Cats & Kittens

Some of our cats ready for adoption can be seen at PetSmart located on Citrus Park Dr., just across from the Citrus Park Mall where they are housed 7 days a week. Our volunteers are onsite for adoptions Saturday and Sunday from 12:00pm to 5:00pm and will be happy to assist you with finding the perfect feline companion. PetSmart management can assist with an adoption during other days/hours. Click here to view map of PetsMart.
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Dogs & Puppies

St. Francis dogs/puppies are living in foster homes and can be seen on BY APPOINTMENT ONLY on Saturday-Sunday at our Citrus Park PetsMart location, between the hours of 1:00pm and 5:00pm. It is, however, up to our foster families to bring the foster dogs to PetsMart based on their individual schedules. Please understand, our fosters are volunteers and not paid for the work they do in animal rescue. They have personal and professional obligations in addition to the charity work they perform for St. Francis. Foster schedules must be verified before visiting Petsmart to ensure meeting the pooch you are intersted in.

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If you are interested in adopting from St. Francis, fill out the Adoption Agreement form before you come see the animal. The agreement form will be carefully reviewed by a director. Only a director can approve or disapprove an application for adoption. We try to get applications reviewed as quickly as possible. If we have problems contacting your references, this will delay the process. Most disapprovals result either from a negative veterinary reference, a "no pets" policy by landlords, or a difference in philosophy regarding the treatment of animals. St. Francis Society is a privately owned, all volunteer organization. We have strict guidelines for adoption approval and our volunteers have the right to refuse adoption applicants based on their own judgment.

ST. FRANCIS CATS MAY NOT BE DECLAWED. (Since we occasionally have cats that were already declawed when they came to us, applicants desiring a declawed cat are encouraged to adopt these cats, rather than be disapproved.)

Once an application is approved, the adopter is notified and can arrange to pick up their new pet. There are certain items that you must have before we will release the pet. A volunteer will be happy to assist you with shopping for your new friend before leaving PetsMart. You will also receive a copy of the pets health records and a packet of information put together especially for you and the new pet by one of our volunteers.

Note: All of our animals are spay/neutered before they are adopted.

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Before you make the final decision to adopt, please take the time to consider the following questions:

Why do you want a pet?

Ask yourself this question before you decide to adopt a pet. There are many reasons why you might want a pet; however, remember that the pet may be with you for 10, 15 or even 20 years. Please be sure that you are willing to commit to caring for a pet for the long term.

Will you be a responsible pet owner?

Obey community leash and licensing laws, id tags, give your pet love, companionship, exercise, a healthy diet and regular veterinary care. All of these things make a responsible pet owner.

Is it a good time for you to adopt a pet?

If you are a student, in the military, or travel frequently, consider waiting until you settle down before adopting. If you have small children under the age of eight, you may want to wait. Children should be mature enough to be responsible pet companions.

Who will care for your pet when you go on vacation?

You will need friends or neighbors reliable enough that you can trust to care for the pet in your absense. Else, you will need money to pay for a pet sitting service or boarding.

Do you have the time to devote to a pet?

Your pets cannot be ignored just because you are tired or busy. They require food, water, exercise, love and companionship every day.

Can you afford a pet?

The costs of pet ownership can be quite high. Expenses for all the things the pet will need can add up quickly. If you are already struggling to make ends meet, you probably should not consider adopting a pet.

Can you deal with the special problems a pet can cause?

Some unfortunate, but common aspects of pet ownership include flea infestations, scratched furniture and unexpected medical emergencies.

Are you allowed to have a pet where you live?

Most especially, if you live in an apartment, there may be restrictions regarding pets. Please make it your business to know what these are before adopting a pet. If you cannot afford a pet deposit or the lease specifically says "No Pets", don't adopt.

Are your living arrangements suitable for the pet?

Choose an animal that will be comfortable in your surroundings. For instance, if you live in an apartment, don't adopt a large dog. Dogs are generally more comfortable in homes that have a fenced yard in which they can have the freedom to get the exercise they need.

Are you prepared to care for the pet for his or her entire life?

When you adopt a pet, you are making a committment to care for the animal for his or her entire lifetime.