THE DETAILS
We have no fixed tariff for adoption, but we need a financial contribution to cover the costs incurred in preparing an animal for adoption. This is a minimum of 150 euros (cat) and 250 euros (dog). Please pay by credit or debit card via our HelloAsso link. If this is not possible then a bank transfer or cheque is acceptable. We cannot accept cash for adoptions. Where appropriate, the animal will be microchipped, vaccinated and sterilised. We do not do FIV checks, these cost about 25 euros and kits can be found online even cheaper. Dogs adopted under the Phoenix Pensioners Plan (PPP) qualify for a vet. grant of up to 700 euros towards their care if required.
Where do I go?
Expect to visit the animal in its foster home and to answer questions about yourself. These questions are not intended to be intrusive but we need to avoid a mismatch! If your pet is not yet neutered you will be expected to accept responsibility for that with your vet. You complete and sign re-homing forms and then leave with your new friend, their vaccination book/Passport and in the case of a dog, a collar. If adopting a dog, we strongly advise you bring a lead and a dog-tag, engraved with your phone number, ready to attach to the collar. We pride ourselves on a very high rate of adoption success.
When do I become the legal owner?
The I-CAD microchip document of ownership will be transferred to you within 28 days of the adoption, at the request of the new owner.
What if the adoption doesn’t work out?
If the adoption fails within 28 days, the animal can be returned on the condition that suitable foster space is available. If you wish, the adoption contribution will be reimbursed in full. After 28 days, Phoenix will have no obligation to take the animal back, nor to return the adoption contribution.
We take many vulnerable animals into our care from Bergerac or Perigueux (Marsac) SPA. Please visit their websites. We can assist with any adoption. by providing an English speaking person to accompany you to the site. For Bergerac SPA please contact Sue Rees, on rees.sue@gmail.com or Kevin King on 06 30 78 33 96, kking9914@gmail.com . For Marsac SPA please contact Gillian LeSolleu at lesolleu@hotmail.com or 06 21 59 16 72 Please quote the dog’s name and SPA reference number. Dogs adopted from the SPAs will be chipped and fully vaccinated before adoption.