised to learn that some groups even offer exotic pets such as reptiles, pot bellied pigs and even guinea pigs.
Hard Lives
As you begin looking at pets available through animal rescue groups keep in mind some of these animals have had very hard lives. You may find a dog that was abused by its owner. You may find a female cat that has just given birth.
Their owners have relinquished many of the animals offered by rescue groups because they are moving or can no longer care for them.
In addition some of these groups take animals that live in kill shelters or as strays living on the streets. Some programs also offer spay and neuter release programs for feral cats.
Screening
Animal rescue groups do a good job of screening animals before adopting them out to new homes. They also screen potential pet owners.
If you find a pet offered through a pet rescue group you will be asked to sign a contract saying that you agree to care for the pet long term.
You will also be asked several questions about your home, your children and other pets you may have. This is not to be nosy—it is simply to help match an owner with the right pet.
Up Front
If the animal suffers from a medical condition, such as diabetes, the new owners know this up front before adopting. Having the animal’s health history at the time of adoption helps the animal find a permanent home.
You can gain a lot of personal satisfaction by adopting your next pet through an animal rescue group. You know you have done something to help and your new pet will show its appreciation.
Finding Animal Rescue Groups
If you are interested in adopting through one of the many rescue organizations it is easy to find one in your area.
Your vet can give you the contact information for animal rescue groups near you. Most of the time these pets are kept in private homes (foster homes) until they are adopted.
This gives the animal time to be socialized with other pets, children and time to get used to living in a home.
Sometimes animal rescue groups will bring their animals that need homes to pet stores or other locations for interested people to see and meet the animals on certain weekends.
Interview and Application
When you choose a pet in a rescue program be prepared to go through an interview and application process. The organization wants to know these pets will be well cared for the long term.
You will probably be asked about other pets you may have, the age of your children, the size of your yard and your thoughts on a cat with claws if you are looking at a cat.
Fees
This is to help match the pet with the right owner. Adoption fees vary by each organization but you can expect to pay $100-$200 for a rescued animal. These animal rescue groups do not make a profit.
These fees cover the cost of the animal while it was in the care of the organization. This adoption fee usually covers vaccinations, medical exams, spaying, and neutering.
Opportunities with Animal Rescue Groups
Getting your next pet through animal rescue groups or organizations is a responsible way to get your next family member. You can also find many volunteer opportunities through these organizations.
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