We do NOT pre-approve adoption applications, if you apply for a dog not listed, your application will be denied.

If you are interested in a dog that is not listed as available, please wait to apply until you see the animal as available. 


Where are you located?

*Buffalo C.A.R.E.S. is a foster based rescue in the Buffalo, NY area. All animals are fostered in private homes. We do have a resource center located at 2565 Elmwood Ave Kenmore Ny 14217. This location is not staffed.

Where do your animals come from?

*All of our animals come from local owner surrenders, animal shelters & local animal control. We take in urgent animals from out of state "High kill shelters" and puppy mills.

Where do you adopt to?

*We only adopt up to 1 hour away from Resource Center and up to 2 hours away for special cases.

*Sorry, we do not adopt animals to Canada.

Please note that we do not process applications for applicants living outside of New York State or outside of the United States.

Are there age restrictions for adoption?

*Applicants must be 21 years of age or older to adopt.

Please note that we do not process applications for applicants under the age of 21.

What are your adoption fees? Effective March 3,2023

DOG ADOPTION FEES 

*Adoption fees are listed on each animal’s profile on our website

*Puppies under 1 year (not including purebred puppies) $475

* All Purebred Puppies under 1 year with or without papers and select designer breeds $600

*Dogs over 1 year $425

*All Purebred dogs with or without papers and select designer breeds $500

*Special needs & senior dogs have a reduced fee listed on profile

CAT ADOPTION FEES

*Adoption fees are listed on each animal’s profile on our website

*Kittens under 1year of age $150

*Kittens over 1 year of age $100

 What Is The Adoption process?

*Submit your online adoption application - PLEASE do not forget to call your vet and give them permission to release your information to us. Failure to do so will cause a delay in processing your application.

* If you already have pets in your home, they must be up to date on their vaccinations & altered. 

* Dogs are required to be up to spayed/neutered, date on their DHPP, Rabies, heartworm testing/prevention, flea prevention and yearly wellness exams. They must also show a consistent record of care with their vet. 

*Applicants must have insurance that covers the breed of dog they are applying for, including renters.

*Cats must have received initial kitten vaccines. Cats that are allowed outdoors must be up to date on rabies and other vaccines and receive FIV and FeLV Testing.

*Once the reference & vet checks are completed and approved, we will be in contact to schedule a home visit and/or meet & greet with the animal you are interested in. All members of the family including any current pets must be present during the home visit/meet & greet.

*Based on your references, home visit and meet & greet, we will approve or deny your application to adopt or recommend a different animal who may be a better fit for your home.

*If approved, we will set up a date for you to adopt your new companion animal. If an animal is not yet spayed/neutered, we will set up your adoption for a time after they have been altered. We will not adopt out any animal until they have been spayed/neutered unless the animal is determined, by our veterinarian, unable to be spayed/neutered due to a medical condition or that it would be a danger to their well being.

*There are often  multiple applications filled out for the same animal. In these cases our decision on which applicant adopts the animal is based solely on the best situation for that animal after all home visits, meet & greets and reference checks are complete. If you are not selected to adopt one particular animal, it does not mean you can't adopt from us if your adoption application has been approved. We will work with you to find another animal in our rescue who will be the best fit for your home.

* All potential adopters must be no further than a one hour drive of Tonawanda, NY. We will consider adoptions further than one hour away for certain animals & those cases will be reviewed on an individual basis. Distance & time are calculated using zip code 14150.

* Buffalo CARES Animal Rescue reserves the right to deny any application for any reason.

* We will not process incomplete applications

* Applicants that have returned an animal to another rescue or rehomed an animal will not have their applications processed

 

How Do I Become A Volunteer/Foster?

*Fill out & submit the appropriate online application (Volunteer or Foster)

*Once your application is received, a Buffalo CARES representative will contact you

* PLEASE do not forget to call your vet and give them permission to release your information to us. Failure to do so will cause a delay in processing your application.

*All foster applicants require a home visit and any current pets must be altered & up to date on vaccines. 

*Volunteer only applicants do not require a home visit.

*Once accepted, you will be required to sign a foster contract and/or participation agreement.

* All fosters homes while with a foster animal are required to attend at least one adoption event per month with their foster animal

I Still Have Questions.

*Please email your questions to: info@buffalocares.org

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