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1amhsunshine
Aug 3, 2006, 7:47 pm

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2amhsunshine
Aug 9, 2006, 8:19 am

Four Easy Steps to Adoption 1. What You Need To Adopt

Thank you for considering adopting a companion animal from us!

Now that you are ready to adopt an animal, we want to find the perfect pet for you. This is an important commitment that should not be rushed into, since your new pet will be with you for years. Please check out our adoption tips for more information.

When you are ready to visit the 92nd Street ASPCA Adoption Center, please bring the following to facilitate the adoption process:

- Two forms of identification, at least one of which shows your current address. A telephone, utility or cable television bill qualifies as one form. A driver's license, passport, student ID or voter registration with a credit card are also acceptable.
- A personal reference
- Proof of vaccination for current pets in your home, if any
- Any questions or concerns about adopting

The 92nd Street ASPCA Adoption Center offers you and your new companion the following benefits:

- Certificate for 14 days of free follow-up veterinary care and medical support at the ASPCA Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital
- A leash and collar or pet carrier to help you bring your new companion animal home
- Literature and information about animal behavior and what to expect from your new pet
- Spay/neuter surgery, microchipping and registration are included in the adoption fee of each companion animal

2. View Available Animals

3. Download Applications
You can get a head start on the adoption process by downloading and printing a dog or cat adoption application. Simply fill out the applications and bring them to our Adoption Center staff when you visit the shelter. Applications are also available at our offices.

Adoption fees for companion animals:
$75 for adult cats and most adult dogs
$125 for one kitten, $150 for two
$200 for puppies and small-breed dogs; puppy adoption fees include a puppy kindergarten class

For more information about any of our online applications, please call (212) 876-7700.
- ASPCA Adoption Application for a Cat
- ASPCA Adoption Application for a Dog
- Surrender a Cat Information Sheet
- Surrender a Dog Information Sheet

4. Directions and Hours

Mondays through Saturdays: 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Sundays: 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

As hours are subject to change, please call (212) 876-7700, ext. 4120, to confirm

How to Get to the ASPCA: Take the 4, 5 or 6 Lexington Avenue subway to 86th St. and walk towards 1st Ave. By bus, take the M15 bus uptown on 1st Ave./Water St. (or downtown on 2nd Ave. from 125th St.) to 92nd St. There are also several public parking garages in the area for those traveling by car.
Driving directions are available at Mapquest.

Gift-a-Pet Program
The ASPCA Adoption Center is offering a unique opportunity for pet lovers. Know someone who would make a great pet parent? Has your loved one been thinking about adding a cat or kitten to his or her home? Now you can give the gift of companionship with our Gift-a-Pet Certificate.

The Gift-a-Pet Certificate allows you to pay the adoption fee of a cat or kitten for the giftee of your choice. The fee for an adult cat is $75, $125 for one kitten or $150 for two kittens. The recipient of the certificate may then come to our 92nd Street Shelter and, contingent on application approval, select a cat or kitten to take home.

Are they really ready?
Adopting a companion animal is a big commitment. Answer these questions to see how much you really know about the person you are considering giving a gift of companionship.

1. Has your friend or loved one expressed interest in adopting a cat or kitten?

2. Does this person or any members of the household have allergies to cats?

3. Is this person aware of the responsibility and care associated with being the guardian of a cat or kitten? Is he or she aware that a cat can live for 15-20 years?

4. Would you feel comfortable if this person gave you such a significant gift?

5. Is your friend ready to deal with the late-night crazies and other high-energy antics of a kitten? Would an older cat be more appropriate?

6. Will he or she be bothered by having hair on everything from clothes to toast?

7. Is he or she aware that cats need to scratch and they will need appropriate surfaces such as scratching pads and posts to avoid having them scratch furniture or curtains?

8. Do you know if your friend’s landlord allows pets? Will everyone in the household be as happy to receive a new cat or kitten?

9. Are there other pets in the home? Will the current pets be pleased with a new addition?

10. Does this person understand the financial responsibility of caring for a cat or kitten? (cost of food, vet visits, toys, etc.)

11. Are there children in the household? How old are they? Consider that a rambunctious kitten may not be a suitable pet for an infant or toddler.

12. Is the cat or kitten a gift for a child? Getting a pet to teach a child responsibility is not a good idea, as the animal may be harmed if the child fails to take care of it.

