Congratulations on finding a perfect match for one of your shelter pets! This guide will walk you through PawPlacer's adoption process, ensuring both you and your adopter have a smooth and rewarding experience.
Before You Begin
Take a moment to ensure you've set up your adoption preferences in account settings:
- Adoption fees
- Accepted payment methods
- Suggested donation amounts
Starting the Adoption
First, head to the Adopt page from your sidebar and locate your adopter. Can't find them? Double-check the Adopters page to make sure they have a pet assigned to them - this is required for them to appear in the adoption flow.
You have two convenient ways to proceed:
- Continue directly on your current device
- Let the adopter complete the process on their own device by scanning a QR code
If you choose the QR code option, the adopter will pick up from the terms and conditions step. Just be sure to keep the window open during the transition.
Walking Through the Process
1. Terms & Conditions
Take time to review your shelter's adoption terms with the adopter. This important step ensures they understand both their responsibilities and your shelter's policies. While PawPlacer provides a template, you can customize these terms to match your specific requirements.
2. Optional Donations
After agreeing to terms, adopters have the opportunity to support your shelter with an additional donation. They can choose from preset amounts or specify their own contribution. Remember, you can adjust these suggested amounts in your account settings.
3. Processing Payment
Time to handle the adoption fee! PawPlacer offers multiple payment options for your convenience:
- Credit card
- PayPal
- Venmo
- CashApp
- Bitcoin
- Zelle
- And more
We'll generate a QR code for the adopter to complete their payment securely. Rest assured that no credit card details are stored, and while PawPlacer doesn't take any fees, some payment providers may have their own transaction charges.
4. Finalizing the Adoption
Once payment is confirmed, you're ready to complete the adoption! This is a great time to share any final documentation or special care instructions for their new pet.
Tracking the Adoption
After completion, you'll see the adoption reflected across PawPlacer:
- Adoptions Page: Review completed adoptions and add any additional notes
- Adopter Profile: Their profile automatically updates to show their new pet
- Adopters Table: You'll see adopted pets listed with their new families
- Pets Page: The pet's status updates to adopted, and you can view the full adoption details by clicking the history icon
Congratulations on completing another successful adoption! Each one represents a new beginning for both the pet and their family.