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Pet Adoption Policy Giving rescued animals a safe, loving, and permanent home. 1. Purpose Houston K-911 Rescue is committed to finding responsible, loving, and permanent homes for the animals in our care. Our adoption policies are designed to protect the health, safety, and well-being of each animal while ensuring a successful match between the pet and its adoptive family. Adoption is a lifelong commitment, and we ask all potential adopters to carefully consider the responsibilities of pet ownership before submitting an application. 2. Adoption Requirements All prospective adopters must meet the following requirements: Be at least 21 years of age. Provide a valid government-issued photo identification. Complete an adoption application accurately and truthfully. Provide contact information for a veterinarian, if applicable. Obtain permission from their landlord or property owner if renting. Ensure that all household members agree to the adoption. Demonstrate the ability to provide appropriate food, shelter, veterinary care, exercise, and companionship. Agree to keep the adopted animal as a family companion and provide a safe, stable living environment. Houston K-911 Rescue reserves the right to verify information provided in the adoption application. 3. Application and Approval Process Submitting an adoption application does not guarantee approval or reserve a particular animal. Our adoption process may include: Review of the completed adoption application. Veterinary and personal reference checks, when appropriate. A telephone or personal interview. A home visit, photographs, or virtual home evaluation when deemed necessary. A meet-and-greet with the animal, when practical. Completion of an adoption agreement and payment of the adoption fee. Applications are evaluated based on the individual animal's needs and the applicant's ability to provide a suitable permanent home. Houston K-911 Rescue does not operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Our priority is selecting the most appropriate home for each animal. 4. Responsible Pet Ownership Adopters agree to: Provide adequate nutrition, clean water, appropriate shelter, and daily care. Maintain recommended vaccinations and necessary veterinary treatment. Provide year-round heartworm prevention and appropriate flea, tick, and parasite control as recommended by a veterinarian. Keep the animal in a clean, safe, and humane environment. Provide exercise, socialization, enrichment, and positive training. Comply with applicable animal control, licensing, and identification laws. Never abandon, neglect, abuse, or intentionally endanger the animal. Animals adopted through Houston K-911 Rescue are intended to be family companions and may not be kept primarily outdoors, continuously chained, or used for breeding, fighting, or other exploitative purposes. 5. Housing and Containment Adopted dogs must be maintained in a safe and secure environment. Dogs must be supervised or safely contained when outdoors. Dogs may not be permitted to roam freely. Appropriate leashes, harnesses, or secure containment must be used outside enclosed areas. Dogs may not be left tethered or chained as a permanent means of confinement. Adopters must take reasonable precautions to prevent escape, injury, theft, or exposure to extreme weather. A fenced yard is not required for every adoption; however, Houston K-911 Rescue may require secure fencing for individual dogs based on their size, temperament, activity level, or history. 6. Veterinary Care and Medical Disclosure Houston K-911 Rescue makes reasonable efforts to provide appropriate veterinary care before adoption. Available medical records and known medical conditions will be disclosed to the adopter. 7. Spay and Neuter Requirements All animals will be spayed or neutered before adoption whenever medically and developmentally appropriate. If an animal is adopted before sterilization, the adopter must comply with a separate written spay/neuter agreement specifying the procedure deadline and any applicable legal requirements. 8. Adjustment and Behavioral Expectations Adopters understand that rescued animals may require time to adjust to a new home. Changes in environment, routine, and family structure may result in temporary anxiety, house-training accidents, fearfulness, or other behavioral challenges. Adopters are expected to exercise patience and provide appropriate training if necessary. complete our adoption application at https://houstonk911rescue.org/pages/adoption-form