Adoption Process

So, you have fallen in love with a particular sweetie pie from our photos of Adoptable Pets. What now?

• Meet & Greet!
• A picture may say a thousand words, but meeting an animal is important before proceeding with adoption paperwork. A meet and greet can tell many things that one needs to know before selecting a pet to adopt. Does there seem to be a good chemistry between us? How do my children interact with this animal? Does he have a temperament and energy level that is a suitable fit for my lifestyle and home?
• Our adoption center is open from 11:00 to 4:00 on Saturdays and 12:00 to 4:00 on Sundays - you can find us inside the West Valley Mall in Tracy
• Appointments are also available
• Adoption Application
• Tell us about yourself. We would like to know as much as we can to determine which pet(s) would be a good match with your home, family, and lifestyle. Remember, we are a completely foster-based rescue group, so each of our adoptable animals lives in a temporary, foster home. As such, we know all the little nuances and details of the pet’s behavior, personality, habits, etc.
• Decisions about application approval are at the sole discretion of the Animal Rescue of Tracy. We are committed to finding our pets a successful match in a forever home.
• Home Study
• Applications that are qualified to be a good fit for a particular pet may be subject to a home study by authorized representatives of Animal Rescue of Tracy.
• In general, all dog and special-needs cat applications will be subject to home inspection and observation of the animal in the environment.
• So, what are we looking for?
• Compatibility: How does the pet interact with your family in your home? How does the pet interact with existing animals in your home?
• Safety: Are your fence line and pool area completely secure? Is your home situated against a busy street when you want to adopt one of our little escape artists? Is your property free of dangerous debris, plants, etc.?
• Practicality and Function: How much time will the pet be alone each day? Where will the pet stay when you’re not home? Where and how often will the pet be able to relieve itself? Where will the pet sleep? How will your pet get exercise?
• Transition to a New Home
• Congratulations! If you are selected to be the proud new parent of a rescued dog or cat, arrangements will be made to finalize contractual details including the collection of adoption fees. A transition date will be set by Animal Rescue of Tracy on which your new pet will come home to stay!
• Remember, this phase is called “transition” for a reason. It will be a time of adjustment and change for both your household and your new pet. Patience, diligence, and good old fashioned compassion will be key during the transition.
• We are here for you! Please do not hesitate to reach out to us at contact@animalrescuetracy.org if you have questions or concerns about how your new pet is settling into their new lives with you.
• Important Notice: All persons who adopt from Animal Rescue of Tracy agree to contact the organization immediately if circumstances change that will make it impossible to care for the animal properly in the long-term. We reserve the right of first refusal when an animal originally adopted from us needs to be rehomed, but cannot guarantee a spot will be available with our rescue at the time a request is made; if no room is available, we will provide a current list of other rescues and shelters that may be able to help.
• Adoption Fees (as of 03/01/2021):
• Cats and Kittens: $150 each
• DOGS/PUPPIES
• Puppies 6 months or younger -- $300 each
• Puppies 6 months or younger when BONDED PAIR are adopted TOGETHER -- $250 each
• Dogs/Puppies 6 months or older -- $250 each
• Dogs/Puppies (6 months or older) when BONDED PAIR are adopted TOGETHER -- $200 each