Adoption Process
Thank you for considering adopting a pet from OOTW.
We usually have plenty of cats and dogs waiting for adoption at any time of all ages and colors. Please plan to consider a range of pets to find the best one for your family.
Adopting from OOTW requires: 1. Cat or Dog - Adoption Application
Our foster parents have spent time with each pet, in a home environment, and we make our decisions based on the individual needs of EACH specific animal.
If you cannot provide a lifetime home for a pet, PLEASE do not adopt it!
2. An InterviewWe process the applications as quickly as we can, but we are all volunteers who have full time jobs so sometimes it can take a couple of days before someone contacts you. If you have not been contacted within 48 hours (not including weekends and holidays) of completing an application, please contact us at: contact@ootwrescue.org 3. A Cat or Dog Adoption ContractCat Adoption ContractDog Adoption ContractOOTW has invested a great deal of financial and personal resources into the care, treatment and placement of the pets we rescue and OOTW makes that commitment to the pet for life, we expect no less from the adoptive family. Pets are confused by drastic changes in their homes, lifestyles, etc. Their habits may change with each new owner. PLEASE ALLOW AT LEAST 30 DAYS FOR ANY ANIMAL TO ADJUST TO A NEW HOME. You are new to the animal and they are not sure where they are or how long they will be there.
4. An Adoption Donation FeeWe charge a minimal adoption donation of:$150.00 for dogs$100.00 for cats
The cost of rescuing a pet is costly and unfortunately, it is unrealistic to expect that the cost and care of each pet rescued by OOTW will be off-set by donations. It is for this reason that an adoption donation is required. The adoption donation is always lower than our initial costs.
Pet ownership is not only a life time commitment but a financial commitment as well, and if you are unable to afford the adoption donation, then chances are you will be unable to afford care for the pet if it falls ill or needs immediate medical attention.
We accept cash, personal checks, and PayPal.
What's Included in the Adoption Donation Fee:* Some or all vaccinations* heartworm test (if age appropriate)* microchip and microchip placement* a spay or neuter
If age and health permit, we spay or neuter and vaccinate all pets prior to adoption.
OOTW does whatever it takes to ensure that the pets we rescue are at the best possible health prior to adoption.
Out of state? No worries, we have excellent transportation options! Transportation costs for out-of-state adoptions is additional and not included in the Adoption Donation Fee.
Please contact us if you need help in selecting the pet that's right for you or if you have any questions or problems concerning your pet companion.
Thanks for considering a rescued pet...they're the best!
We usually have plenty of cats and dogs waiting for adoption at any time of all ages and colors. Please plan to consider a range of pets to find the best one for your family.
Adopting from OOTW requires: 1. Cat or Dog - Adoption Application
Our foster parents have spent time with each pet, in a home environment, and we make our decisions based on the individual needs of EACH specific animal.
If you cannot provide a lifetime home for a pet, PLEASE do not adopt it!
2. An InterviewWe process the applications as quickly as we can, but we are all volunteers who have full time jobs so sometimes it can take a couple of days before someone contacts you. If you have not been contacted within 48 hours (not including weekends and holidays) of completing an application, please contact us at: contact@ootwrescue.org 3. A Cat or Dog Adoption ContractCat Adoption ContractDog Adoption ContractOOTW has invested a great deal of financial and personal resources into the care, treatment and placement of the pets we rescue and OOTW makes that commitment to the pet for life, we expect no less from the adoptive family. Pets are confused by drastic changes in their homes, lifestyles, etc. Their habits may change with each new owner. PLEASE ALLOW AT LEAST 30 DAYS FOR ANY ANIMAL TO ADJUST TO A NEW HOME. You are new to the animal and they are not sure where they are or how long they will be there.
4. An Adoption Donation FeeWe charge a minimal adoption donation of:$150.00 for dogs$100.00 for cats
The cost of rescuing a pet is costly and unfortunately, it is unrealistic to expect that the cost and care of each pet rescued by OOTW will be off-set by donations. It is for this reason that an adoption donation is required. The adoption donation is always lower than our initial costs.
Pet ownership is not only a life time commitment but a financial commitment as well, and if you are unable to afford the adoption donation, then chances are you will be unable to afford care for the pet if it falls ill or needs immediate medical attention.
We accept cash, personal checks, and PayPal.
What's Included in the Adoption Donation Fee:* Some or all vaccinations* heartworm test (if age appropriate)* microchip and microchip placement* a spay or neuter
If age and health permit, we spay or neuter and vaccinate all pets prior to adoption.
OOTW does whatever it takes to ensure that the pets we rescue are at the best possible health prior to adoption.
Out of state? No worries, we have excellent transportation options! Transportation costs for out-of-state adoptions is additional and not included in the Adoption Donation Fee.
Please contact us if you need help in selecting the pet that's right for you or if you have any questions or problems concerning your pet companion.
Thanks for considering a rescued pet...they're the best!