Faqs
How can I adopt a pet?
GPAAS requires that all potential adopters complete a Pre-Adoption Questionnaire. They are then interviewed by an adoption counselor to determine their compatibility with the pet they wish to adopt, or to suggest types of pets that would work well for their living environment.
You can download a Pre-Adoption Questionnaire by clicking on the "Adopt" tab "Pre-Adopt Form", complete and send it to us by FAX, (313)499-1116, by USPS snail mail to GPAAS. 296 Chalfonte, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 or scan and email to gpaas@wowway.biz.
What types of pets does GPAAS have for adoption?
GPAAS places indoor, family companion pets only with appropriate temperament. These pets include dogs, cats, bunnies, guinea pigs and birds.
When are adoptions held and where?
(see Adoption Locations and Schedule)
Will I be able to take home a pet on the day of the adoption?
It depends on the pet selected. Most pets have completed their veterinary care and if approved for adoption, the pet can go home that day. Others that have not yet completed their veterinary care may or may not go home that day, depending on the circumstances.
Where do the pets for adoption come from?
GPAAS has a variety of pets, some owner relinquishments, some strays found by residents of the community, and most are unclaimed animals from our Animal Protection Facility.
What kinds of volunteer help does GPAAS need and how can I volunteer to help?
GPAAS exists on the kindness of foster home providers and always seeks those willing to foster pets. We also need assistance at our bi-monthly adoptions with set-up, adoption showings and tear-down. Other assistance includes special projects, fundraising, transporting, helping at our shelter and walking dogs.
We recommend that you visit one of our adoptions to see how we work and you can obtain a volunteer application there, or download here.
GPAAS requires that all potential adopters complete a Pre-Adoption Questionnaire. They are then interviewed by an adoption counselor to determine their compatibility with the pet they wish to adopt, or to suggest types of pets that would work well for their living environment.
You can download a Pre-Adoption Questionnaire by clicking on the "Adopt" tab "Pre-Adopt Form", complete and send it to us by FAX, (313)499-1116, by USPS snail mail to GPAAS. 296 Chalfonte, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 or scan and email to gpaas@wowway.biz.
What types of pets does GPAAS have for adoption?
GPAAS places indoor, family companion pets only with appropriate temperament. These pets include dogs, cats, bunnies, guinea pigs and birds.
When are adoptions held and where?
(see Adoption Locations and Schedule)
Will I be able to take home a pet on the day of the adoption?
It depends on the pet selected. Most pets have completed their veterinary care and if approved for adoption, the pet can go home that day. Others that have not yet completed their veterinary care may or may not go home that day, depending on the circumstances.
Where do the pets for adoption come from?
GPAAS has a variety of pets, some owner relinquishments, some strays found by residents of the community, and most are unclaimed animals from our Animal Protection Facility.
What kinds of volunteer help does GPAAS need and how can I volunteer to help?
GPAAS exists on the kindness of foster home providers and always seeks those willing to foster pets. We also need assistance at our bi-monthly adoptions with set-up, adoption showings and tear-down. Other assistance includes special projects, fundraising, transporting, helping at our shelter and walking dogs.
We recommend that you visit one of our adoptions to see how we work and you can obtain a volunteer application there, or download here.
More Faqs
- There are typically 50 to 60 pets in foster care
- More than 6,500 pets have been assisted in finding permanent homes since 1997
- GPAAS has over 150 volunteers
- Only one paid administrator in the organization
- Twice monthly adoptions held at the Services for Older Citizens (SOC) Center
- GPAAS rescues and adopts out a great variety of dogs, cats and other pets. All our animals are spayed/neutered with complete veterinary care. We utilize a home based fostering system rather than a shelter for the majority of our animals. We assist owners with placement of their pets in need of adoption.