ADOPTION PROCESS AND FEES
Step 1: Adoption Application
If you are interested in adopting one of our pets, the first step is to complete an adoption application on our website. This application will help us learn more about you, your lifestyle, and your background with animals. Applications are PROCESSED on a first come, first served basis, BUT applications are APPROVED based on which application is the best match for the pet.
Step 2: Preliminary Review
Step 3: Veterinary Reference Check
PLEASE NOTE: If you/your veterinarian cannot verify the spay/neuter, vaccination, and heartworm preventative (dog only) records of your current pets, processing of your application will be put on hold until you can provide this information.
Step 4: Landlord Verification (if applicable)
Step 5: Meet & Greet
Step 6: Home Visit
A home visit is an informal chance for us to get to know you and your family. You will be visited by a Bastrop Animal Rescue volunteer and usually the pet you are wanting to adopt. The volunteer will do a short walk-through of your home and yard to ensure its safety and to advise you on any areas of concern.
*If our home visit volunteer has any major concerns about your home environment, or if you refuse a home visit, your application will be denied at this point in the process.
Step 7: Finalizing Adoption & Going Home
Dog Adoption Fees
$150
Seniors (over 8 years old)
& Special Needs
$250
Medium & Large Breed
Adult Dogs (over 20 lbs.)
$350
Puppies (under 6 mo.) &
Small Breed Adults (under 20 lbs.)
Cat Adoption Fees:
$60
Seniors (over 8 years old)
& Special Needs
$80
Young Adults & Adults
(over 6 months old)
$100
Kittens (under 6 months old)