Adoption Process

Submit an application if you are ready to adopt a dog or cat.

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We require a home visit and place our dogs and cats only within 90 minutes from Chester, NJ.

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You do not have to name a specific adoptable dog or adoptable cat at the time you submit your application.

​If you apply for a specific adoptable dog or cat we cannot promise he/she will be available or a good fit for your family at the time of your approval; but rest assured we will work diligently with you to find an amazing adoptable dog or cat that is 'PERFECT' for you.

Dogs: Adult dog adoption fee: $425, Senior dogs  9 yrs older: $225. 

All dogs are FULLY vetted by a licensed veterinarian; spayed/neutered, micro-chipped and receive vaccinations: Rabies - Distemper - Bordetella - Leptospirosis
 

Puppies: Adoption fee: $450 (up to 12 months)

- same vetting as adult dogs and age appropriate vaccines and spay/neuter

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Kittens: Adoption fee:  $175  Adult Cats: $150.  All are tested for FELV and FIV,  receive core vaccines,  rabies,  FVRCP and are dewormed. All are  spayed/neutered and microchipped. 

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As a very small rescue we do our best to review your application within 3-5 days. You may email njshpetrescue@gmail.com to follow up on the status of your application.