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Adoption Process

By appointment only

Thank you for your interest in adopting!

We are pleased to be offering adoptions-by-appointment. Below you will find information about our adoption process, answers to FAQs and a link to our online adoption questionnaire.

Adoption Process

STEP ONE: We ask that all adopters complete the online adoption questionnaire for dogs, cats or birds and farm animals.
STEP TWO: After we receive your questionnaire, we will ask for home check photos and schedule a brief phone “interview” to help us make the perfect match. Please check your email junk folder if you have not received a response.
STEP THREE: If a good match is identified, we will schedule a meet/greet at the sanctuary.
STEP FOUR: If you make a match during your meet and greet, you are able to bring the animal home the same day.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: If this is your first time adopting or you are simply looking for additional guidance, be sure to read FAQs listed below and check out our resource page!

Happy Tails from our Adopted Animals

Frequently asked questions about adoption

If you have questions before completing the questionnaire, read through our FAQs below! If you still don’t see the answer to your question, you can reach out to our adoption staff at adoptions@pasadosafehaven.org.

 

What are your adoption fees?

All Puppies (under 6 months): $375
Small, Adult Dogs (under 30 pounds): $275
Medium-Large, Adult Dogs (30 pounds and over): $200
All Senior Dogs (9 years and older): $125

Kittens (under 6 months): $150 for one / $250 for a pair
Adult cats (6 months – 8 years 11 months): $100 for one/ $150 for a pair
Senior cats (9 years and older): $50 for one/ $75 for a pair

Birds: $30 for one/ $50 for a pair
Cows: $200 for one/ $375 for a pair
Donkeys: $250 for one/ $400 for a pair
Goats and Sheep: $150 for one/ $250 for a pair
Llamas and Alpacas: $175 for one/ $200 for a pair
Pigs: $200 for one/ $275 for a pair

 

What are your transport requirements?

DOGS: We require a fully enclosed vehicle with a leash and harness for the dog. For some dogs (particularly shy or nervous dogs), we may require a crate.

CATS: We require a fully enclosed plastic cat carrier or crate. Cardboard boxes are not recommended.

BIRDS: We require a secure, fully enclosed plastic crate, large enough for them to stand up in. You can line the bottom of the crate with towels. Wire crates are not recommended.

SMALL FARM (who may fit into an SUV): We require a secure plastic crate with enough room for them to stand up. Enclosed trailers are also an acceptable means of transport.

LARGE FARM: We require an enclosed trailer.

If you do not have the ability to transport yourself, we do offer in-state transport services for an additional fee (for farmed animals only).

 

Where are you located?

We are located north of Monroe, Washington. We do not publicize our physical address since many of the animals at our sanctuary have been seized from cruelty or neglect cases. When you schedule a meet and greet with us for foster or adoption, we will send you everything you need to visit us including our address and directions.

 

Do I have to bring my pets?

Unless otherwise discussed, if you have a meet and greet scheduled for a dog (whether to foster or to adopt) we do ask that you bring your dog so the dogs can be introduced by our dog caregivers. Dogs must be up to date on flea prevention and vaccinated.

For all other species, we ask that you please leave your animals at home.

 

Is there a way to make sure the animal is a good fit before adopting?

For dogs only, we do have a “Foster-to-Adopt” program that allows potential adopters a 2 week window to see how the animal adjusts in their home before committing to adoption. To participate in this program, we do still request that you complete the Adoption Questionnaire.

 

What’s the first step to adopting?

View our available animals online to see if you are interested in meeting any of them. Then, fill out an adoption questionnaire for dogs, cats or bird and farm animals. If it looks like a good fit, our Adoption & Foster Manager will connect with you to begin the adoption process.