HART is a non-profit 501(c)(3) no-kill animal rescue/support group, incorporated in 1990, that takes in and rehomes abused and unwanted dogs and cats. HART works with local veterinarians, trainers, foster homes, and kennels to provide temporary care for the pet until s/he is placed in a loving, carefully-screened forever home.
First, the prospective adopter must complete an application to start the process of making a good match. You may submit an application online for speedy consideration and you are provided with a direct email point of contact for each animal online. You may also fill out an application at one of our dog or cat Adoption Events. Next, HART associates will interview the prospective adopter at one of the dog or cat Adoption Events. Then we conduct a vet check with your present or former vet clinics to ensure that any current or previous pets were kept up-to-date with shots, exams, etc. Next, HART must complete a home inspection to ensure that the prospective adopter can provide a safe, nurturing family for the new pet. At the time of placement, you must complete an adoption contract, which confirms your careful consideration of and adherence to those things, which are necessary to ensure a safe and loving life for your pet. It also binds you to an agreement that you will return the pet to HART if you are unable to keep it for ANY reason. A minimal dog adoption fee or cat adoption fee will be collected at the time of placement. This fee helps to defray the costs of keeping the animal in either a foster home or a kennel and any medical expenses that have been incurred.
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