Basic Requirements
- Adopter must be 21 years of age or older.
- Adopter must live in the local Kansas/Missouri area. For the safety and health of our animals, we do not ship pets or do long distance adoptions.
- A valid driver’s license must be presented.
- Renters must provide contact information for landlord/rental agency.
- All members of the household (spouses, children, roommates, etc.) will need to visit the pet at the shelter before adoption. Many pets come to Animal Haven from unknown backgrounds, so this helps ensure that the pet will get along with the whole family.
- For dog and puppy adoptions, any other household dogs will also need to come to the shelter for an introduction.
- Other household pets should be current on vaccines 2 weeks before welcoming a new animal home.
- Adoption fee of $115 for a dog and $75 for a cat (or adopt two for $50 each) must be paid at time of adoption.
Each pet will have specific needs and we will work to make adoption matches that maximize the happiness of all pets and people in the household.
Some additional considerations may include:
A fenced yard - While big, secure yards may be required for some dogs, there are many other dogs that would be perfectly happy in an apartment or home where exercise is obtained from walking or jogging on leash. In fact, leash-walked dogs that get 3 to 4 trips outside per day are often happier than dogs left unattended in a back yard.
Children - Some rescues do not adopt to families with small children, but at Animal Haven, we welcome young families! We have many pets that will be great family companions for kids of any age who are supervised and taught to treat pets gently. Please keep in mind that we may decide that certain pets aren’t best for small kids due to temperament or breed tendencies. These decisions are always made with child and pet safety in mind.
Indoor vs. outdoor situation - At Animal Haven, we believe strongly that pets are happiest, healthiest, and safest when they are welcomed indoors as household companions. Pets allowed outdoors unsupervised are exposed to risks such as disease, theft, escape, auto accidents, wildlife, and more. If you still want to keep a pet outdoors, please contact us for suggestions or options.
Declawing - We do not declaw cats at Animal Haven and do not advocate the procedure due to the physical and psychological impact it has on cats. There are several humane and simple alternatives to declawing including trimming the nails, providing a scratching post, or using products such as soft nail caps that will eliminate the destructive capabilities of claws and keep your cat happy. If you must have a declawed cat, we encourage you to consider an adult cat that has already had the procedure prior to arriving at Animal Haven.