Pets

Dog Adoption Process

  • Dog adoption fees are $250 – $400 (depending on the dog). All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, microchipped, up-to-date on shots, de-wormed, and on preventive heartworm & flea medication and have had a dental if needed.
  • We do not adopt any of our dogs to a home with unaltered pets (all pets must be spayed/neutered).
  • We ask for copies of clinical vet records for current and previous pets for a minimum of the past six years. We like to ensure that our dogs receive proper medical care, including annual vet exams, current vaccinations, preventive heartworm and flea medicine, etc. Please let your vet’s office know we will contact them and give them permission to release information about your pets.
  • We ask for three personal references.
  • You must own your home or have landlord permission to have a dog.
  • A meet and greet is required between the new dog and all prospective family members, including any current animals.
  • We typically try to adopt within about a 120-mile radius (or 2 hours) from Evans City, PA. It is our policy to deliver our dogs to their new homes.


  • It can take 3 to 6 weeks to complete the adoption process. It depends on how quickly we can get your vet records and have our vet review them. Please allow 7 to 10 days from the time you submit your application to hear from us. We are a tiny rescue group run entirely by volunteers, so we can’t always turn things around as quickly as a more formal shelter.
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Application Process

Applying does not guarantee we will choose you and your family to adopt a dog.


Critter Care Adoptions, Inc has the right to refuse adoption for any reason up to and including the day of the scheduled adoption.


The first step in the adoption process is to fill out an adoption application.

Adopting a Dog is a Doggone Good Idea!

Critter Care Adoptions, Inc. • 147 Pine Road • Evans City, PA 16033 • 724-538-8494

Thank you for inquiring about one of Critter Care Adoptions, Inc's dogs or puppies. In order to promote your happiness and the happiness of your new family member, we need to gather the following information from you. Please remember that Critter Care Adoptions, Inc. reserves the right to refuse any adoption.

Applicant Information

Household

2. Describe all household members Include names and ages of adopters.
Name
Age
Relationship to Adopter(s)
Name
Age
Relationship
Name
Age
Relationship
Name
Age
Relationship
Name
Age
Relationship
Name
Age
Relationship
3. Does any member of your household have an allergy to dogs?

Pet Experience

7. Would this be your first dog?
8. Do you own other pets now?
If yes, please complete the following — include all species of pets
Name
Species
Breed
Age
Age Acquired
How Long Owned
Indoor/Outdoor
Where They Sleep
Name
Species
Breed
Age
Age Acquired
How Long Owned
Indoor/Outdoor
Where They Sleep
Name
Species
Breed
Age
Age Acquired
How Long Owned
Indoor/Outdoor
Where They Sleep
Name
Species
Breed
Age
Age Acquired
How Long Owned
Indoor/Outdoor
Where They Sleep
Name
Species
Breed
Age
Age Acquired
How Long Owned
Indoor/Outdoor
Where They Sleep

If you need more space, please use the Comments box near the end of this form.

10. Will your pet(s) accept the new pet?
11. Have you had any pets in the past?
If yes, please fill out the following information for all pets

Past Pet 1

Past Pet 2

Past Pet 3

For additional pets, please list the information in the Comments box near the end of this form.

Veterinary Care

12. Have ALL of your pets been spayed or neutered — including current and previous pets?
13. Have ALL your pets been seen yearly by a veterinarian for a wellness exam — including all current and previous pets?
14. What veterinarian clinic(s) have you used during the past SIX (6) years?
Veterinarian's / Clinic's Name
Phone Number
Name of Pet(s) Seen
Last Name Pets Are Listed Under
Year(s) Seen
Clinic Name
Phone
Pet(s) Seen
Listed Under
Year(s)
Clinic Name
Phone
Pet(s) Seen
Listed Under
Year(s)
Clinic Name
Phone
Pet(s) Seen
Listed Under
Year(s)
Clinic Name
Phone
Pet(s) Seen
Listed Under
Year(s)
Clinic Name
Phone
Pet(s) Seen
Listed Under
Year(s)

Home & Yard

15. Do you own or rent your home?
16. If renting, Critter Care Adoptions needs the following information on your landlord for permission to house the pet
18. Is there a yard?
19. Do you have a pool?

Daily Care & Routine

21. Are there times when the dog will be tied up?
25. Will your dog spend any time in the garage or basement?
26. Are pets allowed on furniture?
27. If you drive a pickup truck, would you allow the dog to ride in the back?
28. For puppies, is someone around in the middle of the day to let the puppy out to eliminate and to feed him/her lunch?

Training & Preferences

29(a). Are you willing to housebreak a dog or puppy?
29(b). Have you housebroken a dog or puppy before?
30. Are you familiar with crate training?
31. Have you done obedience training in the past?
34. Why do you want this dog? Select all that apply.

Long-Term Commitment

35. Do you realize that when you adopt a dog or puppy you are making a long term commitment? Most dogs that are well cared for can live at least 14-18 years.
36. If you move, will you take the dog with you?
37. If the newly adopted pet should need extensive veterinary care in the future, would you be willing and able to pay for his/her operation, hospitalization, medications, etc?
38(a). How much are you willing to spend on medical bills for your dog?
39. Under what circumstances would you relinquish your pet(s)? Select all that apply.

Three (3) Personal References

At least two (2) need to be non-family references.

Reference 1

Reference 2

Reference 3

Attachments & Authorization

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I understand that Critter Care Adoptions, Inc will contact my veterinarian(s) and, if appropriate, my landlord. I authorize my veterinarian(s) to provide Critter Care Adoptions, Inc. with information related to any current or past pets I may have had. I authorize my landlord to provide Critter Care Adoptions, Inc. with information relating to the permissibility of housing a pet in my rental unit.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this important questionnaire!

Donations

We operate exclusively on the generosity of donations. If you’d like to donate, please click the “Donate” button to take you to PayPal to complete your monetary gift. Thank you in advance; for your kindness. We appreciate it because this helps us find more great homes for many dogs that need them.

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