ADOPTION PROCESS

Do you want to add a new pet to your family?

First steps:

We do our best to match potential adopters with our adoptable pets to ensure a good fit for both your household and the animal.

 

Our adoption process allows us to learn about what you seek in a pet companion, and to help you feel comfortable with your new furry family member. At the same time, our goal is to place HSCC animals into loving, permanent homes that fit their needs.

 

Our adoption program operates by appointment. This ensures a trained HSCC representative will be available to answer any questions you may have about our animals regarding behavior, temperament, diet, etc. There are many things to consider when choosing a new pet, and we aim to help you throughout the process.

 

Ready to move forward? Here are the next steps:

 

  1. Complete and submit an Adoption Inquiry. We ask that you read and complete the form in its entirety to enable a smooth process.
  2. After the inquiry has been received, an adoption counselor will contact you within 48 hours for an interview/consultation.
  3. Once your application has been approved, we will schedule you to visit our facility to interact with our adoptable pets.

 

If you are looking to adopt a dog, please note:

As some dogs do require a fenced backyard, a fence check may be required as part of the adoption process.

 

Things to consider:

Bringing a new pet into your life and household is an important decision and commitment. This is a family member you will be responsible for over the next 10 to 25 years! It’s important to consider your lifestyle, work schedule, existing family members (both human and animal), medical issues, and any other relevant concerns to make a thoughtful and informed decision.

 

Adopting an animal isn’t something you should do for a gift, as a surprise, or on the spur of the moment. Any new adopter will need time to prepare themselves and their environment for their new companion. Pet ownership can be stressful, expensive, and demanding, and it is unfair to inflict this responsibility upon someone who has not made the decision for him or herself. If you wish to give the gift of animal companionship to someone, a better alternative is to prepay the adoption donation and allow the recipient to choose their potential pet.

 

Keep in mind that adopted pets need an acclimation period in order to become comfortable in their new environment and learn about their new family. Be patient and allow them to adjust at their own pace.

 

If it turns out that adoption may not be a good choice for you right now, we encourage you to volunteer at a local animal rescue organization until the time is right. Volunteering is a great way to interact with animals while making a difference in their lives.

 

CATS:
The adoption donation for cats/kittens is $125, which does not fully cover costs already incurred by the HSCC. All of our cats and kittens (12 weeks and older) are spayed/neutered, microchipped, tested for FIV/FeLV, and up to date with required vaccinations before they are adopted.

If you would like a kitten younger than 12 weeks old, we can refer you to other resources.

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DOGS:
We typically house mostly small breed dogs. The adoption donation for dogs/puppies is $175, which does not fully cover costs already incurred by the HSCC. All of our dogs and puppies (12 weeks and older) are spayed/neutered, up to date with required vaccinations, microchipped, heartworm tested, and treated with heartworm and flea preventative before they are adopted.

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See our adoptable pets HERE.

LOCATION & HOURS

We are located at:
148 S. Fairground St. SE
Marietta, GA 30060

770-428-LOST (5678)
By appointment only.

CONTACT US

Email: info@humanecobb.com
Phone: 770-428-LOST (5678)
Fax: 770-423-9386

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