If you and your family are considering adopting a friend please take your time and find a compatible companion animal.

Please read Our Adoption Process
Please take a few moments to read the following explanation of SFA’s adoption process, policies, and procedures.

You may find that adopting a pet is a more involved process than you and your family might have expected. It is definitely not our intention to make adopting a pet a frustrating experience for you. The process is the same for everyone. We feel we must represent the best interest of the animals. They depend on us to give them the best possible chance for a Loving, Responsible, and Permanent home.

If you are in a hurry we suggest you visit when you have enough time to go through the following steps. (About forty minutes to an hour or more)

You will be asked to complete an Adoption Consideration Form if you see a pet that you are interested in adopting. (You can do this prior to visiting by emailing us and requesting the form) We will ask that the form be completed prior to hands on visitation with the pet. An Adoption Counselor will go over your completed form and answer questions you may have regarding the pet of interest as well as informing you of the pets’ history, temperament and specific needs such as exercise requirements, pending medical needs (if any), outdoor cats verses indoor cats etc. (This to can take place via email) We reserve the right to refuse an adoption.

All pets are adopted under an SFA adoption contract. You will be asked for Photo Identification. An adoption fee must be paid to help balance the cost of spay/neuter, vaccinations, parasite testing/treatment, grooming, housing and more. (We do have housing costs, however, we are 100% VOLUNTEER STAFFED.)

We want you to understand how hard it is for SFA to have a pet returned to the shelter because the pet doesn’t work out in the adoptive home. For the pet it is devastating to come back to the shelter to be homeless and unwanted -- again!

When we, together, take the extra time and do our best to make this choice the right one for your family, then we have made an even better choice for the pet… We cannot always be 100%… but together we can try!

Feel free to share your feelings about our adoption process and procedures....

You may email us at: www.solutionsforanimals@yahoo.com or Mail to: Solutions for Animals, Inc. PO Box 2062 Southern Pines, NC 28388

WE ARE OPEN SATURDAYS ONLY 12 TO 4, We suggest you call to verify hours as we sometimes have offsite fundraisers, etc. - OUR ADDRESS IS 2298 N. Horace Walters Rd. Raeford, NC 28376 --- You may scroll to the bottom of this page for various driving directions.
Call us at 910-875-7244 (This phone line is often forwarded to another number so please leave message!
(Email us at solutionsforanimals@yahoo.com)

Solutions for Animals Inc.

Our Pet List

EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH:

DID YOU KNOW? An estimated 80% of the animals euthanized in the United States are primarily black- Many of which are labeled "UNADOPTABLE" simply because of color... If you are about to adopt a new family member please consider a black dog or cat or bunny when you visit your local shelter!

We at Solutions for Animals, Inc. save as many as we can because we know we can give them the time needed for the right family to find them and get to know them. Enough time for the family to realize that the more colorful dog in the next room is not a good match for their family and lifestyle. Enough time to realize that the typical "Lab Mix" or "Shepherd Mix" that is mostly black and not of a "fancy breed" is in fact the perfect dog for them...

The precious black cats... They're the best! No one ever takes a second look - never asks a question about their personality - never even reaches out to pet them!

The black bunnies are also passed by as though they do not exist!

Choosing a companion animal should never be based on looks... No matter their color on the outside, they all have hearts of rainbow colors! Eyes of golden dreams! And the want to live and blossom with a family all their own!

A wilted red rose, given a little water will stand high in its vase! A many times by-passed black dog, given a kiss on the nose, will stand proud at its humans side!

Make a shelter staff persons day - show some interest in a black companion animal! It just may be the compatible pet for you!

NEEDS LIST: GENERAL USE ITEMS

Why not keep this list near your grocery list and when you find a great sale on one of the listed items that you plan on buying for yourself, simply pick up an extra for the shelter?

Centralized drop off or pickup of items can be arranged for your convenience.
What a great, easy way to help!

Laundry Detergent (liquid only, please)
Bleach
Dryer Sheets
Simple Green Cleaner/Clorox Clean-Up/Odo-Ban
Paper Towels
Garbage Bags (33 gal. or larger)

Self-Wringing Mops
Brooms
Duct Tape
Scoopable Cat Litter

Did You Know?…..
We wash ~35 loads of laundry per week as well as vacuum, sweep and mop daily!!

LINK UP AT FOOD LION AND HELP THE ANIMALS!!

What is LionShop & Share?

LionShop & Share is an easy, convenient way for you to help us help the animals. Each time you shop at Food Lion and use your MVP card, a portion of your total grocery purchase will be donated to Solutions For Animals. Food Lion knows it is important to be involved in the local communities in which it serves, and Lion Shop & Share is their way of helping you help your community grow and prosper.

