Persons living more than one hour away from Urbana, Illinios are welcome to adopt, but they must be prepared to provide their own transportation to visit the dog and pick up the dog. In place of a required home visit, applicants must provide at least one letter of recommendation from a pet professional (ie: veterinarian, animal trainer, or local humane organization) on letterhead. If you have other pets, copies of vaccinations and proof of spay/neuter is required prior to adoption. If you have children and/or other dogs, it is recommended that you bring the whole family to the appointment. In the case of other dogs, prior arrangements for a neutral meeting place will be made.

If you do not live in the Urbana, Illinois area, you will be required to provide:

• a letter of recommendation from your veterinarian on letterhead
          or
• a written evaluation from a local rescue/animal welfare organization.

 

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