PawZabilities PA Adoption Policy

At PawZabilities PA, every adoption is unique, and we aim to make the transition as smooth as possible for both you and your new canine companion. Adopting a rescue dog is a lifelong commitment that requires time, effort, and dedication. Please review our policy carefully before applying.

Important Information for Potential Adopters

  • Commitment Required: If you are not prepared to dedicate time and effort to a rescue dog—including allowing them to decompress for 3-5 days and settle in over a 3-week period—please do not apply. Rescue dogs need time to adjust and thrive in their new homes.
  • Lifestyle Compatibility: Ensure that your lifestyle and living situation align with the needs of the dog you wish to adopt. Research the breed or mix to understand their requirements. Consider factors such as exercise needs, living arrangements (rent or own, landlord restrictions), and space.
  • Breed Information: We do not guarantee breed specifics as our dogs are often mixed breeds. Breed identification on our website is based on estimates. If breed is crucial to you, consider a breed-specific rescue. Focus on traits like personality, size, health, and activity level when choosing a dog.
  • Adoption Criteria:
    • Vaccination & Preventatives: All pets in your home must be current on vaccinations and receive monthly preventatives (heartworm, flea, tick).
    • Spaying/Neutering: All pets must be spayed/neutered.
    • Vet Reference: Provide a vet reference if you’ve owned a pet as an adult.
    • Personal References: Supply three non-family personal references.
    • Age Requirement: Adopters must be at least 25 years old.
    • Geographic Limit: We only adopt within a 60-mile radius of Yardley, PA. We do not ship animals.
  • Meet & Greets: We do not conduct meet and greets for puppies under 6 months old. They are highly adoptable and generally adjust well to new situations.
  • Application Review: We evaluate each application based on the best fit for the dog, not the order received. We reserve the right to decline any application that may not be in the dog’s best interest.

Adoption Fees

Our fees help cover some of the costs associated with caring for our dogs, including vet bills, spay/neuter, vaccinations, and more. We do not offer discounts or specials.

  • Puppy Adoption Fee: $450
    • Includes spay/neuter, microchip, age-appropriate vaccines, rabies vaccine, deworming, and initial heartworm/flea/tick prevention.
  • Adult Adoption Fee (up to 7 years old): $350
    • Includes spay/neuter, microchip, age-appropriate vaccines, rabies vaccine, deworming, heartworm test, and treatment if positive.
  • Senior Adoption Fee (7 years and older): $250
    • Includes spay/neuter, microchip, age-appropriate vaccines, rabies vaccine, deworming, heartworm test, and treatment if positive.
  • Highly Desirable Fee: Variable
    • Includes spay/neuter, microchip, age-appropriate vaccines, rabies vaccine, deworming, and heartworm test.

Any additional donations are greatly appreciated and help us continue our mission.

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Thank you for considering adoption and for your support!