We make linking your MVP card to Solutions For Animals very easy. Simply email us your name, address and 12 digit MVP number and we'll do the rest!!

STORY OF HOPE:
"Aged Rescues"

The Hope is that families will learn that age should not always be the first concern when adopting a companion. Many aged animals are in shelters - many of which are in shelters that euthanize - SFA is committed to saving "aged animals from euthanisai lists" in an effort to give them the chance to be loved and respected for the rest of their lives. SFA provides the extra medical care they may need to begin their new life with their adoptive family, such as dentals etc. Many of these animals are terrific with children, great for full time working homes, and have no surprising behaviors as they mature. We at SFA teach Old Dogs New Tricks Daily and no animal is adopted until we get to know their wants and needs, habits and personalities! Lets Hope that families adopt compatible companions regardless of age!

Your assistance and generosity allows SFA to continue its mission of rescuing and rehabilitating the homeless, neglected and abused companion animals in our area and elevating the status of animals in society through public education.

ADOPTION SUCCESS STORIES: Our Newest "Forever Families"

Click here to see more of our Happy Tails!

Help Us To Help The Animals

Our goal is to provide a "Happy Place" for homeless animals! Fundraisers are held throughout the year and we need your help! Adoption days are held at SFA, on Saturdays from 12pm - 4pm. (Call to verify open hours) Appointments to see the animals are available most anytime, please call 910-875-7244.

Who We Are

No matter the path that brought them here, the animals have found safety, commitment, love and respect at Solutions for Animals. Some have never experienced these simple acts of kindness and responsibility. Others have, but an unfortunate owner illness or death has left them grieving. We must see them thought their time of need. From here they will be placed into compatible, loving and responsible homes.

Adopting a friend

We are not age discriminate, nor is color or size an issue. However, indoor housing, cleanliness, training, health care, social activities and so much more must be provided daily. We can only take in as many animals as we can properly care for. Saving a life and allowing that life to be neglected of any of the above, is a policy within SFA that will not be compromised. All adoptions are contingent on a completed consideration form and adoption fee's vary based solely on expenses incurred for medical care and rehabilitation of each individual animal. Every animal is spayed/neutered before they leave SFA. If you think you could foster a homeless pet for a short while, please call our hotline for more information 910-875-7244.

Donations

Donations of all kinds are gratefully accepted. Please send monetary donations to SFA PO Box 2062 Southern Pines, NC 28388 or click on the "Make A Donation" button below to donate online instantly via PayPal. We are always needing basic items for the animals and their care including: BLANKETS, TOWELS, THROW RUGS, LAUNDRY DETERGENT, BLEACH, CLOROX CLEAN UP or SIMPLE GREEN CLEANERS, SELF-WRINGING MOPS, PAPER TOWELS, LITTER & LITTER PANS, CRATES, RAWHIDE, TREATS, TOYS, 6 FT. LEASHES AND COLLARS. Next time you clean our your linen closets, think of us if you have sheets or blankets you no longer use or need.

Come Visit Us!

Directions from Raleigh, NC: Route 1 south all the way to Aberdeen, NC. Take Route 211 towards Raeford. Follow past the Youth Center and McCain. Right after the McCain sign watch for a "Carolina Horse Park" sign, then turn right on Montrose Road and follow 2.3 miles straight to the stop sign. At the stop sign take a long left onto Horace Walters Rd. We are situated about 1/2 mile on the left across from the church. We do have signs out on adoption days. Approximate travel time from Raleigh is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Directions from Fayetteville, NC: Take Route 401 towards Raeford. From 401 in Raeford take Route 211 towards Aberdeen & Pinehurst, NC. Watch for the "Carolina Horse Park" sign, then turn left on Montrose Road and follow straight 2.3 miles to the stop sign. At the stop sign take a long left onto Horace Walters Rd. (keeping the horse park fencing on your right). We are situated about 1/2 mile on the left across from the church. We do have signs out on adoption days. Approximate travel time from Fayetteville, NC is 45 minutes.

Directions from Camden, SC: Take Route 1 North to Aberdeen, NC. Take 211 towards Raeford (once on 211 you are approx. 13 miles from Solutions For Animals). Once past McCain Hospital look for Montrose Road. (there will also be a large sign for "Carolina Horse Park"). Go right on Montrose - stay straight 2.3 miles on Montrose to the stop sign. At the stop sign take a long left onto Horace Walters Rd. (keeping the horse park fencing on your right). We are situated about 1/2 mile on the left across from the church. We do have signs out on adoption days. Approximate travel time from Camden is 2 hours.