-The animal must be spayed/neutered prior to going to his/her new home. -Applicants must be at least 18 years old. -Applicants for dog adoptions should have a yard that is fenced on all sides or a fenced kennel area. Dogs that do not have access to a fenced-in area are much harder to housebreak and are more likely to escape, roam and become a neighborhood nuisance. Some dogs may require a fence of a certain type and height. -If applicants have a dog at home, they are encouraged to bring their dog to the shelter to meet the new pet before the adoption will be approved. We want to make sure that your dog is happy with your selection and that the transition for both dogs will be relatively smooth.  Make sure your pets are fully vaccinated before visiting the shelter! -Applicants are required to come to the shelter to meet the animal.  We do not adopt out of state without the person traveling to the shelter first.  We do not ship animals. -In making decisions about the placement of shelter animals, we are thinking not only of their welfare but also of the well-being of the families who wish to adopt from us. We focus on making a good match between pets and owners, not simply making a sale. We hope that you appreciate our efforts to provide quality care to the thousands of unwanted animals that find their way to the West Valley Humane Society each year and that we can count on your support. WVHS does have the right to refuse an adoption if it does not seem to be a good fit.