Visit Rescue Village and view our terrific cats, kittens, dogs, puppies, and other adoptable animals. Our friendly adoption counselors will assist you with meeting an animal in one of our get-acquainted rooms. Prospective adopters are asked to complete profiles to help the counselors match them with just the right animal.

cat adopter survey
dog adopter survey

If you already have a dog and are looking to adopt a second or third dog from Rescue Village, we will assist you with a meet and greet on-site at Rescue Village.

The process for adopting an animal is something we take seriously and may take up to an hour or longer in order to get to know and understand the animal you are bringing into your home for life. Also, if you are part of a family, everyone needs to be included in the adoption process. Adopting a pet is a decision that should be made by every member of the family, not one or two. It is worth the time to make a perfect match!

Step by Step to Adopting your New Best Friend

Here is how the adoption process works at Rescue Village:

1. When you first enter, you can visit the adoption floors, and view all of the animals available for adoption.
   
2. If you see an animal you would like to get to know better or have questions about a particular animal, we ask that you notify the Receptionist and fill out a profile so we can get more insight on your life and what kind of animal you are looking for.
3. An Adoption Counselor will then review and discuss the Profile with you to make sure the animal you selected is a good match for you and your household.
   
4. Once approved, you and your family will be introduced to the animal in a get-acquainted room, where you will have a chance to get to know the animal better. During this time you will receive counseling on how to make the best transition of your newly adopted loved one into your home. We urge you to ask questions!!
   
5. If you are planning on adopting a dog and you already have another dog in the household it is often necessary to have a pet-to-pet visit as well to ensure a good match. This can be arranged after you have filled out a profile and have met with the animal in a room with an Adoption Counselor. If you are adopting a cat, in order to get them home safely you must bring a secure carrier from home or you may purchase a cat box carrier for $5.00.
   
6. If you are renting, you will need landlord approval before bringing the animal home. In some circumstances, we will need to contact your landlord.
   
7. Once you have made the decision to adopt a new pet, we will do all of the paperwork which includes an Adoption Agreement, a copy of the animal's medical information, and a coupon for a free initial veterinarian visit within the next 3 weeks at a participating vet.

Each year, more than 1,600 homeless animals are united with caring people through the efforts of Rescue Village.