PLEASE NOTE: Main Line Animal Rescue adopts in our local community ONLY (please visit your local shelter if you are not in our immediate area, generally within 30 minutes of our shelter). We adopt to families with excellent vet references and if you are applying for a dog, you need to have an installed fenced yard (please do not apply if you do not have a secure traditional or professionally installed electric (see below) fenced area in which a dog can safely play without getting out). We inspect every fence and will not release a dog unless the fence is COMPLETELY secure. The Volunteers and Staff at MLAR acts as agents for each animal in our care and their comfort and safety is our primary concern. If you are over the age of 21 you may fill out the online application.

(DO NOT SUBMIT APPLICATION IF YOU HAVE NOT READ OR AGREED TO ALL OF THE BELOW CONDITIONS.)

PLEASE FILL OUT ONLY ONE APPLICATION.

1. You must fill out an application before we will consider you for adoption. Please keep in mind that any false, incomplete or withheld information will cause us to void your application or call 610-933-0606 to receive an application by fax or in the mail.
2. If you do not live in our area we will recommend that you call a shelter in your local area or visit petfinder.com. We are not able to adopt out of state.
3. If you are in our adoption area we will proceed with checking your vet references indicated on your application.
4. Someone will e-mail or call you to set up a time to come and visit the animals at the kennel. You will be meeting with a volunteer who is familiar with the dogs you have applied for. Our visits are by appointment only so please come at your appointed time to be sure the volunteer is available to work with you.
5. You will have an opportunity to meet with a volunteer who has been trained as an adoption counselor who will help you find a dog or cat that is well suited to you and your family. It’s possible that we will not have the right pet for you at this time, in which case we will recommend that you check with another shelter where you may find the perfect match. We sometimes have multiple applications on a particular animal. Applications are not on a first come first serve basis; rather, we strive to find the best possible home for each animal.
6. If we have a dog that is the right match we will come to your home and check your fence to make sure it is secure. We accept electric in-ground fence systems that have been installed by a licensed, recognized, professional installer: Invisible Fence, Pet Stop, and Astro Fence. Otherwise you must have a traditional fence which is completely secure to ensure that there is no available area where the dog can escape. We will not release a dog if you do not have a secure area for the dog to play. Please let us know if you would be willing to install a fence if you do not already have one.
7. Once your fence is approved and you have found a great match your new buddy will be going home! We ask cat adopters to bring their own secured carriers for transport home. We provide collars and leashes and an ID (which must remain on the dogs collar for at least one year) for dogs. We can not “hold” dog while families go on vacation, so please be prepared to adopt when you submit your application.
8. Please read your adoption contract carefully and sign it and return it to us immediately. You will have a copy in your adoption packet.
9. Someone will follow up with you within a week to check and make sure things are going well.
10. MLAR is very interested in the welfare of our animals so we will check in with you periodically to see how things are going. We are also happy to help you in any way at any time if you have an issue with the pet. It is our policy that any animal must be returned to MLAR if there is ever a need to give them up.

DO NOT SUBMIT APPLICATION IF YOU HAVE NOT READ OR AGREED TO ALL OF THE ABOVE CONDITIONS.