Adopt a Pet

Adoption Rules

• Not to give up or leave unattended the animal without previously notifying APASA, if for some reason, they can no longer care for or maintain the animal.
• To give shelter and meet the needs of the animal according to the guidelines of APASA.
• To maintain veterinary treatment for illness or injury.
• Not to use the animal for breeding.
• To sterilize the animal, if not already carried out, unless advised by the veterinary that it would be harmful to the animal.
• To ensure that the name, address and/or telephone number are properly displayed on the collar or tag of the dog for identification and to insert the Microchip, in accordance to the law.
• To notify Police and APASA if the animal is lost or disappears, if possible within the first 24 hours.
• To permit an authorized member of APASA, to visit the animal in his/her new home to check that the animal has adapted to the family, when APASA considers such a visit necessary.
• To take the animal for regular walks and not to have it chained unless it is absolutely necessary.
• To have read and to commit himself / herself to fulfil the conditions of this adoption as specified in this contract.
• The new owner has the right to bring the animal back and reclaim the money paid for the animal within 10 days after the adoption – always when the Microchip has not been issued in the new owners´ name.
• Included in the adoption fee are: 2 vaccinations for puppies and the rabies vaccination, or the annual rabies vaccination – and a blood analysis (if not already provided), the Microchip and the European passport. Also included is a free consultation with the veterinarian of APASA within the first 10 days after the date of adoption.