The Humane Society for Campbell County, Inc.
Post Office Box 659
Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 821-3034
info@humanecampbell.org
Cats: 64   |  Dogs: 55

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 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

 


ADOPTION

I am interested in adopting an animal I have seen on your website.  I have some questions I would like answered.  Can I arrange a time to meet the animal?  Where is your facility located, and what are your hours of operation?

I applied to adopt an animal the day before yesterday.   I have also called and left messages on your telephone answering machine.  Why is your response so slow?



How do you determine whether a pet is a good match for our family?

How much do one of your dogs or cats cost?

I live outside your local area.  Can I adopt a puppy (or kitten) from you?

My child is begging me for a puppy or kitten. The pet will belong to our child who possesses and capability to love and care for a pet.  Should I give in?

Can you explain to me why you won't adopt some dogs to families with young children?

 

Why are you choosing to adopt the pet I want to someone else? I am quite upset as I believe I am a qualified applicant who would provide her years of love and companionship.

Why are you choosing to adopt the pet I want to someone located in your local area? You shouldn't be linked to a national internet adoption website if you will only let locals adopt from you.

Do you require all the dogs you have available for adoption be indoor pets? My house is very small, and I was wondering what your rules are for an outside dog? Do you have to tie them up? I would hate to have an animal that is always tied up since I feel that it's cruel for the animal.

I want to adopt an animal as a gift to my mother.





I don't understand how the state of our un-neutered cat impacts providing a good, loving home for a neutered dog. I would appreciate an explanation of the logic behind this point.

My pet is not spay or neutered because she is a pure-bred dog with papers.  I may want to breed her… I hear it will settle her down if she has a litter.

 

SURRENDERING ANIMALS

I have a found a stray dog or cat. (Or I can no longer keep my pet.) I hear that your group does very well at finding homes for animals. I considered calling animal control or bringing this animal to the animal control facility, but I fear that if this animal is not adopted then they may be put to sleep. I don't want that to happen. Can you take him and find him a great home?

I saw an animal on your website recently. She is so cute, but I can't adopt an animal at this time.  I have been checking the website regularly to see if she has found a good home. I notice she is no longer listed so I am praying that she found one. Can you tell me?




I am not willing to call animal control or take this stray animal to my local pound. What are my other options?

 

 


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