**These directions do not take you all the way to the shelter so turn onto Owl Hollow Rd, follow for about 1 1/2 miles till you see a little orange sign on your Right that says "TWIN OAKS FARM"--- this is the shelter! Be sure to Drive past the house through the gates to the barking Dogs and meowing cats (yes the shelters located in a cow field!)
Our adoption process is designed to identify the RIGHT PET for each adopter. All potential adopters must fill out an application (click on the link at the top of the page) which will be reviewed by the Adoption Manager. We try to make the adoption process easy, clear, and pleasant. We ask questions about how the pet will be housed, the kind of environment the pet will be in, what type of activities you expect to do with the pet, who the family members are, and what your expectations for the pet might be. These questions are not meant to be invasive but rather to help us determine if the pet will fit into your family so the adoption will be a permanent one.
When possible, Shelter volunteers and staff evaluate each animal through regular interaction at the shelter or in foster care. This interaction gives us a better understanding of the animal’s reaction to new situations and people thus allowing us to tell the potential adopter as much as possible about the animal. We can also advise the adopter if a specific animal will be suitable for the adopter’s family.
Animals are social creatures who thrive when they are treated as part of the adopting family and they should have access to the same indoor living quarters as their caretakers. We will not place a dog in a home where the dog would be tied out or kenneled in a small space most of the time.
We are more than happy to work with RESCUES to find placements for our great animals. All dogs are vaccinated - DHLPP - and dewormed immediately upon intake unless unable due to illness or injury. In these instances they are provided vet care (when possible) or quarantine until they are healthy enough to be vaccinated. Rabies appointments are set up monthly, health certificates are provided when necessary for transports to other shelters when notified in a timely manner. Puppies are quarantined for one week after arrival/vaccination before being posted for adoption availability and are usually placed in foster care immediately.
We adopt out to the nearby West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania regions. If you live outside this area, please contact Amber for more information. We do not ship any animals!!! All potential adopters must fill out an application (click on the link at the top of the page) which will be reviewed by the Adoption Manager. When approved, each adopter must sign a contract agreeing to spay or neuter the animal if it has not already been done, THIS IS THE LAW. We may be able to help with discounts on the spay/neuter fees, if notified before your appointment. The contract also includes a stipulation that the animal will be returned to the shelter if at any time in the future the adopter cannot keep the animal. NON-REFUNDABLE Adoption fees range in prices from $65 to $100 at the shelter. This does not include the fee for spay or neuter. Fees are higher ($150-$225) when we attend adoption events, or have to meet adopters off shelter property. These fees are also non-refundable if the dog is returned and Helps us in our costs of gas, and possible sickness that a dog may catch after traveling and/or being around other dogs.
