Our rescue consists of a handful of volunteers who donate their time and resources. We all have jobs, families,
foster animals and our own pets to care for. We do not operate out of a central location or shelter facility.
Everything we do is out of our private homes. We appreciate your interest in our pets and will be more than
happy to answer your questions. Please be patient with us if our email responses aren't immediate or if
we cannot answer the phone when it rings. We will get back to you just as soon as we can. We are working
on obtaining 501c3 status and when we do, we will be expanding A.R.T.H.A.R. Inc.
We ask that you keep in mind that our volunteers have constant interaction with animals on our pet listings and
applicants are chosen based upon the most suitable match for a particular animal. Every animal is different and requires
a certain type of home. Our volunteers make their decision for a suitable home based upon their daily interactions
with the animal. Please do not take offense if you are not chosen for the specific animal you are applying for- there may be a
reason why this animal may not make a good match for your family and there may be another animal in the rescue
who would make a good fit for you. The decisions we make are with the care and concern of the animals
in mind. We ask that you fill out an adoption application prior to meeting any animal within our foster care program.
This helps us to ensure that the animal you are interested in is indeed a good match for your household. Once we review
your completed application we will contact the appropriate foster family to set up an appointment for you to meet the pet at
a future time that is convenient for all parties involved. This process could take anywhere from a few days to two
weeks depending on the quantity of adoptions already in process and arranging schedules.
By adopting a new pet from a rescue not only are you helping to support a hard
working organization who strives to save the lives of countless unwanted animals on a daily basis,
but you are saving the life of the animal(s) you choose to adopt.
When your adoption is complete the foster home your pet came from
now has an opening for a new animal to move in to, giving
another pet a chance to live a long, happy life.
Thank you for considering to adopt from A.R.T.H.A.R. Inc.!

YOUR HOME:
Do you rent or own? Is your home the right size for the size pet you want to adopt?.
Is your yard sufficient in size? Is it fenced in?
If not, how will you keep a dog from running away?
How will you deal with shedding, allergies, and accidents?
For a cat, where will the litter box go and who will be in charge of it?
Where will the animal be when you're at work?
How long each day will the animal be left alone?

CARE OF ANIMAL:
Who will be feeding, walking, playing with the animal daily?
Where will the animal sleep at night?
How will children be taught to behave around the animal?
What happens when you travel?
What happens if you move or go overseas?
How about if the animal develops behavioral problems?
Are you willing to cherish an aging or ailing pet?
What will you do with the animal when you have to evacuate?

COST OF ANIMAL:
Monthly cost of feeding, flea/tick care, heartworm pills.
Annual vet check-ups.
Cost of a special needs animal.
For Cats: a litter box, scratching posts, toys.
For Dogs: chew toys, balls, leash and collar.

SOME THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND ARE:
~Certain behavioral problems coincide with the amount of exercise and interaction an animal receives from you.
~Are you willing to make a commitment for the remainder of this animal's life.
Cats live up to 20 years, and dogs 12-15 depending on their size.

[Home] [Information] [Shelters] [Search]