The Adoption Process
FOCAS believes that a pet is a part of the family and strives to make the best possible match between human and pet so that it will be a happy and rewarding relationship.
Once you’ve determined that a cat or dog is the right companion for you, FOCAS will work with you throughout the adoption process. Please fill out the cat or dog adoption questionnaire and our dog or cat manager will contact you, or call us for more information – we’re happy to answer any questions.
In the meantime, below is more information about our adoption process:
Dogs
Prior to an adoption, every FOCAS dog has an initial medical exam, which includes Rabies (for dogs that are at least 4 months of age), DHPP, Bordetella and flea treatment. All dogs are spayed or neutered, microchipped and licensed (if applicable). All members of the family must meet the dog before the adoption process can take place. This includes other dogs as well. FOCAS will conduct a home interview prior to the placement of dogs only. All animals in the home must be current with vaccines and have been spayed and or neutered before the adoption can take place.
The FOCAS adoption fee is $150 for an adult dog and $200 for a puppy. The $200 puppy adoption fee includes $50 that will be refunded to the adopter when the adopter provides proof that his/her FOCAS puppy has graduated from puppy training. The adoption fee helps to pay for a portion of the medical, feeding and housing costs.
Cats
Prior to an adoption, every FOCAS cat has an initial exam, including Rabies (for cats that are at least 4 months of age), FVRCP, flea treatment, treatment for internal parasites and tested for FELV/FIV. All cats are spayed or neutered and microchipped.
The FOCAS adoption fee is $100 for adult cats and $150 for kittens (up to 6 months of age). The adoption fee helps to pay for a portion of the medical, feeding and housing costs.
FOCAS only adopts to individuals within San Diego or surrounding counties. We get to know as much as we can about pets within our program and have developed an ideal type of home in which we will place that animal. We do not adopt on a first come first served basis. A forever home is most likely to happen when we do the best we can to find lifestyles and personalities that match.