Adoption Application Pet ownership is a serious responsibility It is the policy of Animal Rescue of Tidewater to assure that each person who adopts a pet is not only aware of that responsibility, but also capable of and willing to accept the responsibility morally, physically and financially. The following questionnaire has been designed to help both you and Animal Rescue of Tidewater decide if you and/or your family are indeed adequately prepared to assume the type of responsible ownership we are endeavoring to assure for our adoptive pets.

Section 1 - Questionnaire

NO GUARANTEES OR WARRANTIES OF HEALTH OR TEMPERAMENT CAN BE OR ARE MADE BY ART. ART is a private, non-profit organization operation almost totally from the charitable contributions of individuals and businesses in the community. Adoption fees DO NOT cover the cost of caring and sheltering the animal you want to adopt. ART will not be responsible for any medical care required by an animal adopted from us. You may return an animal for health reasons but a refund on the adoption fee WILL NOT be given unless the return occurs within the first two (2) days following the adoption and your veterinarian had advised us of a medical condition identified during that two (2) day period. We hope this information doesn't discourage you from adoption from us but reminds you that love comes with no guarantee. Anyone who adopts a dog or cat from an animal Shelter, Rescue agency or Humane Society is required by law to have the animal sterilized if it hasn't already been done. Anyone who violates this requirement is subject to civil penalties and may be required to meet their legal obligations under sections 301-796.126:1 et seq of the Code of Virginia. By submitting this form, I certify that I understand that submitting an application does not guarantee that I will receive approval to adopt a pet from Animal Rescue of tidewater. By submitting this form, I certify that all information on the ART Adoption Application is true and correct.