PLEASE READ THE REQUIREMENTS BELOW BEFORE COMPLETING OUR ADOPTION APPLICATION
INCOMPLETE FORMS WILL CAUSE DELAYS IN THE APPLICATION APPROVAL PROCESS
ABTR KINDLY REQUESTS A MINIMUM $10 DONATION TO PROCESS APPLICATIONS
Click on the arrow to donate via credit card:
Or mail a check to:
ABTR Applications
427 County Road 281
Courtland, AL 35618
Please mark payments:
"Application Fee for (Your Name)."
ADOPTION FEES VARY FROM $250 TO $500 DEPENDING ON BREED, AGE, AND HEALTH.
ABTR dogs are fully vetted at the time of adoption, spayed or neutered (unless age or health prohibits) and treated for any current health issues. Adoption fees vary and go towards the costs of vetting our dogs.
A REFERENCE FROM YOUR VETERINARIAN IS REQUIRED AND MUST CONFIRM THE FOLLOWING:
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All pets currently in your home must be spayed or neutered
- All pets in your file, living or deceased. must show proof of annual checkups
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All pets in your file, living or deceased. must show proof of consistently up-to-date vaccinations
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You must provide proof of purchase for heartworm medication for all pets either from your vet or an online source
A HOME VISIT IS REQUIRED FOR EVERY ADOPTER BEFORE AN APPLICANT WILL BE APPROVED
IT'S IMPORTANT TO KNOW:
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ABTR does not adopt out dogs on a first-come, first-served basis. Our director and adoption counselors put tremendous effort into finding the right home for every dog and the right dog for every home.
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There is no restriction on adopting ABTR dogs to apartment homes. However, some dogs will not be candidates due to high energy levels or barking.
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ABTR does not approve of the use of "Invisible" fences and unsupervised doggie-doors.
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Although ABTR prefers a securely fenced yard so dogs can have a safe place to roam and play unencumbered, it is not a requirement. However, potential adopters must show understanding of the necessary precautions to provide dogs with secure outdoor time and exercise. Dogs who show any signs of being a flight risk will not be considered for unfenced yards.
ADOPTERS MUST TRAVEL TO PICK UP ADOPTED PETS AS ABTR DOES NOT USE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Please feel free to discuss any of the information above or any other questions with your ABTR adoption counselor.
ABTR IS RUN 100% BY VOLUNTEERS WHO HAVE JOBS AND FAMILIES TO BALANCE WITH THEIR VOLUNTEER WORK.
YOUR PATIENCE WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!
If you agree to and/or meet all the above, please click the link below to complete an adoption application:
If you have issues, please email boston@abtr.org with "Application Request" as subject and we will assist you.