Atlantic County Canines is a local 501(3)(c) non-profit independent rescue that was founded in 2006 by a small group of dedicated people with a passion to save the homeless animals of Atlantic County and surrounding New Jersey area Shelters. We are an all volunteer organization with one sole purpose: To rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home shelter dogs that were once in danger of being euthanized due to the overcrowded Shelters in New Jersey. We are a network of experienced rescue people who's goal is to give these once abandoned animals a second chance and adopt them to families that will love and care for them for the rest of their lives. We advocate spaying and neutering of all companion animals to counteract the overpopulation of dogs and cats and to end the tragedy of euthanizing healthy, unwanted companion pets. Atlantic County Canines does not receive any government funding. Our support comes directly from you and it goes directly to the dogs for their medical care. Our gratitude to the supporters who share our philosophy and support our efforts and goals is heartfelt. Together we are a powerful symbol of kindness, love and mercy. Please help us to continue our goals. You make our work possible and we thank you every day.
1. The application process begins with the Adoption Application. Anyone wishing to adopt must first fill out an Adoption Application Form. 2. Please be sure to fill out the Adoption Application completely. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. 3. Upon receipt, your application will be reviewed by the foster home of the animal you applied for. If the application appears to be a good match for the pet of interest, then that person will contact you, via email or telephone. 4. A vet check, phone interview and home visit are required. The responsibility of ACC is to adopt the animals we save into the best possible homes. 5. If you are in the process of changing veterinarians, we still require the name of your former veterinarian. This allows us to verify a history and habit of proper veterinary care. If you do not have a vet because this is your first animal you wish to adopt, then a personal reference is required. 6. Families with young children who apply to adopt a dog must have a secured fence in their yard. This requirement ensures the safety of the dog, by preventing him/her from running out into the street or otherwise leaving the yard. This also ensures the safety of the children, who might otherwise run after the dog into the street. 7. Please recognize that being first to apply for adopting a certain animal does not guarantee that you will be approved to adopt that animal. We do not work on a first-come first-served basis, but rather, try at all times to find the best match possible between the animal and adopting home. 8. Once you have submitted your application, please allow us time to process it. We are an all-volunteer group, so please be patient. 9. If the application review is favorable, we will contact you to schedule a time to come out to your home. The reason for the home visit is to make sure that you can provide a safe environment for the pet. We ask that other family members or people who live in the household be present so that we can meet them and answer any questions about pet ownership. 10. Once the home visit is completed and the adoption approved, we will contact you to schedule a time finalize the adoption, sign the ACC Contract, and bring the animal to his or her new home. All placements are accompanied by follow-ups on the animal's progress from time to time.