| Adoption Info & Procedures |
| Animal Rescue Movement's adoption policy was modeled after the requirements of other animal welfare groups and shelters nationwide. Each application is reviewed carefully to ensure the best possible placement of each animal. This process can be emotional for everyone; therefore ARM representatives do their best to process each application within a 72-hour time frame. ARM relies on an adoption application, personal interview, vet/personal references and the interaction between the pet and potential owner to determine if an adoption is possible. ARM implores each applicant to answer every question thoroughly and honestly. Misinformation, or lack thereof, can end in disappointment for the new family pet. If you have children in your family younger than 5 years old please contact us before completing an application. Please note that under normal circumstances we only adopt our pets to families living within a 75 mile radius of Jacksonville. If you live outside of this zone, please check the local Rescue Shelters, Animal Control and the Humane Society in your area or contact us for more information. |
| As each animal is unique, certain recommendations or requirements may be included in the final contract (i.e. crate required with adoption, six-foot privacy fence required for adoption, etc.). Expect your new pet to be "disoriented" at first and allow time for adjustments and housebreaking accidents to occur. This is a very stressful time for the animal and the new owner should be PATIENT and UNDERSTANDING. Please be prepared to allow six to eight weeks for your new pet to adjust to your household. |
| ARM is a non-profit, tax deductible organization, relying on donations and adoption fees to help cover the costs of rescuing these animals. Adoption fees are as follows: Canines $85-$250 Felines $65-$100 Note: ARM reserves the right to increase the adoption fee on any animal listed in our adoption program. Increased fees may be assessed on animals who received extensive medical attention, animals that ARM had to pay to rescue or animals that are known to be purebred. |
| Adoption Fees |
| The adoption fee includes: Sterilization of pet Current vaccinations De-worming Heartworm test/treatment (canines over 6 months) Feline leukemia test (felines) |
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| Potential adopters are asked to complete an adoption application. |
| Fax completed applications to (904) 389-2395 |
| Mail or Fax completed applications (904) 389-2395 |
Mailing Address Animal Rescue Movement, Inc. c/o Cathy Kardish PO Box 30435 Doctor's Inlet, FL 32030-0435 |