All information found at www.aspca.com

3amhsunshine
Aug 9, 2006, 8:20 am

Four Easy Steps to Adoption 1. What You Need To Adopt

Thank you for considering adopting a companion animal from us!

Now that you are ready to adopt an animal, we want to find the perfect pet for you. This is an important commitment that should not be rushed into, since your new pet will be with you for years. Please check out our adoption tips for more information.

When you are ready to visit the 92nd Street ASPCA Adoption Center, please bring the following to facilitate the adoption process:

- Two forms of identification, at least one of which shows your current address. A telephone, utility or cable television bill qualifies as one form. A driver's license, passport, student ID or voter registration with a credit card are also acceptable.
- A personal reference
- Proof of vaccination for current pets in your home, if any
- Any questions or concerns about adopting

The 92nd Street ASPCA Adoption Center offers you and your new companion the following benefits:

- Certificate for 14 days of free follow-up veterinary care and medical support at the ASPCA Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital
- A leash and collar or pet carrier to help you bring your new companion animal home
- Literature and information about animal behavior and what to expect from your new pet
- Spay/neuter surgery, microchipping and registration are included in the adoption fee of each companion animal

2. View Available Animals

3. Download Applications
You can get a head start on the adoption process by downloading and printing a dog or cat adoption application. Simply fill out the applications and bring them to our Adoption Center staff when you visit the shelter. Applications are also available at our offices.

Adoption fees for companion animals:
$75 for adult cats and most adult dogs
$125 for one kitten, $150 for two
$200 for puppies and small-breed dogs; puppy adoption fees include a puppy kindergarten class

For more information about any of our online applications, please call (212) 876-7700.
- ASPCA Adoption Application for a Cat
- ASPCA Adoption Application for a Dog
- Surrender a Cat Information Sheet
- Surrender a Dog Information Sheet

4. Directions and Hours

Mondays through Saturdays: 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Sundays: 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

As hours are subject to change, please call (212) 876-7700, ext. 4120, to confirm

How to Get to the ASPCA: Take the 4, 5 or 6 Lexington Avenue subway to 86th St. and walk towards 1st Ave. By bus, take the M15 bus uptown on 1st Ave./Water St. (or downtown on 2nd Ave. from 125th St.) to 92nd St. There are also several public parking garages in the area for those traveling by car.
Driving directions are available at Mapquest.

Gift-a-Pet Program
The ASPCA Adoption Center is offering a unique opportunity for pet lovers. Know someone who would make a great pet parent? Has your loved one been thinking about adding a cat or kitten to his or her home? Now you can give the gift of companionship with our Gift-a-Pet Certificate.

The Gift-a-Pet Certificate allows you to pay the adoption fee of a cat or kitten for the giftee of your choice. The fee for an adult cat is $75, $125 for one kitten or $150 for two kittens. The recipient of the certificate may then come to our 92nd Street Shelter and, contingent on application approval, select a cat or kitten to take home.

Are they really ready?
Adopting a companion animal is a big commitment. Answer these questions to see how much you really know about the person you are considering giving a gift of companionship.

1. Has your friend or loved one expressed interest in adopting a cat or kitten?

2. Does this person or any members of the household have allergies to cats?

3. Is this person aware of the responsibility and care associated with being the guardian of a cat or kitten? Is he or she aware that a cat can live for 15-20 years?

4. Would you feel comfortable if this person gave you such a significant gift?

5. Is your friend ready to deal with the late-night crazies and other high-energy antics of a kitten? Would an older cat be more appropriate?

6. Will he or she be bothered by having hair on everything from clothes to toast?

7. Is he or she aware that cats need to scratch and they will need appropriate surfaces such as scratching pads and posts to avoid having them scratch furniture or curtains?

8. Do you know if your friend’s landlord allows pets? Will everyone in the household be as happy to receive a new cat or kitten?

9. Are there other pets in the home? Will the current pets be pleased with a new addition?

10. Does this person understand the financial responsibility of caring for a cat or kitten? (cost of food, vet visits, toys, etc.)

11. Are there children in the household? How old are they? Consider that a rambunctious kitten may not be a suitable pet for an infant or toddler.

12. Is the cat or kitten a gift for a child? Getting a pet to teach a child responsibility is not a good idea, as the animal may be harmed if the child fails to take care of it.

All information found at www.aspca.com

4amhsunshine
Aug 9, 2006, 8:20 am

Four Easy Steps to Adoption 1. What You Need To Adopt

Thank you for considering adopting a companion animal from us!

