Meet Our Animals

Adoption Process

FILL OUT ADOPTION APPLICATION ONLINE:
STEP 1: Click the link in the animal’s biography to receive an Adoption Application.
STEP 2: After you fill out the adoption form, Rebas will receive notice automatically.
STEP 3: You will receive an email and phone call within 24 hours to discuss your application and/or set up a meeting time with the pet if still available.
STEP 4: If you have other pets in your home, they must be spayed and neutered and up to date on vaccinations and preventatives to be eligible to adopt.
STEP 5: Dog-dog interactions will be required for most adoption approvals. Your adoption specialist will manage this on a case-by-case basis.

OR …
VISIT OUR ADOPTION CENTER: Monday-Friday from 11am-5pm, Saturday-Sunday from 11am-4pm to speak with an Adoption Specialist. You will  learn more about the pet you’re interested in, interact with them, and fill out an Adoption Application.

Reba’s Animal Rescue facilitates adoptions by carefully matching animals with suitable homes based on their needs and requirements. We take the time to understand the interests, experience, and expectations of potential adopters to ensure the best possible match for both the animal and the adopter. Our aim is to treat each adoption as a lifelong commitment, and we do not operate on a first-come-first-served basis.

Before you adopt, here are some steps to help you get ready:

1. Take your time to consider
2. Do your research
3. Find a caring Veterinarian
4. Make your home pet-safe

1. Take your time to consider

Adopting a dog or cat is a significant commitment that brings a lot of love and joy. However, it’s important to carefully consider whether you are truly ready for such a lifestyle change. 

Do you have the necessary time, patience, and financial stability to care for a dog or cat? Can you provide them with the best life possible? A study by the American Humane Association revealed that “one in ten pets adopted from a shelter were no longer in the home six months later.” It’s crucial to ensure you do not become part of this statistic.

Suppose you are still deciding whether to become a dog or cat owner. Kimberly recommends exploring pet parenthood through fostering: “If you are contemplating getting a kitten or puppy but are unsure about the commitment, I suggest fostering for a period to determine if you and your family are truly prepared for the responsibility.”

2. Do your research

Shelter dogs and cats are most often blends of multiple breeds, which makes adoption a lot of fun!  Before adopting a dog or cat it’s important to research which type of pet best fits your lifestyle, taking into account your available time, space, and other members of your household, including both humans and pets. 

3. Find a caring Veterinarian

Before bringing your new dog or cat home, it’s important to find a veterinarian you trust and schedule an appointment after your furry friend’s arrival. This is an important step to ensure your pet starts off on the right and healthiest paw!

4. Make your home pet-safe

Create a designated area for your dog or cat until they are ready to roam the whole house. It could be a room, a section of the house or an enclosure. Make this area comfy with beds and toys, food and water, a litter box (for cats), and secure. Pick up any items that could be chewed and remove toxic houseplants. Keep medications, cleaning products, and other hazardous materials out of reach of your pets.