Why not take the first qualified applicant as soon as possible?
We do if the animal is ready to go, as many often are. However, if an animal is still on required holding time or awaiting its turn in the spay / neuter clinic, we will take as many as 3 applications and place the animal with the BEST qualified applicant (the applicant that best meets the needs of that particular animal), which significantly lowers the return rate.

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1. Can the shelter have animals available for adoption at Farm Fairs, Pet Expos and other events?
2. Can the shelter promote its adoption services more?
3. How do I adopt an animal?
4. How long does it take to adopt an animal?
5. What is being done to increase adoptions for cats and dogs?
6. Why do you spay / neuter all the adopted animals?
7. Why doesn't the shelter approve or disapprove of an applicant "one time" for current and future adoptions?
8. Is there a 3 application policy and why does the shelter take 3 applications?
9. What happens when my application is not picked?
10. Why not take the first qualified applicant as soon as possible?