Shelter Animals Rescue Group

ADOPTION PROGRAM STANDARDS

1. Animals will be placed with responsible adults to be kept as household pets. Animals will not be used as guard dogs or hunting dogs.
   


2. No animal will be placed as a surprise gift.
   


3. S.A.R.G. reserves the right to verify the information provided by an applicant and to deny an animal to an applicant who provides false information to S.A.R.G.
   


4. No animal will be placed without adequate provisions for exercise appropriate to the size and breed of the animal.
   


5. All family members, including children, are encouraged to participate in the decision to acquire a pet.
   


6. Puppies and kittens must be six (6) months of age or older if the home has children under six (6) years of age.
   


7. S.A.R.G. reserves the right to deny any application we consider unsatisfactory. This is not to reflect on the applicant, but means simply that this pet would not do well under the conditions that the applicant has to offer. We feel our experience in this area must be our guide to a successful adoption.
   


8. S.A.R.G. reserves the right to revoke the placement of any animal upon showing that the adoptive family has not complied with any of the Terms and Conditions of the contract. If, as an adopter, you are at any time unable to care for the animal, please call S.A.R.G. at (865)483-8146 or (865)482-0240. We need at least one week's notice to prepare for return of the animal.