Adopting & What It Includes
All adopters are encouraged to visit ARF-SEPA's Petfinder or Adopt A Pet link to view the complete list of pets currently available for adoption. There is a photo and description of each pet.
If interested in meeting an available pet, please review the adoption requirements and submit an application (found HERE). ARF will review your application and contact you regarding meeting the pet.
Adoption fees for OUR ANIMALS are as follows:
In order to adopt from ARF-SEPA you will need:
Complete Adoption Process:
Below are the general procedures ARF follows for each adoption. Some steps may be combined or altered based on individual circumstances. Due diligence is done for the safety of our animals and we appreciate your compliance.
1. Potential adopters see below for options to request an application and then send it back completed via email.
2. ARF's email manager will review the application for approval then send off to pets current foster home.
3. The foster home reviews applications and selects the application that best fits the animal.
4. The foster home contacts the applicant to let them know the application is being processed.
5. An ARF volunteer, usually the foster home, contacts the vet reference (if applicable). After positive references a meet and greet can be set up.
6. After a successful meet and greet, a home visit is scheduled with the applicant.
7. Upon a successful home visit, an adoption can take place. This consists of completing an adoption contract, paying the adoption fee, and taking over as the animal’s caregiver.
*All completed applications that come into ARF will be notified when it is received. We are a band of volunteers and work as quickly as possible, your patience during this process is appreciated! At any point, if an application is not compatible with the adoptable animal the applicant will be notified by an ARF volunteer and another application will be processed as described above based on the best fit for the animal. For high demand animals an ARF volunteer will contact applicants to let them know that there are several applications to be reviewed. At this time ARF may suggest other available animals that may be a better fit for that applicant. ARF has the right to decline applications based on the animal's best interests.
If interested in meeting an available pet, please review the adoption requirements and submit an application (found HERE). ARF will review your application and contact you regarding meeting the pet.
Adoption fees for OUR ANIMALS are as follows:
- Dogs 1 year of age or older: $200
- Puppies 1 year of age or younger: $400
- Cats & Kittens are $100 or 2 for $150 (Unless we marked them as "Special Adoption" then please ask for Information)
In order to adopt from ARF-SEPA you will need:
- We only adopt out our animals within one hour of the Delaware County Area (Media, Aston, Folsom, Upper Darby, Springfield) or 2 hour round trip adoptions. (Special Acceptations must be approved by the President of ARF-SEPA)
- Proof of home ownership OR a valid lease and letter from your landlord allowing the pet
- A completed adoption application
- Vet reference, if you don't have one please list who you are thinking about using.
- A meet and greet and home check by an ARF foster home or approved volunteer.
- If you have an existing pet, a meet and greet between the two animals is necessary (If its a dog needs to be done during meet and greet. A can can be done during home check)
- All members of the household must meet the animal before signing adoption paperwork.
Complete Adoption Process:
Below are the general procedures ARF follows for each adoption. Some steps may be combined or altered based on individual circumstances. Due diligence is done for the safety of our animals and we appreciate your compliance.
1. Potential adopters see below for options to request an application and then send it back completed via email.
2. ARF's email manager will review the application for approval then send off to pets current foster home.
3. The foster home reviews applications and selects the application that best fits the animal.
4. The foster home contacts the applicant to let them know the application is being processed.
5. An ARF volunteer, usually the foster home, contacts the vet reference (if applicable). After positive references a meet and greet can be set up.
6. After a successful meet and greet, a home visit is scheduled with the applicant.
7. Upon a successful home visit, an adoption can take place. This consists of completing an adoption contract, paying the adoption fee, and taking over as the animal’s caregiver.
*All completed applications that come into ARF will be notified when it is received. We are a band of volunteers and work as quickly as possible, your patience during this process is appreciated! At any point, if an application is not compatible with the adoptable animal the applicant will be notified by an ARF volunteer and another application will be processed as described above based on the best fit for the animal. For high demand animals an ARF volunteer will contact applicants to let them know that there are several applications to be reviewed. At this time ARF may suggest other available animals that may be a better fit for that applicant. ARF has the right to decline applications based on the animal's best interests.
There are two ways you can access our adoption forms.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Please download the Word Document and SAVE it to your computer. Fill it out and email the completed form to info@arfsepa.com. Our Email Manager will process the application.
*If you chose to print and mail the application it will be processed, however, it will slow the adoption process down considerably!
Please download the Word Document and SAVE it to your computer. Fill it out and email the completed form to info@arfsepa.com. Our Email Manager will process the application.
*If you chose to print and mail the application it will be processed, however, it will slow the adoption process down considerably!
Adoption Applications:
Adoption Applications:
| 2019canineadoptionapplication.docx |
| adoption_application_feline_2018.docx |