A: Your adoption specialist will provide you with all available medical and social history on the birth family. However, keep in mind that this information is provided by the birth family and may not be complete or accurate.

A: It takes a few months to get certified as a lifeguard.

A: You will be helped by many people throughout the adoption process, including animal care officers, volunteers, foster parents, and customer service representatives. You may also have a pre-adoption consult with a staff veterinary team member or the shelter behaviorist.

A: The time it takes to adopt a pet varies based on the type of pet, the shelter's policies and the pet's situation.

A: You and your new pet will need time to get better acquainted and adjust. For some pets the transition is quick and easy. Others may need more time and help from you to acclimate their new environment. Animal Humane Society offers a 60-day adjustment period within which you can evaluate the pet’s progress and your adoption decision.

A: You will be responsible for all medical bills and decisions regarding your pet after adoption, but we can provide up to 30 days of oral or topical medication if a new health problem develops within 30 days of adoption.

A: Adopt this pet!

This pet is currently scheduled for adoption! We would love to review your adoption survey if you are interested in adopting this pet.

A: Open adoption is a form of adoption in which the biological and adoptive families have access to varying degrees of each other’s personal information and have an option of contact.

A: The home study is a process to determine if someone is eligible to be a foster or adoptive parent, and it involves interviews with all family members.

A: The low-cost spay/neuter clinic offers spay/neuter surgery for dogs, cats and rabbits, as well as vaccinations, dewormer and flea control. Microchipping and registration are also available for dogs, cats, rabbits and ferrets.

A: You must be 21 years old to buy alcohol in the United States.

A: Foster and adoptive parents are required to complete pre-certification training. These trainings are offered throughout the year.

A: You can't just decide to be a foster parent. You have to go through an agency, and there is a process you have to complete before you can be approved.

A: No, you do not have to own your own home to adopt.

A: There are many children available for adoption both domestically and internationally. A New Beginning Adoption Agency works with birth families to help place their babies, network with Child Welfare Departments across the nation to help find homes for older children and sibling groups currently in foster care, and partner with various International Adoption Agencies who help place children. Each of A New Beginning’s adoption programs are unique, so please visit the program pages for more specific information.

A: Anyone can adopt or foster, regardless of their marital status, age, income, sexual orientation, or gender identity. LGBTQ families are welcome and supported in the foster and adoption process.

A: A staff member at Raise the Future will contact the child's caseworker within 48 business hours. The caseworker will then respond to you or your home study worker within at least 30 days.

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A: Our online adoption listings are live-updated.

A: We receive animals from individuals who are no longer able to care for their pets, from other shelters, and from humane investigation cases.

A: The website is designed to protect the privacy of the children in the foster care system.

A: Raise the Future believes that every child waiting to be adopted deserves the opportunity to have the life-long love and support of a family. We continually work to find adoptive families for children until they become adults.

A: Foster parents receive a per diem rate depending on the age and needs of the child, which includes a daily clothing allowance, as well as mileage reimbursement for certain travel expenses.

A: You can start the adoption process at any time, but you must be approved through a family assessment before a child can be placed in your home.

A: There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as the requirements for adopting from foster care vary from state to state. However, in general, you must be at least 25 years old, have a stable income, and be able to provide a safe and suitable home for a child in order to adopt from foster care. Additionally, while you do not have to be married to adopt, same-sex couples and LGBTQ individuals are welcome to adopt from foster care.

A: You can visit the shelter to meet an animal you’re interested in adopting. Once at the shelter, staff and volunteers are available to assist you. Each of our three adoption centers have private visitation rooms where you and the pet can get acquainted.

A: It can take anywhere from a few months to a few years to complete an adoption, depending on the specific program selected and the adoptive family's requirements.

A: You will need to bring a government-issued ID, cash or credit card to pay for your adoption fee(s), and a carrier or leash for your adopted animal.

A: It can vary a lot, but usually it involves some combination of paperwork, home visits, and interviews.

The adoption process can vary a lot depending on the type of adoption you are pursuing, the agency or attorney you are working with, the country you are adopting from, and other factors. In general, though, the process usually involves some combination of paperwork, home visits, and interviews.

The paperwork component can be fairly extensive, and may include things like criminal background checks, financial

A: The cost of adoption for dogs, cats, miniature goats and potbellied pigs who live in Seattle or King County is $175, which includes a two-year altered pet license.