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Adoption Requirements and Policies

Adoption Requirements

When you adopt a pet, the Mobile SPCA requires that you:

  • provide your pet with annual veterinarian visits
  • provide your pet with a full set of vaccinations and inoculations recommended by your veterinarian and as required by law
  • provide your pet with other veterinary care as needed
  • maintain your dog in a fenced yard
  • maintain your cat inside the house
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Adoption Terms

You must meet and agree to certain terms and conditions before adopting a pet from the Mobile SPCA:

  • You must be 21 years of age or older.
  • If you live in an apartment you must have paid any additional security fees and you must be willing to pay any additional rent.
  • If this pet does not work out, you must return it to the Mobile SPCA. Vet records and tags must be returned or a $25 replacement fee will be charged.
  • Cat and kittens must be taken home in a plastic or cardboard carrier.
  • We do not adopt out dogs as guard dogs or "yard" dogs.
  • We do not release any animals to research facilities.
  • You must have the proper facilities to maintain and contain your pet before placement.
  • We do not adopt out animals as gifts. You may purchase a gift certificate*.
  • All resident pets need to have current veterinary care and be spayed or neutered.
  • We ask that you take your new pet for a veterinary check within 5 working days.
  • A vet reference, vet check and/or a home visit may be required.

 

We do accept Pet Adoption Applications from out of state with a vet reference. We do not use commercial transportation for any of our animals. Any animal adopted from us by an out of state adopter must be transported by the adopter. Normal adoption and return policies apply.

Why do we ask that you fill out a Pet Adoption Application before you can see any of our pets for adoption?

Since it is our goal to make sure every pet we place goes into a home best suited for its needs and the adopter gets the pet that best fits their lifestyle we need to know a little bit about you. The information on the application helps us get to know you and understand your home environment, whether there are other pets in the home, children, etc. These are important factors to see how to best match one of our pets to your individual situation. You wouldn't want a huge active Lab puppy if your lifestyle is better suited for a calmer companion who was fine being alone indoors all days while you were at work.

The application also provides us with a history of your pets. Do you have a fenced yard? Are your pets' vaccinations current? Are they taking flea and heartworm preventative? Are they a member of your family, a companion, kept in the yard? These are all important details that help us understand more about you and what kind of pet guardian you would be for one of our adoptable animals. We want to make sure it is a "win-win" situation for both the adopter and the pet!

If you would like to complete an application for adoption, please see our Forms & Applications page.

*Recipients of adoption gift certificates must complete an application and qualify before adoption.

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620 Zeigler Circle West
Mobile, Alabama 36608
(251) 633-3531

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The Mobile SPCA has lots of wonderful cats looking for a home. If you are interested in adopting a great Mobile SPCA cat or dog, call the Mobile SPCA at (251) 633-3531 or click here. You will need to fill out an online application, so get started! Once we get your application we will review it and get back in touch with you. Please do not come by the office without an appointment!

The Mobile SPCA would like to thank WKRG News 5 and Shoe Station for sponsoring our WKRG News 5 Pet of the Week segment.

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ADOPTION LOCATION
Pinebrook Shopping Center
3980 Airport Boulevard
Open 7 days a week
(251) 343-2227

All pets adopted through the Mobile SPCA receive a free bag of Science Diet Food. Contact office for details.

620 Zeigler Circle West, Mobile, Alabama 36608 • (251) 633-3531

Tax ID Number: 63-0500374

Office Hours

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday - 9 to 5:30
Thursday - 9 to noon
Saturday - 9 to 3
Monday and Sunday - closed

Resale Shop Hours

Tuesday - 8:30 to noon
Wednesday - 10 to 2
Thursday - 8:30 to noon
Friday - 10 to 2
Saturday - 10 to 2
Sunday and Monday - closed

Adoption Center Hours

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday - 9 to 5:30
Thursday and Saturday - 9 to noon
Monday and Sunday - closed

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