Rescued Animals

All animals available for adoption or foster from RARE were rescued from rural animal shelters or situations of abuse, neglect or natural disasters. RARE's mission is primarily focused on rural communities with often high rates of euthanasia in animal shelters.

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Adoption Fees

Adoption fees help to provide the rescue, vetting and care. They also help to cover heartworm treatments and other treatable ailments that many animals need in order to be available for adoption. Because adoption fees vary by animal, please check each animal profile for their specific fee.

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Rural Animal Rescue Effort is a non-profit with no government funding. Because of this, RARE relies on adoption fees and donations.

 

Responsible Pet Parenting

Understand that adopting an animal is a lifetime commitment to that animal and there will be veterinary expenses throughout their life. For instance, annual checkups, preventative care, and emergencies can often cost several hundreds, if not thousands of dollars (especially without pet insurance). Additionally, there will be expenses such as pet food, leash, collar, toys, and other items.

 

Refunds of Adoption Fees

Refunds of adoption fees are granted as long as the animal is returned within the 30 day trial period. In the event that an adoptable animal is returned, there are two options. Firstly, you have the option of meeting and starting a trial with a different animal. Secondly, In the event of a return, the adoption fee will be either considered a donation, transferred to another adoptable or half of the adoption fee is refunded upon request. See contract for details when adoption fees differ (such as puppies versus adult dogs). 

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