Now that you are ready to adopt an animal, we want to find the perfect pet for you. This is an important commitment that should not be rushed into, since your new pet will be with you for years. Please check out our adoption tips for more information.

When you are ready to visit the 92nd Street ASPCA Adoption Center, please bring the following to facilitate the adoption process:

- Two forms of identification, at least one of which shows your current address. A telephone, utility or cable television bill qualifies as one form. A driver's license, passport, student ID or voter registration with a credit card are also acceptable.
- A personal reference
- Proof of vaccination for current pets in your home, if any
- Any questions or concerns about adopting

The 92nd Street ASPCA Adoption Center offers you and your new companion the following benefits:

- Certificate for 14 days of free follow-up veterinary care and medical support at the ASPCA Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital
- A leash and collar or pet carrier to help you bring your new companion animal home
- Literature and information about animal behavior and what to expect from your new pet
- Spay/neuter surgery, microchipping and registration are included in the adoption fee of each companion animal

2. View Available Animals

3. Download Applications
You can get a head start on the adoption process by downloading and printing a dog or cat adoption application. Simply fill out the applications and bring them to our Adoption Center staff when you visit the shelter. Applications are also available at our offices.

Adoption fees for companion animals:
$75 for adult cats and most adult dogs
$125 for one kitten, $150 for two
$200 for puppies and small-breed dogs; puppy adoption fees include a puppy kindergarten class

For more information about any of our online applications, please call (212) 876-7700.
- ASPCA Adoption Application for a Cat
- ASPCA Adoption Application for a Dog
- Surrender a Cat Information Sheet
- Surrender a Dog Information Sheet

4. Directions and Hours

Mondays through Saturdays: 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Sundays: 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

As hours are subject to change, please call (212) 876-7700, ext. 4120, to confirm

How to Get to the ASPCA: Take the 4, 5 or 6 Lexington Avenue subway to 86th St. and walk towards 1st Ave. By bus, take the M15 bus uptown on 1st Ave./Water St. (or downtown on 2nd Ave. from 125th St.) to 92nd St. There are also several public parking garages in the area for those traveling by car.
Driving directions are available at Mapquest.

Gift-a-Pet Program
The ASPCA Adoption Center is offering a unique opportunity for pet lovers. Know someone who would make a great pet parent? Has your loved one been thinking about adding a cat or kitten to his or her home? Now you can give the gift of companionship with our Gift-a-Pet Certificate.

The Gift-a-Pet Certificate allows you to pay the adoption fee of a cat or kitten for the giftee of your choice. The fee for an adult cat is $75, $125 for one kitten or $150 for two kittens. The recipient of the certificate may then come to our 92nd Street Shelter and, contingent on application approval, select a cat or kitten to take home.

Are they really ready?
Adopting a companion animal is a big commitment. Answer these questions to see how much you really know about the person you are considering giving a gift of companionship.

1. Has your friend or loved one expressed interest in adopting a cat or kitten?

2. Does this person or any members of the household have allergies to cats?

3. Is this person aware of the responsibility and care associated with being the guardian of a cat or kitten? Is he or she aware that a cat can live for 15-20 years?

4. Would you feel comfortable if this person gave you such a significant gift?

5. Is your friend ready to deal with the late-night crazies and other high-energy antics of a kitten? Would an older cat be more appropriate?

6. Will he or she be bothered by having hair on everything from clothes to toast?

7. Is he or she aware that cats need to scratch and they will need appropriate surfaces such as scratching pads and posts to avoid having them scratch furniture or curtains?

8. Do you know if your friend’s landlord allows pets? Will everyone in the household be as happy to receive a new cat or kitten?

9. Are there other pets in the home? Will the current pets be pleased with a new addition?

10. Does this person understand the financial responsibility of caring for a cat or kitten? (cost of food, vet visits, toys, etc.)

11. Are there children in the household? How old are they? Consider that a rambunctious kitten may not be a suitable pet for an infant or toddler.

12. Is the cat or kitten a gift for a child? Getting a pet to teach a child responsibility is not a good idea, as the animal may be harmed if the child fails to take care of it.

All information found at www.aspca.com

5amhsunshine
Aug 9, 2006, 8:20 am

Four Easy Steps to Adoption 1. What You Need To Adopt

Thank you for considering adopting a companion animal from us!

