Finnegan’s FAQs

What is Paws for Life Rescue and Adoption’s adoption process?

Step 1: Understand Our Adoption Policies Minimum Age: To adopt a pet from Paws for Life, you must be at least 18 years old and be able and willing to provide a lifelong, loving home to your new pet. Pet Care: Dogs and cats are indoor animals and should not live outside. Cats should not be declawed and dogs should not be debarked. The contract you sign will stipulate these requirements and there is a $1,000 fine for violating the contract. All we ask is that your new pet be treated at all times like a treasured member of the family. Adjustment Period: Paws for Life believes that every animal needs adjustment time to get to know their new environment, routine and people. We require a mandatory, minimum two-week adjustment period before the adoption can be finalized and ownership transferred. Step 2: Apply Online or In Person The first step in the adoption process is to complete the application, either online (below) or at one of our adoption events. If you don't have a specific animal in mind, you can describe what you’re looking for and our foster care coordinators will recommend which pets they feel are the best match to your household.? Apply to adopt or foster a cat or kitten: https://form.jotform.us/72344550240144 Apply to adopt or foster a dog or puppy: https://form.jotform.com/81935638982170 Step 3: Get Matched Once we receive your application, you’ll receive a phone call from a volunteer adoptions counselor to answer your questions and to discuss your household and your expectations for a new pet. Counselors may recommend pets that will be a better fit for you. Step 4: Get Approved After you and Paws for Life decide which pets you want to meet, we will schedule a meet-and-greet at your home, at an area shelter or at an upcoming adoption event. We prefer that all members of your household are available and present for the meet-n-greet. It’s critically important that everyone agrees that the chosen pet is the right pet for them. Step 5: Welcome Your New Pet Home The day your new pet comes home is the first day of the mandatory, minimum two-week adjustment period. The first two weeks are usually the most stressful – for both humans and pets. Everyone is learning about each other and your new pet’s entire world just turned upside-down. They have to adjust to new people, new home, new routine, new expectations, new everything. On average, it takes 14 days for a cat or dog to truly settle in and start to be themselves. Some pets adjust faster than others. Be patient and give them time. Adoption Fees Adult Cats: $75 This includes fecal and heartworm testing, deworming, heartworm prevention, flea and tick prevention, rabies vaccine, FVRCP vaccination and booster, microchip, spay/neuter, 30 days of free pet insurance and one call with a cat behavior trainer, if needed. Kittens (up to 6 months old): $125 This includes fecal and heartworm testing, deworming, heartworm prevention, flea and tick prevention, rabies vaccine at 12 weeks old, FVRCP vaccination and two boosters, microchip, spay/neuter, and 30 days of free pet insurance. Adult Dogs: $80 This includes fecal and heartworm testing, deworming, heartworm prevention, flea and tick prevention, rabies vaccine, DHLPP vaccination and booster, bordetella vaccination and booster, microchip, spay/neuter, 30 days of free pet insurance and one training session with a professional behavior trainer, if needed. Puppies (up to 6 months old): $125 This includes fecal and heartworm testing, deworming, heartworm prevention, flea and tick prevention, rabies vaccine at 12 weeks old, DHLPP vaccination and two boosters, bordetella vaccine and booster, microchip, spay/neuter and 30 days of free pet insurance. Adopting in Pairs Discounted adoption fees available for adopting a pair of cats or dogs. Senior Pets for Senior People Discounted adoption fees available for cats and dogs over 8 years old for adopters over age 65.

What is Finnegan’s adoption fee?

$75

Is Finnegan good with kids?

We don’t have that info from the adoption organization yet, but you can reach out to them directly for details.

Is Finnegan good with other animals?

That information hasn’t been provided by the adoption organization yet, but you can reach out to them directly for more info.

When can I meet Finnegan?

As soon as the adoption organization has a chance to review your information, they’ll reach out with next steps and timing.

When can I adopt Finnegan?

Time to adopt varies, but typically adoption organizations require an official application prior to adoption. If you’re a match, they’ll reach out with next steps and timing.