PET ADOPTION CENTER
Dog Adoption Process
Dog Adoption Process
If you are interested in meeting some of our Dogs please see below:
Our dog adoption process is designed with the purpose of finding the best match for both the pet and the people. We believe that to do this properly, for dogs in particular, people need to make an appointment with one of our adoption counselors to meet at NAWS!
Dog Adoption Fees vary, they range from $400-$450 depending on the age, breed, and other factors.
To start, we ask that you complete a Dog Adoption Application, which will allow you to provide the criteria you are looking for in a dog, and that will help us narrow down a list of potential matches and coordinate a meeting with you at NAWS.
Our dog adoption process is designed with the purpose of finding the best match for both the pet and the people. We believe that to do this properly, for dogs in particular, people need to make an appointment with one of our adoption counselors to meet at NAWS!
Dog Adoption Fees vary, they range from $400-$450 depending on the age, breed, and other factors.
To start, we ask that you complete a Dog Adoption Application, which will allow you to provide the criteria you are looking for in a dog, and that will help us narrow down a list of potential matches and coordinate a meeting with you at NAWS.
Once the application is complete, a trained dog adoption counselor will reach out to you for an appointment to come in and meet with the dogs. Depending on the pup, we may ask you to come in a few times to meet with the pup so they can get used to you.
If everything is going well with the visits, we often do a home visit where the counselor you have been working with will visit your home with the dog to make sure everyone is comfortable in the home environment.
If all goes well, the adoption takes place from there!
We understand that in an instant gratification society this is a frustrating process for some people, but we have been in the industry long enough to know what is best for both the pets and the people, and there are fewer returned adoptions or bad experiences if people take their time to find the right fit. Our adoption counselors truly do work with people's schedules to make an appointment quickly.
We understand that in an instant gratification society this is a frustrating process for some people, but we have been in the industry long enough to know what is best for both the pets and the people, and there are fewer returned adoptions or bad experiences if people take their time to find the right fit. Our adoption counselors truly do work with people's schedules to make an appointment quickly.
Our Amazing Dog Care Team!
Our Amazing Dog Care Team!
Cat Adoption Process
Cat Adoption Process
If you are interested in meeting some of our Cats at the NAWS Campus in Mokena, viewing hours are:
Weekdays 9am-7pm or by Appointment
Saturdays 8am-4pm
Sundays 11am-3pm
Cat Adoption Fees range from $85-$165.
Weekdays 9am-7pm or by Appointment
Saturdays 8am-4pm
Sundays 11am-3pm
Cat Adoption Fees range from $85-$165.
Please keep in mind that all of our young Kittens are in foster homes, and will require an appointment to visit. If you are interested in a particular kitten, please email us at catadoptions@nawsus.org
Please Note! All adopted cats must go home in a carrier, no exceptions. If you do not have a travel carrier you may purchase one at NAWS for $5.