Zelle’s FAQs

What is Richmond Animal Care and Control’s adoption process?

Our focus here at RACC is on same-day adoptions. Those interested in adopting an animal from us, as well as all members of the household, must visit our shelter in person to meet and interact with the animal(s) they are potentially interested in adopting. For dog adoptions, any resident dogs must come for the meet-and-greet. During the visit, RACC staff will ask a series of questions to determine if the animal(s) would be a good fit for the potential adopter. Once an appropriate selection is made, the prospective adopter must complete an adoption application. The application is immediately reviewed by staff and is approved or denied on the spot. Our dog and cat adoption fees cover the cost of the spay/neuter surgery, flea/tick prevention, age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming, microchipping, heartworm testing (for dogs), and FeLV/FIV testing (for cats). If the cat/dog has already been spayed/neutered, the adoption can be finalized immediately. If the cat/dog is not spayed/neutered, the pet is able to go home as a "foster-to-adopt" and the spay/neuter surgery is then scheduled with one of our partnered veterinary clinics. The adopter will handle the transport, then the adoption will be finalized once the pet has been spayed/neutered. RACC staff will email and mail the adoption package to the adopter once the surgery is complete. Adoption fees: - $100 adoption fee for dogs, puppies 5 months or older, cats, and kittens - $150 adoption fee for puppies 4 months or younger - Cats and kittens may be adopted two for the price of one - The adoption fee is waived for senior (9 years or older) and special needs pets

What is Zelle’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 Zelle 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 Zelle 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 Zelle?

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 Zelle?

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.