Generally Asked Questions
When considering a pet to adopt, please read the following information to make an informed decision.
Who are the people involved with your organizations?
A) Please know that all people involved with Half-Way Home Animal Rescue work full time and are volunteering their time for this organization.
Q) What is your phone number?
A) We do not have a published phone number for contacting us - email is the way we communicate as all of those involved are volunteers.
Q) Are you a "No Kill" organization?
A) Yes - We are an Foster based organization, which means we take in only those animals that we can house. All pets are received or accepted based on space. The pets we take in are from High-Kill Shelters!! We keep animals until we find them homes, no matter how long it takes.
Q) How long do you hold animals for?
A) There is no set time limit. We hold adoptable animals until we find them a home.
Q) Do you pick up stray animals?
A) No we do not offer this service. You must contact your local animal control.
Q) Do you accept donations?
A) YES! We accept donations of items such as blankets, towels, etc.. Please see our "DONATE" section for a list of our other needs. Donations are also accepted during our pet adoption weekends.
Q) Are you funded by the state/government?
A) NO! We are supported solely by the generous donations of the public. To make a contribution, please click the "Donate" section, stop by during our pet adoption weekends, or email mailto:info@hwhanimalrescue.com
Q) How long will my cat/dog be pregnant?
A) Gestation is approximately 63 days.
Q) I think my neighbor is abusing/neglecting their animal, can you help?
A) No. They need to contact a humane agent through the Humane Society. IF the offense is happening right now, you need to call 911.
Q) Do you offer rabies vaccination clinics?
A) No. Please check with The Humane Society or your local animal welfare league for shot clinics.
Q) Does my dog require a license even though he stays inside?
A) YES! All dogs over the age of 3 months are required by law to have a license.
Q) I found a baby bird, rabbit, injured wildlife etc. What do I do?
A) Please call your states Wildlife Rehabilitation Center for further instructions.
Q) Do you accept donations of opened food?
A) No. All of our animals are on a strict diet and are food of a specific nutritional need or medical need, while they are being looked after to monitor any health problems, but we do accept all unopened bags of any kind as well as canned food for our foster program.