ADOPTION  APPROVAL  PROCESS

• Adoption application is completed and submitted automatically to OPR via email
• Notification is sent to OPR volunteer that application has been submitted; automated email is sent to applicant confirming application has been received by OPR.
• OPR volunteer reviews application for completeness (typically between 48 to 72 hours from receipt)
• Based on information provided, OPR volunteer assess's if applicant is good match for pet specified
• If potential adopter and pet are deemed to be good match, volunteer proceeds to contact references (typically takes between 48 to 72 hours to complete)
  
• Based on information received from references a determination is made if adoption process should proceed to having applicant meet with foster family and pet. 
• All pets in the home must be up to date with vaccines, visit vet as recommended and altered.  Your vet will need to provide to OPR verification if they recommend not to spay/neuter.
  
• A home visit may be scheduled prior to or after the following step.
• If process has proceeded to applicant meeting family and pet, foster family will contact applicant to set up a mutually agreeable time at the foster families' home.
  
• OPR Representative has final approval of adoption.  It may be given at the time of meeting the pet or made via email or phone call after initial meeting.  If it is decided by foster family that applicant and pet are not a good match, notification will be given within 24 hours.
• If applicant is not considered a good match for specified pet indicated, OPR may suggest other pets that are available and considered a better match.
• If applicant is considered a good match, adoption can take place at the time of meeting the dog.  All transactions should be made in the form of a check or money order, payable to Ohio Puppy Rescue.

OPR has the right to refuse any adoption we do not feel is the best interest of the animal.

Since OPR is made up of volunteers, there are times, due to limited resources and workload, that may delay our response time.  

We thank you in advance for your patience.