Abby Needs You’s FAQs

What is MidSouth Animal Rescue League’s adoption process?

Thousands of pets die each year because irresponsible owners neglect them, let them breed or just decide they no longer want their pets. Owning a pet is a lifetime commitment. Our adoption program is designed to ensure the placement of our pets into permanent, responsible homes. Our adoption & screening process is very thorough. We make every effort possible to correctly match pet & human so as not to subject the pet to further rejection or abandonment. We are looking for homes that understand that adopting a pet is a 10 to 15 year commitment to love & care for this homeless pet’s needs. We do not allow meetings with any of our dogs until we have your application. Potential adopters must complete an application & phone interview with the foster, & a home visit. Fenced in yards are almost always required, there are exceptions, but it is rare. Applications are an important aid in helping both the adoptor & rescue group make the best decision in knowing what pet will fit the adoptor’s expectations & lifestyle. The application is as much a great service & tool for the adoptor as it is for us, so please consider this as you answer the questions. Our adoption fee is $150.00 to $250 for dogs and puppies unless noted otherwise. All pets have had shots, spay/neuter surgery, heartworm testing & are current on heartworm prevention, & are microchipped. If the dog is too young for surgery it will be scheduled by us at our vet when age appropriate & specified in the adoption contract. All dogs are kept in foster homes, inside, & are kennel trained. Adopting a new family member should involve a well-thought out & deliberate process. This is not an impulse purchase. Please understand that we do not want these pets to be homeless again. We try to complete the process as quickly as possible & will appreciate & consider each application. **NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE** It is almost impossible to return everyone's calls & emails. Voicemail fills up several times a day & the emails are endless. We are so busy rescuing & caring for pets in our care & want to give our time to those pets & to adoptors who have taken the time to complete the application. Due to the overwhelming inquiries we receive for help, we do miss some emails & we are very sorry if we miss responding to you & assure you it is an oversight & not intentional. Some days we get 50 emails just asking us if a dog is available, if it is housebroken & how much it is to adopt. This is very frustrating for us because we maintain a current website & all pertinent info for adoption & the pet is right there. Inquiries asking if a dog is available, how much the fee is, etc, consumes alot of our time that could be used in responding to local applicants. Most questions you have can be answered by reading our site. We do sincerely apologize for not being able to get to everyone & are sorry for any inconvenience we cause you. We know how excited & anxious you are to adopt your new pet. We know it is hard to understand why the adoption process is so lengthy & may seem cumbersome to you. We know it is hard to understand why it can take awhile to get your call returned or your application processed immediately & we apologize for the inconvenience. We ask that you be patient & understand that we are volunteers receiving more requests, calls, applications, & emails than we can possibly return in a day. We ask that you remember that we are gone most of the day rescuing pets from shelters, taking them to the vet, doing home visits, processing applications, checking references & the list goes on. One sick rescue can throw us off schedule. Please remember that we have families & pets that sometimes get sick & need our time as well. We receive many applicants for the same dog. In this case, we try to make the best possible match based on the info we have gotten during the application process. We PREFER to adopt in the Mid-South AREA, usually no more than 1-2 hours away in driving distance. We rarely adopt long distance, but will consider each & every application. **WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ANY ADOPTION. Our first concern is the happiness & welfare of the pet. We respect our potential adoptors & appreciate your interest in adopting one of our pets. We care about you too & that you are getting the right fit for your home. By following our process, together we can make sure you are getting the right pet.** MidSouth Pet Rescue League is a 501c3, non-profit organization that relies on the kindness, generosity, & financial support of people like you so that we can continue to rescue & care for these animals. We are a group of dedicated volunteers who respond to pets in need. We receive no federal or state funds & are supported solely by private donations. Thank you for understanding our application process!

What is Abby Needs You’s adoption fee?

The adoption organization hasn’t provided fee details on this pet yet, but you can reach out to them directly for more info.

Is Abby Needs You 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 Abby Needs You good with other animals?

Abby Needs You is good with other dogs. It is not known if Abby Needs You is good with cats.

When can I meet Abby Needs You?

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 Abby Needs You?

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.