Adopt A Pet

The Cork Animal Care Society Adoption program endeavours to place those animals which are available for adoption in suitable homes. A corner stone of our adoption policy is to carefully try and match the owner with the animal so that a successful long term match can be made. We home check each and every home to which our rescues go and all people adopting a rescued animal from the ACS have to sign a detailed and legally binding adoption contract. We judge each adoption request on its merits and look carefully at the circumstances, environment and other factors which can influence a successful adoption. In this way the wellbeing and suitability of the adopted animal is guaranteed to the largest extent possible. By adopting a rescued animal from the ACS you are helping to save a life and provide a new future for an animal in need. Thank you.

When you decide to adopt a pet there are some important questions to ask. Adoption is a huge commitment and one that needs to be taken seriously. You should ask yourself the following: ( We have used the adoption of a dog as an example but many of these questions apply equally to cat adoption.

• Is it likely that you will still be able to look after a dog many years from now? A dog can live up to 18 years of age.
• Would my close family members like a dog to join us? All members of the family have to be dedicated to the dog.
• A dog cannot be left on its own for extended periods of time, so will someone be at home for a large proportion of each day?
• Is my home and garden suitable for a dog? Is it secure?
• Is the area I live in built up? If so, will I have complaints from my neighbours if the dog barks?
• Keeping a dog is expensive, food, vet bills, vaccinations, etc... can I afford these?
• Is a new baby expected in the home? If so wouldn't it be better to wait until the baby is older before committing to a dog?
• Is any member of my family asthmatic or allergic to dogs?
• Dogs need exercise, do I have the time and energy to commit to walking my dog at least once a day?
• Remember, they don't watch TV, don't go for a pint, don't read a book or a paper, it's YOU THEY WANT AND NEED !

It is important to remember that a Pet is for life, everyday we get calls from people wanting to re-home their pets, simply because they did not think it through before they decided to adopt a pet. Please don't let this happen to you, with planning and carefull thought you will have true friend for life.

Choose to browse either cats or dogs: Click the links below.