We have many dogs waiting to be adopted here at West End Shelter. Some are owner releases, where the previous owner was no longer able to keep the animal, and others are rescues, usually from local humane societies. It does not matter how they came to West End Shelter, but it does matter where they go from here.

To ensure the best possible home for our animals, West End Shelter uses the following adoption process:

        1. Find an animal you are interested in.  
        (If possible, meet and spend some time with the animal here at
          the shelter.   If you have other dogs they need to meet the
          new pet also)  
         2. Complete an adoption application  
        (All applications need to be completed fully or they cannot be
         reviewed)  
         3. All applications are reviewed  
        (At this point a further interview and a home check might be
         scheduled at the shelter’s discretion)  
         4. Application approval or disapproval  
        (We will notify you whether you are approved or not)  
         5. Completion of Adoption Process  
                Filling out all paper work  
                Payment of Adoption Donation  
                Purchase of an Id tag  
         6. Take home your new companion  
    (We will provide a collar, leash and a take-home bag of dog food)
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In order to be considered as an adopter, you must fill out this application completely, be 21 years of age or older and have identification showing your present living address; if you rent, be able to produce consent from your landlord; and be able to spend the necessary time and money to provide medical treatment and proper care for your dog or cat.  Any prospective adopter will be interviewed by a shelter representative and the shelter reserves the right to inspect prospective homes for suitability, to insure a good home for the dog or cat.  Any false information will automatically disqualify this and any future adoption applications.  We do not ship any of our animals. 
Completion of the application does not guarantee adoption of a West End Shelter pet.