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| Thank you for considering
adopting a Rescue Pet from Forgotten Paws Pet Rescue, Inc. We are
an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that rescues and places
abandoned dogs and cats. We are active in the entire Atlanta, metro
area and surrounding counties.
Forgotten Paws is a small group and we usually have between 15 and 30 dogs waiting for adoption of all ages and sizes. Since all of our dogs live in foster homes, we do require an APPROVED application prior to scheduling a meeting of a pet outside of the adoption sites.
Instructions
For Adopting a Dog from Forgotten Paws Pet Rescue
Adoption Fee
*Please note that puppies receive several series of shots very 3 weeks until they are 16 weeks old at which time they receive their rabies. The adoption fee on the puppies is a little higher due to the extra veterinary care we have to put into them to get them ready for adoption. If you are adopting a puppy the adoption fee is $250 and includes at least 2 sets of shots and deworming. You may be responsible for getting the remaining vaccinations from your personal veterinarian.
Adoption Fee Comparison - if you were to complete the basic veterinary care that we do on each pet this is what it would cost you. This dollar amount does not include flea & heartworm medications or items like dewormer (if fecal is positive) or heartworm treatment (if test is positive).
$225 and $125 doesn't seem so bad now does it! Frequently Asked Questions: Q: Why is your adoption fee so much? I could get a free dog or cat from the newspaper, so why should I pay $225 for a dog and $125 for a cat? A: Some adopters question why we charge an adoption fee of $225, when they could go to the pound and get a pet for little or no money. However, they forget that the pet will then need vaccinations, medical care, and probably still need to be spayed or neutered. Most pounds do not provide these services, and these required services easily exceed our adoption fee. When you buy a pet from a newspaper ad, you are encouraging casual and irresponsible breeding of dogs or cats, and in that way contributing to the pet overpopulation crisis in Atlanta today. The bottom line: Your "free" pet may cost far more than you expect when you take your new pet to your veterinarian for an examination plus necessary vaccinations and treatment. In fact, you are likely to walk out with a bill somewhere between $100 and $300 and an appointment to return with your new "free" pet for its spay or neuter (and another $150-$400 fee for services). If there are other medical conditions that need attention (such as teeth cleaning, infections or wounds, ear infections or ear mites), you will have even more expenses. (the above answer to this this question was provided by Atlanta Pet Rescue) Q: I'm not in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Can I still adopt? Forgotten Paws will not adopt outside of the state of Georgia. We limit our adoption to areas within 100 miles of Atlanta. All applicants will have their home visited by a representative of Forgotten Paws prior to adoption. We DO NOT adopt outside of GEORGIA |
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