RULES & REGULATIONS FOR ADOPTION
All prospective Adopters must have a facility inspection.
GENERAL RULES
Adopted animals, MUST NEVER be neglected, abandoned, or inhumanely treated (i.e you must provide regular farrier and veterinary care. Deworming program, heart worm preventative, proper nutrition, and exercise, etc..) Adopters must provide all documentation when requested.
Adopters with little to no experience will be required to take basic classes pertaining to the animal being adopted, before the animal(s) leaves the direct care of Coastal Rescue. Classes will be at the expense of the Adopter. Coastal Rescue can provide these classes or refer you to another professional.
The animal(s) Must NEVER be sent to auction. Dogs/Cats NEVER to the shelter. If for any reason you cannot keep the animal it must be returned to the rescue. Coastal Rescue reserves the right to view / inspect the animal(s) at any-time on the property (We will give a 24-hour notice due to NC Law)
If the animal(s) are located on your property, a minimum of two acres is preferred, a safe shelter ( i.e Barn, Shelter). If boarding, Adopter agrees that all required provisions for care are met. MUST have a divided feeding area to be fed separately without interference from a more dominant animal. (For DOGS a fenced-in area is required, height is determined upon size of animal)
The adopter will not allow the animal to run at large ; adequate fencing must be provided and kept in good repair ( NO BARBED WIRE.)
COASTAL RESCUE must be notified IMMEDIATELY if the animal dies. A veterinarians statement / cause of death is required along with permission to contact the vet.
Adopter must live on the property where animal is being kept, unless at an actual boarding stable (Coastal rescue must have boarding stable contact information) Failure to do so will be breach of contract.
Application Fee is $50 for us to start paperwork on an adoption (You will have a required background check.) The Application Fee is NON-REFUNDABLE.
Payment- payment must be made in the form of Credit/Debit Venmo, Cashapp, Money order, Cashiers Check (Paper forms have a $5 ADMIN FEE) made out to Coastal Rescue.Adoption Fee must be paid in full at time of adoption and is NON-refundable for any reason.
Sincerely, Coastal Rescue NC
PLEASE SUBMIT A RESCUE QUESTIONNAIRE TO RECEIVE ADOPTION APPLICATION.