Making a difference…one life at a time

How to Adopt

Matching our Forgotten 4-Paws rescues with responsible pet guardians is our primary goal. We carefully interview potential adopters because we want to make sure the right match is made! Our Forgotten 4-Paws 'interviewers' do a great job of matchmaking. We work hard to fit your adoption criteria with the pets we have up for adoption. We want the adoption to be successful for both you and the cat or dog! Too often pets end up in shelters because they were never a good match for their homes in the first place. At Forgotten 4-Paws, we look for people who intend to provide a home for the life of the pet and understand what that requires.

ADOPTION PROCESS

  1. First things first, let us help you choose the pet you want to make forever yours. Our up-to date list of adoptable pets are on our Petfinder page.

  2. Applications can be filled out and directly submitted here. Alternatively, applications can be printed directly from our Web site. Then, please email the completed application to contactusforgotten4paws@yahoo.com or mail to P.O. Box 134, Pickerington, Ohio 43147.  Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee that a cat will be placed with you.

  3. Once you submit your application, you may be contacted by a Forgotten 4-Paws volunteer by phone or email for an interview and to talk about the specific pet that you expressed interest in. A volunteer may also contact you when we have a pet that we feel is the best match for the general criteria on your application.

  4. After the interview process, we will set up a time for you to meet and spend more time with the pet(s) to make sure a successful match has been made. We can set up a one-on-one meeting or move forward to a home visit (home visits are a required process for dogs and are used on a case-by-case basis with the cats). After a one-on-one meeting or home visit, if approved the volunteer will make arrangements for your new pet to join your family.

  5. The adoption fees are $85.00 for one cat/kitten and $150 for two cats and kittens.


*****Please note the application process may take 3-5 business days*****