2023 Animal Stories Magazine

Page 27 2023 Animal Stories Lincoln Daily News February 22. 2023 pet might not be a great idea. In addition, owning a pet can be costly due to various expenses such as food and veterinary care. If you have weighed everything out and decide to adopt a pet, consider contacting the Humane Society of Logan County, which has several pets available for adoption. In order to be considered for a pet adoption, there are some guidelines you must meet. For example, you must be at least 18 years of age, have valid identification with your present address, and have the knowledge and consent of all adults living in your household. If renting a home, you must provide written permission from your landlord or rental agent. If you are living with parents or other adults, you must have written permission from your parents or other adults. You also need to ensure a stable and loving environment with the financial resources to provide medical care and other proper care as needed. To provide an animal with a suitable forever home, the Humane Society has several guidelines to be agreed upon by potential adopters. As part of the agreement, adopters are asked to pay an adoption donation to help defray HSLC’s expenses for food, shelter, spaying or neutering, vaccinations and veterinary care. Adopters must also agree to obtain a proper municipal license if required under local law plus comply with local and state statutes and ordinances. Another part of the agreement regards veterinary care, which includes providing the animal with necessary vaccinations the veterinarian advises. The adopter must agree to obtain immediate veterinary care if the animal gets sick or injured, taking full financial responsibility for veterinary care. As part of the agreement for [general] care of the animal, adopters are asked to be responsible for the care for the animal for its entire lifetime. Additionally, they must agree that the animal will not be sold, given to or adopted by anyone else, and will not transfer ownership to any firm, corporation, or organization including another rescue facility or research facility. Agreeing to this care entails an understanding that the adopted animal is an indoor pet allowed full access to the home. Adopters must agree to provide the animal with fresh water, wholesome food, adequate exercise and loving attention. Continued --