Central Texas SPCA Adoption Guidelines
Thank you very much for choosing to adopt a pet from the Central Texas Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. While we wish to give every animal a good home, we do have certain guidelines which must be met. We are particular about where the animal will go and how they are taken care of. Our reasoning behind that is most of these animals have already had a rather traumatic life. Our goal is to help make the rest of their life much more enjoyable and to ensure they will be an integral part of a family. Generally, we will only adopt in the Central Texas area. All potential adopters must come to the shelter to meet the animals and to give us the opportunity to meet you.
1. Adoption Fee
ADULT CATS (6 months of age and older) = $49 **Until Sept 2010 - $29**
KITTENS (under 6 months of age) = $95 **Until Sept 2010 - $49**
ADULT DOGS (6 months of age and older) = $95
PUPPIES (under 6 months of age) and ADULT TOY BREEDS = $150
These fees help cover the cost of spaying or neutering, rabies shot, tests, and other necessary vaccinations. Fees are not negotiable.
2. Screening
All potential adopters will be required to fill out a questionnaire which will cover the following:
- Whether you have other pets. Some of our pets may not be compatible with your own and we would like to find this out before creating a problem for you.
- Animal’s living arrangement. Where will the animal be spending his or her time.
- Details concerning your residence. We have very specific guidelines governing an animal’s compatibility with his or her living environment.
- References. All applicants must submit 3 references. One must be a neighbor and one must be a vet (if there are, or recently were, other animals in the home). All animals currently in the home must be spayed or neutered, current on vaccinations and dogs must be on heartworm preventative.
It will take a few days for our adoption counselors to review your application, contact references and complete the screening process so animals do not go home the same day.
3. Adoption Denials
Unfortunately, we are not able to accept every application for adoption. We do want you to know that our adoption counselors are well trained and are required to be very detail-oriented concerning potential living arrangements for our animals. While some opinions may differ from ours, we must adhere to the guidelines that have been set.
Applications are not approved on a "first come, first served" basis, but are approved based on which application is the best match for the animal.
Our volunteers are always ready to give you the most helpful assistance. If, however, you feel that you were not treated in a professional manner, you may consult one of our senior volunteers on site. Any further complaints (or compliments) may be addressed to the Board of Directors in writing. Our mailing address is P.O. Box 98, Cedar Park, TX, 78630-0098. Your letter will be followed up immediately by one of our board members.
Thank you again for considering the Central Texas SPCA for your new pet.
