The Adoption Process
HELP US FIND THEIR FOREVER HOMES
OUR ADOPTION PROCESS
Thank you for considering adoption! We are so excited you are interested in one of our amazing residents!
Please Note: Meet and greets are available by appointment only. We ask that you do not call or leave voicemails regarding adoption. Due to the nature of our work, the adoption process listed ensures the absolute best for the animals in our care and gives our team the time necessary to review applications and schedule meet and greets.
THE PROCESS:
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Fill out one of our online applications (select below).
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Our adoption team thoroughly reviews your application.
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Once your application is APPROVED, our Adoption Coordinators will REACH OUT TO YOU with 14 days to schedule your meet and greet. Applicants are unable to meet animals until their application is approved.
ADOPTION FEES
DOGS
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Adult Dog- $200
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Long-Term Resident Dog- $175
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Senior Dog- $150
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Small Breed Dog- $250
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Puppy under 6 months old- $275
CATS
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Cat/Kitten- $100
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Long-Term Resident Cat- $75
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Senior Cat- $50
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Barn Cat- $25
OTHER ANIMALS
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Small Breed Animals $25 (any species)
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Chickens/Roosters- $25
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Farm Animals- Individual Based Pricing
All pets are fully vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed or neutered before the adoption is finalized.
SENIOR TO SENIOR PROGRAM
If you are a senior citizen, please discuss our Senior-to-Senior Program with your Adoption Coordinator. For senior citizens looking to add a furry friend to their home, we have an excellent program. Any senior over the age of 60 can adopt any senior dog for $60 and any senior cat for $30. In addition, the annual vaccines for these pets are provided at no cost to the adopter (office visit fee will be adopter’s responsibility).
Email acoadoption@gmail.com for more information.
DO NOT EMAIL TO SCHEDULE MEET AND GREETS. We will call you once your application is approved.
FOSTER PROGRAM
Fostering an animal provides a temporary home that helps them build trust, recover from trauma, or adjust to life in a family setting. It not only saves lives by opening space in shelters, but also allows animals to thrive and find their forever homes more easily. To apply as a foster, please fill out one of our adoption applications and specify under “Name of Animal,” your fostering preference—medical foster, senior foster, or puppy foster. Please note that all animals in the home must be spayed/neutered and up-to-date on vaccinations.
IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ALL animals in the applicant's home must be spayed or neutered in order to adopt from Animal Charity of Ohio. This is part of our mission to control pet population. We also require that all animals currently in the home are up to date on vaccinations. Your application will not be approved unless this criteria is met.
We are always here as a resource if you need any assistance or advice regarding your new addition from Animal Charity- whether it be training, proper handling, or any behavior issues that may need addressed. We do not permit future adopters to use shock collars or any extreme methods of correcting on our animals. Many animals come from backgrounds where they were not given the opportunity to thrive so it’s important to be patient and treat them with patience and love.
The animals in our care come from the worst of the worst situations. Abuse, neglect, abandonment. Our staff works diligently to rehabilitate each animal who enters our doors. We show them love and affection, help them trust, and search for the perfect forever home for them. Your transparency on applications is pertinent in making sure the animal is perfect for your home and that you are a good fit for them. Although you may select a pet, our adoption counselors may choose a different pet for you due to each pet’s particular requirements. Please know that we will make every attempt to find you the perfect match! We want our pets’ next home to be their last!
Thank you for choosing to ADOPT! We hope to help you find the perfect addition to your family!
Check our EVENTS PAGE for upcoming adoption events! Our adoption events are a great way to meet potential furry friends!
Please note that we do not do same-day adoptions