Now that you are ready to adopt an animal, we want to find the perfect pet for you. This is an important commitment that should not be rushed into, since your new pet will be with you for years. Please check out our adoption tips for more information.

When you are ready to visit the 92nd Street ASPCA Adoption Center, please bring the following to facilitate the adoption process:

- Two forms of identification, at least one of which shows your current address. A telephone, utility or cable television bill qualifies as one form. A driver's license, passport, student ID or voter registration with a credit card are also acceptable.
- A personal reference
- Proof of vaccination for current pets in your home, if any
- Any questions or concerns about adopting

The 92nd Street ASPCA Adoption Center offers you and your new companion the following benefits:

- Certificate for 14 days of free follow-up veterinary care and medical support at the ASPCA Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital
- A leash and collar or pet carrier to help you bring your new companion animal home
- Literature and information about animal behavior and what to expect from your new pet
- Spay/neuter surgery, microchipping and registration are included in the adoption fee of each companion animal

2. View Available Animals

3. Download Applications
You can get a head start on the adoption process by downloading and printing a dog or cat adoption application. Simply fill out the applications and bring them to our Adoption Center staff when you visit the shelter. Applications are also available at our offices.

Adoption fees for companion animals:
$75 for adult cats and most adult dogs
$125 for one kitten, $150 for two
$200 for puppies and small-breed dogs; puppy adoption fees include a puppy kindergarten class

For more information about any of our online applications, please call (212) 876-7700.
- ASPCA Adoption Application for a Cat
- ASPCA Adoption Application for a Dog
- Surrender a Cat Information Sheet
- Surrender a Dog Information Sheet

4. Directions and Hours

Mondays through Saturdays: 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Sundays: 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

As hours are subject to change, please call (212) 876-7700, ext. 4120, to confirm

How to Get to the ASPCA: Take the 4, 5 or 6 Lexington Avenue subway to 86th St. and walk towards 1st Ave. By bus, take the M15 bus uptown on 1st Ave./Water St. (or downtown on 2nd Ave. from 125th St.) to 92nd St. There are also several public parking garages in the area for those traveling by car.
Driving directions are available at Mapquest.

Gift-a-Pet Program
The ASPCA Adoption Center is offering a unique opportunity for pet lovers. Know someone who would make a great pet parent? Has your loved one been thinking about adding a cat or kitten to his or her home? Now you can give the gift of companionship with our Gift-a-Pet Certificate.

The Gift-a-Pet Certificate allows you to pay the adoption fee of a cat or kitten for the giftee of your choice. The fee for an adult cat is $75, $125 for one kitten or $150 for two kittens. The recipient of the certificate may then come to our 92nd Street Shelter and, contingent on application approval, select a cat or kitten to take home.

Are they really ready?
Adopting a companion animal is a big commitment. Answer these questions to see how much you really know about the person you are considering giving a gift of companionship.

1. Has your friend or loved one expressed interest in adopting a cat or kitten?

2. Does this person or any members of the household have allergies to cats?

3. Is this person aware of the responsibility and care associated with being the guardian of a cat or kitten? Is he or she aware that a cat can live for 15-20 years?

4. Would you feel comfortable if this person gave you such a significant gift?

5. Is your friend ready to deal with the late-night crazies and other high-energy antics of a kitten? Would an older cat be more appropriate?

6. Will he or she be bothered by having hair on everything from clothes to toast?

7. Is he or she aware that cats need to scratch and they will need appropriate surfaces such as scratching pads and posts to avoid having them scratch furniture or curtains?

8. Do you know if your friend’s landlord allows pets? Will everyone in the household be as happy to receive a new cat or kitten?

9. Are there other pets in the home? Will the current pets be pleased with a new addition?

10. Does this person understand the financial responsibility of caring for a cat or kitten? (cost of food, vet visits, toys, etc.)

11. Are there children in the household? How old are they? Consider that a rambunctious kitten may not be a suitable pet for an infant or toddler.

12. Is the cat or kitten a gift for a child? Getting a pet to teach a child responsibility is not a good idea, as the animal may be harmed if the child fails to take care of it.

All information found at www.aspca.com

6shellywelly546
Aug 14, 2006, 10:04 am

Hey, cool topic! Wish I could adopt from them-but I don't have the resources.

7ekirkham24
Jan 29, 2009, 11:04 am

adopt older dogs!