Adoption Procedures

Representatives from Country Acres Rescue do their best to ensure that all C.A.R. pets and their new owners are the perfect match. For this reason the adoption process can take anywhere from a couple of hours to several days to make certain the adoption of the pet is “for life”. If you are interested in adopting a particular pet or just want more information about that pet, please complete our online Adoption Questionnaire at the bottom of this screen (be sure to mention the pet you are interested in). You can send the Questionnaire to us by e-mail or by snail mail, or you can submit it in person. Once received, a C.A.R. Representative will contact you to answer any questions you may have.

Incomplete applications will not be considered, so take the time to include phone numbers, addresses, and requested information. Information discovered to be falsified or omitted will result in an automatic denial.

Please note that we do not adopt on a first-come, first-serve basis. There have been times when we’ve received multiple adoption applications for a particular animal. We try to look at an animal's unique personality and needs, matching this with the best living situation. This works out to fewer returns due to incorrect placement and less stress for the pet(s). It also means we sometimes bruise a few hearts and we are sorry for this. Our commitment, first and foremost, lies with the pets we serve.

All animals are examined by a veterinarian from either Clarkson-Wilson Veterinary Clinic or Webster Groves Animal Hospital. We make every effort to ensure good health before placement and we seek owners who will continue this practice after adopting from us.

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Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions

Minimally before placement, all animals receive the following:

Cats and Kittens

• General Physical Exam
• 30-day ShelterCare Pet Insurance Coverage
• Up-To-Date FVRCP Vaccination
• FeLv/FIV Combo Test
• General Worming
• Revolution Treatment
• 24PetWatch Microchip
• Spay or Neuter
• Certificate For $25 Off Boarding at Country Acres, Inc. - Professional Pet Boarding Facility
• Free Office Visit at Clarkson-Wilson Veterinary Clinic or Webster Groves Animal Hospital
• Coupon For 10% Off Merchandise at Country Acres, Inc. Pet Boutique
• Free Bag of Science Diet Cat Food

Dogs and Puppies

• General Physical Exam
• 30-day ShelterCare Pet Insurance Coverage
• Up-To-Date DHLPP Vaccination
• Bordetella Vaccination
• Heartworm Test For Dogs/Puppies Over 6-Months
• Heartworm Preventative For Puppies Under 6-Months
• General Worming
• Revolution Treatment
• 24PetWatch Microchip
• Spay or Neuter
• Certificate For $25 Off Boarding at Country Acres, Inc. – Professional Pet Boarding Facility
• Free Office Visit at Clarkson-Wilson Veterinary Clinic or Webster Groves Animal Hospital
• Coupon For 10% Off Merchandise at Country Acres, Inc. Pet Boutique
• Free Bag of Science Diet Dog Food

Of course these packages are quite expensive for us. We do charge an adoption fee to help offset the cost. 

Adoption Fees:

Cats Kittens Dogs Puppies $ 75.00* $125.00* $150.00* $175.00*

*Prices may vary due to extenuating circumstances