Special Adoption inquiry Form
We are so glad you’re applying to adopt one of these special pets from our shelter.
To be eligible to adopt, YOU MUST CAREFULLY READ ALL of the instructions below. Then fully complete the application form.
This special adoption application is for any “highly-adoptable” animal(s). If you are interested in being among the candidates eligible to adopt, please fill out the application form below. NOTE: If you previously filled out a general application on our website, it will not apply.
SPECIAL ADOPTION APPLICATION PROCESS – In the past when we’ve had what we refer to as “highly-adoptable” pets we’ve tried a number of different methods. We know that there will be a lot of interest, but we also know that there will only be a few special final landing spots for any “highly-adoptable” animal(s). We’ve created a special adoption page here on our website and created an online adoption application below.
As a heads-up about the application, it’s no different than any other application process that we have. Our goal here is to simply find the best possible adopters and give you the possible shelter pet experience possible. You’re going to apply here.
MINIMUM LEGACY ADOPTION FEE: $200 (Prices may vary)
Why Special Adoption Fee? Thomasville Humane employs what is called a ‘Sliding Scale’ adoption fee. That means that most pets fall within our “normal” range (from free to $200), however there are times when we will have “outlier” situations. As an example, some special needs or longer stay animals will have reduced adoption fees, or no adoption fee at all. Some pets have sponsored adoption fees, so they’re basically a “free” adoption to the public. Then, like in this circumstance, there are also certain high-demand animals that have much higher adoption fees. This is a rare occurrence, but it does happen from time-to-time. Because we anticipate that these “special” cases will be high-demand adoption animals, the lasting legacy of the adorable Yorkie puppy, who will assuredly be adopted in 5 minutes, isn’t that they spent a short amount of time in our program. It’s that they actually get to save the life of the senior Pittie who has been at the shelter for months. We use these higher fees to off-set the costs of care, stay and medical for all the animals at the shelter. Remember, Thomasville Humane is a gift-based not-for-profit, and we have to be creative from time-to-time with how we raise funds. We don’t have an overarching national organization to support us. We are a small, local shelter, and a scalable adoption fee structure helps us keep our lights on and our doors open. Ultimately, though, these are all exceptions to the rule. For 99.9% of the animals that are adopted from our shelter, the Adoption Fees at Thomasville Humane are simply the “normal” adoption fees. And if this adoption fee isn’t for you, that’s totally fine and understandable. This is an outlier situation, that’s why this page is called “Special Adoption Form”, we strongly encourage you to take a look at our regular adoption pages.