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:

1. 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.
2. Applicants will meet pet they are interested in adopting. 
3. 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.
4. 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.