ADOPTION PROCESS AND GUIDELINES
By adopting an animal, you are offering a homeless animal the opportunity for happiness and a forever family. We appreciate your interest in giving a homeless animal a second chance.
Important Information Before You Apply:
• We operate from a private residence located in Bendigo, Central Victoria.
• If you cannot proceed with the adoption within one week of submitting your application, we kindly request that you wait to apply until you are fully ready.
• Most of our communication is conducted via email. As our administration is managed by a single volunteer, we are unable to handle phone enquiries. If you do not respond to our emails or messages within 24 hours, we will move on to the next applicant. Please check your spam or junk email folder regularly to ensure you do not miss our correspondence.
Application Form
Before completing the application form, please be aware of the following:
Interest expressed through online enquiries or other platforms, including email, does not constitute a formal application. Our application forms are specifically structured to allow us to assess each applicant fairly and efficiently against our criteria. To apply, please complete the relevant form linked in each animal's profile, providing as much detail as possible. This helps us understand the life you are offering to the pet.
What Happens After Your Application:
If your application is successful, we will contact you by email to arrange a meet and greet.
If the meeting goes well, you will be invited to proceed with the adoption, complete the necessary paperwork and pay the adoption fee.
Post Adoption
We offer a trial period to ensure both you and the animal are a good match. If the animal is returned during this trial, you will receive a refund in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in the Adoption Agreement signed at the time of adoption. Even after the trial period, we remain dedicated to supporting your pet throughout its life. If your circumstances change and you need to return your pet—no matter how much time has passed—please reach out to us for assistance.
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