Forrest

Persons interested in adopting will submit an adoption questionnaire to initiate process. First come first served basis. Adoption Screening Criteria: Valid ID/License, Provide verification of current Residence location (lease, bills, etc.) ADOPTERS shall have no convictions of animal cruelty, failure to provide duties of ownership of animals/failure to provide adequate care, domestic violence related offenses, violent crime convictions, conditions of moral turpitude, history of protective order(s), or history of violent/aggressive behavior. Should the adopter indicate on the application that a conviction exists this will be an automatic disqualifier for adoption. Adopters who indicate that they possess more than 4 adult dogs at the time of adoption shall provide notice of a zoning variance for a kennel license. Additional questions shall be asked on the application for the purpose of identifying areas of discussion/education between shelter staff and/or volunteers and adopters.