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HART's Policies Surrender Policy HART will accept the surrender of any cat into the shelter that we are able to physically and medically assist. If HART is not able to take a cat into the shelter, our volunteers will make suggestions and referrals to surrendering owners to help them find a way to either maintain their pet(s) in their home or find a suitable, long-term home for their pet(s). HART does not turn away animals due to their owner's age, ethnicity, or financial circumstances.
Adoption Policy HART'S requirements are:
HART retains the right to refuse adoption based on falsification or omission of the required information. We also reserve the right to confiscate any animal that is being treated inhumanely or not within the guidelines of our contract. HART volunteers make every effort to make new pet owners aware of the responsibilities and costs of having and caring for their companion animals .
Euthanasia Policy All of the animals in our care are provided with the best possible medical treatment and rehabilitation. We will not euthanize any animal for reasons of age, deformity, behavior, appearance, or convenience. If an animal is euthanized, it is due to the severity of an illness or injury and the resulting lack of quality of life. We will euthanize FELV+ (leukemia positive) cats, unless the cat is asymptomatic and there is a qualified foster home available, preferably with one of our own volunteers. We will attempt to place FIV+ (feline AIDS) cats, providing they are asymptomatic. Euthanized animals are never sold and/or used for research for any reason .
Wildlife Rehabilitation HART does not rehabilitate injured or abandoned wildlife, but can provide a list of state wildlife rehabilitators in response to inquiries.
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