Foundation For The Care Of Indigent Animals

About

The Foundation for Care of Indigent Animals (FCIA) is a small 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is staffed 100% by dedicated volunteers. FCIA was founded in 1982 by Penny Adams, who, for the following 25-plus years, tirelessly committed herself to the rescue and care of companion animals in need. FCIA takes in small adoptable dogs in need of care that would have otherwise been euthanized. Animals come to us from many sources. Some have been rescued from San Diego County shelters. Others have been abandoned or relinquished to us as the result of a family facing the loss of their home, or due to the illness or death of the primary caregiver. We provide these dogs with medical care when needed, compassionate foster homes, and plenty of love and attention. We work very hard to find devoted forever homes for our animals.

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Adoption process

All dogs are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, fecal checked, heartworm tested (if old enough), heartworm treated if positive, and most are micro-chipped prior to adoption. Several dogs have received additional medical care. Most dogs are housebroken. We do not adopt dogs to homes that have other un-altered pets. Nor do we place dogs in homes with unfenced swimming pools. The dog is placed in the home that would be most suitable for the dog. We ask potential adopters to fill out the FCIA Adoption Application. If a match is made, adopters will be asked to sign a contract stating that they will provide all necessary care for the animal. 1. The standard adoption donation is $175.00 to $250.00. This adoption donation helps us pay for care that was provided the adopted dog as well as other foster dogs in our program. 2. We do not release animals at the adoption site. 3. A house visit by FCIA is necessary before an animal is released to a new home. 4. Each dog will go to his/her new home for a 10 day trial period. Within these 10 days, if the match does not work out, the adoptee will receive a full refund. After this 10 day period, FCIA is not required to give a refund. 5. If the adopter is unable to provide the necessary care, the animal must be returned to FCIA.

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