{"id":448,"date":"2025-04-12T15:43:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-12T15:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rescuemetucson.org\/?page_id=448"},"modified":"2026-07-18T14:48:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T14:48:26","slug":"adopt","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rescuemetucson.org\/index.php\/adopt\/","title":{"rendered":"Adopt"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-ecca7e67535fefbafd1cb86178b7d309 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>RMT Adoption Policy&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you for your interest in adopting from Rescue Me Tucson, an all-volunteer-run organization working with multiple non-profit agencies.&nbsp; Our current list of adoptable animals can be found at our Facebook Albums( <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/media\/set\/?set=a.1781963535323173&amp;type=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Adoptable Cats<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong> &amp; <\/strong><em><a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/media\/set\/?set=a.1781948998657960&amp;type=3&amp;mibextid=ncKXMA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Adoptable<\/strong><\/a><\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/media\/set\/?set=a.1781948998657960&amp;type=3&amp;mibextid=ncKXMA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em><strong> Dogs<\/strong><\/em><\/a> ).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d9dd52a427bd57a722ebedf64beef2e2 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>We&nbsp;reserve the right to make the best adoption match based on the animal\u2019s needs, breed and age.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1f7f022d190af66bcea779b7716ac7e1 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>&nbsp;Please understand that we are seeking permanent, compatible homes for animals who have lost their homes and security at least once.<\/em><\/strong>   <strong>We are an all-volunteer managed organization.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6941888d62b5adca4e40ad7a3c17a2c1 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Please read the following information in order to help us better assist you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1572df9e996aaac3c489cb18ef53ba73\">We are&nbsp;<strong><em>not<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;a same-day adoption agency. If coming from out of town, please read the policy carefully. \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-46785407ef942594c7fab13b0d62e043\"><strong>Please text or call 520-261-1616 with any questions and to verify if the animal is still available<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-66110b0aaf74ae162a1cc93f99d1c0d2\">Applications are completed online and usually reviewed\u00a0<strong>within 5 business days<\/strong>\u00a0with the Rescue who owns the animal. During kitten season and the holidays the review time may be longer. A joint decision is made regarding the best placement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-55410ed02c262aa6ffd89060ec4d0b20\"><strong><em>This is an \u201cadoption\u201d not a \u201csale\u201d, RMT and our partners reserves the right to refuse any adoption based on the best interest of the animal.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e3db86a26f4b2e9c1d47d89b8a901b6e\"><strong>Once you submit the RMT application, you will receive confirmation of submission<\/strong>. &nbsp;Please be patient, repeated phone calls or texts inquiring about the application status slow the process down.&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Due to the volume of applications received,&nbsp;not all Applications will receive a response.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b71e75f1a430a22f04c36940bfb19d3d\">Adopters&nbsp;<strong>must&nbsp;be<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>at least 21 years old.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-09e5ebbe2b984877472e3aa4fd787647\"><strong><u>All adults<\/u><\/strong>&nbsp;involved in the adoption and care of the animal are required to meet the animal and agree to the adoption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-78e1352bedb31637f649d5f7ace74297\"><strong>A Facetime Home Visit<\/strong>&nbsp;is required for some agencies after an application is initially conditionally approved. The purpose of the visit is to check for safety.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b4b797cbd106453707476845137aee26\">Appointments are preferred to meet our animals. Walk-in visitors are welcome but may have to wait for assistance due to limited staffing.&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4aa7c86d9ea17818fa2cfe08db942e2d\"><strong>4 PM is the last meet and greet of the day.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-399538687dc4120be9f4f73549935b7b\">Appointments are&nbsp;<strong><u>required<\/u><\/strong>&nbsp;for meet and greets with dogs already in the household.&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9b1b6dab9146e5473de09ea480c7b257\"><strong>Due to safety concerns,&nbsp;&nbsp;<em><u>NO<\/u><\/em><\/strong><em><u>&nbsp;retractable leashes<\/u>&nbsp;are allowed for dog meet and greets<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fd07a266192ed4e3b3568342ac7f2e49\">For appointments,<strong>&nbsp;please text or call 520-261-1616.&nbsp;&nbsp;Allow up to 24 hours for a response.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b37accc913ae85f62d68ef27ca4453a4\">We&nbsp;<strong>do not<\/strong>&nbsp;facilitate introductions between cats and dogs, or between multiple cats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are unable to access the internet to fill out an application, please secure trusted assistance.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6890d4983641119d17b38d77e891eb3e wp-block-paragraph\">     <em><strong>Before submitting the application below insure you know the correct name of the rescue the anima<\/strong><\/em><strong><em>l is from so you submit the correct application.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Shelter\/Rescue Name<\/th><th><strong>Use the Following Applica<\/strong>tion Link<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong><em>Happy Tails TNR<\/em><br><em>Pima Paws for Life<\/em><br><em>Rescue Me Tucson<\/em><br><em>Whiskers &#8216;n Wishes<\/em><br>Valley Humane Society<\/strong><br><\/td><td><strong style=\"white-space: normal;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/na3.documents.adobe.com\/public\/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhBe8jL4HA6Y9uYTCEO1PA2rAqsVKeqJHSCNCVNOuIiFQdiWw9NeSAGFo6bC4HVQwUU*\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RMT_Adoption_Application<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em><strong>HARTT<\/strong><\/em><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/azhartt.org\/programs-services\/adopt\/\"><strong>ADOPT a Pet! | HARTT<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Note: <strong>Due to the volume of applications received,&nbsp;not all Applications will receive a response.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RMT Adoption Policy&nbsp; Thank you for your interest in adopting from Rescue Me Tucson, an all-volunteer-run organization working with multiple non-profit agencies.&nbsp; Our current list of adoptable animals can be found at our Facebook Albums( Adoptable Cats &amp; Adoptable Dogs ). We&nbsp;reserve the right to make the best adoption match based on the animal\u2019s needs,<span class=\"post-excerpt-end\">&hellip;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rescuemetucson.org\/index.php\/adopt\/\" class=\"themebutton\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-448","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rescuemetucson.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/448","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rescuemetucson.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rescuemetucson.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rescuemetucson.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rescuemetucson.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=448"}],"version-history":[{"count":41,"href":"https:\/\/rescuemetucson.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/448\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":654,"href":"https:\/\/rescuemetucson.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/448\/revisions\/654"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rescuemetucson.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=448"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rescuemetucson.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=448"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rescuemetucson.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=448"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}