NOTE: Save-A-Pet cat adoption events are held monthly at PetSmart in Vernon Hills, IL. Please check their web site or call 847.816.3009 for exact dates and times.
A Lifetime Commitment to a 4EVER Home: Are You Prepared?
Most dogs and cats live 10 to 15 years old (or more). Owning a pet is a serious responsibility - both emotionally and financially - and a decision that should be well thought out. Before you adopt, ask yourself these questions:
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How old you will be in 15 years?
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How many times might you move in the next 15 years? Are you willing to move your pet too, with possible restrictions on housing choices where a pet is allowed?
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What changes might happen in your life? Marriage? Children? Will you be willing to continue spending the time, energy, and money to care for your pet? What if your future spouse or children are allergic or can't get along with your pet?
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If you're getting a pet for children you have now, how old will they be in 15 years? Will you still want this pet after the kids have grown up and moved out?
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Can you afford, and are you willing, to pay for a lifetime of food, bowls, collars, toys, kitty litter, behavioral training, veterinarian visits, vaccinations, and medications?
- Do you have time to feed, train, groom, socialize, clean up after, exercise, play with and offer affection and companionship to a pet? Do you have the space for the type of pet you want?
Adoption Qualifications and Fees
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You must be at least 21 with proper proof of age; current identification must show your correct address and telephone number.
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If you live with your parents or a guardian, one of them must sign the Adoption Agreement.
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You must be willing and able to spend the time and money needed to feed, house, train and provide medical care for your pet.
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You must read the terms of the Adoption Agreement carefully and agree to abide by these terms.
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You will be asked to make a non-refundable Adoption Donation by cash, check or credit card. The minimum donation is $125 for a dog 7 years and older, $150 for a dog 7 months up to 7 years, $250 for a puppy under 7 months, $100 for a cat, $50, for a senior cat, and $125 for a kitten, plus a $75 refundable spay/neuter deposit is required, if the animal is unaltered.
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Save-A-Pet also has a special program called Seniors for Seniors. In this program, the adoption fee for a senior cat (age 10 and up) only $10, and the adoption fee for a senior dog (age 7 and up) is only $25.
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You must be willing to cooperate with Save-A-Pet's authorized representatives who will conduct an adoption follow-up either by telephone or in person. If you live in an apartment or condominium, you must be aware of the lease rules and regulations regarding pets, and be able to provide a landlord's or management company's telephone number for verification purposes.
Feline or Canine?
Still want to adopt a pet? Cat or dog, kitten or puppy: which type is for you?
