Our meet-and-greets are set up during the adoption application approval process. This allows us to coordinate with staff and fosters. Our facility is open by appointment only, so drop-in walkthroughs are not permitted except when we have scheduled Open Houses. Follow us on social media for the announcement of Open Houses, adoption events, and other opportunities to visit with adoptable dogs.
Cat and dog adoption fees vary. Our adoptions team will let you know the adoption fee for the pet you are interested in once you have applied. Some long-term residents have reduced or sponsored fees. The standard fees are outlined, along with adoption inclusion, on this page: https://finalvictoryrescue.com/adoption-fees/
All pets will have their spay/neuter surgery, microchipping, deworming, and age-appropriate vaccinations included with their adoption fee. For a detailed list of inclusions, please check this page of our website: https://finalvictoryrescue.com/adoption-fees/
Availability status changes quickly. If you are interested in an animal, please apply to get in line for adoption. If they become unavailable, our adoptions team will work with you to find a similar dog or good fit for you.
Our regular fostering program requires you to live within driving distance of our West Columbia, SC facility. This is necessary for vetting, appointments, supplies, and meet-and-greets.
No! Just let our foster coordinator know what type of living environment you have when being paired with a dog. We have many dogs who thrive in an apartment setting or do great on a leash.
Group volunteer requests can be emailed to FVARvolutneers@gmail.com. We have a 10-person limit on volunteer groups working inside the facility. All volunteers must have completed the online volunteer application and be 18 or older. Off-site group volunteering opportunities are available for larger groups, such as group Doggy Day outs and supply drives.
All volunteers must be over the age of 18. Those under 18 may volunteer with a liability waiver signed by the parent/guardian and an approved parent/guardian volunteer supervising them at all times during their volunteering time. Off-site volunteering opportunities for those under 18 including organizing supply drives or raising money and scheduling a drop off photo-op. Fostering and doggy day outs with the family are another great way for children to get involved. