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Adoption Information
Most of our animals up for adoption have either been spayed/neutered already or, as in the case of a pup, kitten or special cases up to the new owner to do within the first year of owning the animal. We try to alter our animals shortly after receiving them and recommend that adoptive families do the same (when the animal is of age) to avoid any chance of an "oops-pregnancy" or the discomfort that is "heat" in the females or spraying in the males.
Our adoption policy is fairly simple: We are looking for quality, long term homes with responsible owners. We are looking for indoor homes for our small animals, although we recommend keeping small animals indoors as a general rule for their longevity and ultimate safety. If, for some reason, you can no longer keep your Navan Animal Rescue Corporation pet, adopters agree to return the animal to Navan Animal Rescue Corporation in order to avoid having them surrendered to a traditional shelter where their chances of survival are slim.
Adoption fees are dependant on the veterinary, training and nutrition costs of the animal rescued. Our fees vary depending on the pet you are adopting! Our regular prices for dog adoptions vary between $350-$500 to cover spay/neuter, shots, antibiotics, medications, (dental work and major surgeries when we have funds), training and cost of living. Senior dogs over 9 years of age are $250. If you return our dog prior to the 4 day foster to adopt program, we will reimburse your adoption fee minus a $50 administration cost.
Follow up support is always available. If you have adopted one of our animals and are experiencing any manner of problem, from behavior to health, we are always available to offer our input and give you the benefit of our knowledge regarding training and most health issues. We are available by phone at 613-834-7005 or by email at adoptions@narc-charity.ca. Regardless of how small or large the problem is, we understand the importance of blending a new animal into your home and lifestyle. For our animal to be happy, the new owners must be too and we're here to help.
The 4 Day-Foster-To-Adopt Program is in place specifically for dog adoptions, not puppies as they need more time and training. This is the opportunity for you to take the animal into your home and really get a good idea of whether or not this is the right animal for your circumstances. This is not meant to try out a dog, you have to want a pet before adopting one! There has to be a real issue in order for you to return your pet (i.e. not getting along with your other dog, cat, etc...). NARC is honest and will let you know if one of our dog has an issue which needs work and how to handle it. Do not adopt a dog if you can't handle or work with him on his issue! We will provide guidance and help but are looking for a commitment!
If, after 4 days, things are not working out with your other pet and you decide to return the animal, no harm has been done. They have received good care during those days, and the readjustment into our environment will be easy for them. If you decide to commit to the animal, we will then finish the adoption.
We can also provide doing a walk-through of your backyard and help to identify any area of weakness in the fencing, etc. to ensure your new animal does not become a casualty of traffic or by-law enforcement (when we have volunteers available).
Whether farm animal or dog, we feel that each of our animals is special because it has survived, and it is very important to all of us at Navan Animal Rescue Corporation that we have made a good match on behalf of the animal and of the adoptive individual or family. It's what we live by.
Adoption Information
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