advertise a pet that needs a home on Petfinder.com
screen potential adopters including a home visit
require adopters spay or neuter any unaltered pets
Adoption Process
ARC is a division of Animal Protection & Education of Paton, Iowa. The following outlines the process for adopting
a pet that is being sponsored by ARC:
Fill out and submit Adoption Application to ARC. Please remember an application DOES NOT guarantee adoption. ARC can take several applications for
each pet. It is not a first come- first serve basis. Each pet has it's own personality and needs and ARC is working
to put it in the best environment for it.
Applicants will meet pet they are interested in adopting.
If applicant wishes to pursue adoption, ARC will arrange for a Home Visit. This is NOT a home inspection. It
is time to for all- pet, applicants, and volunteers- to get to know each other and the environment better to
ensure this is a good fit for the pet. It is a time to educate applicants and a time for applicants to ask questions.
A home visit DOES NOT guarantee adoption.
After applicant is approved, arrangement for adoption will be made. This includes signing the ARC contract.
Typical Adoption Fees (partially based on the amount of vet work required for each animal):
Dogs $100 - $125
Cats $50
If you qualify for any governmental assistance, you may qualify for a low-cost clinic for the spay/neuter surgery.
Please remember, we do not have a shelter. This is our goal for the future. All adoptable animals are w/ owner.
If you want to place your animal up for adoption, we ask that you care for your animal during the process.
If you want to meet an animal, you need to call or email (always the fastest option) to schedule a visit with a volunteer.
Publicize Carroll community homeless animals available for adoption on Petfinder.com and local media outlets.
Implement ID chip placement in adopted animals.
Fund extended stays and additional medical
care for animals if needed.
Provide Adoption Information Packets.
Volunteer to work with animals up for adoption
on basic obedience and provide exercise.
Establish a network of temporary homes for animals that are awaiting adoption
and/or need training or rehabilitation
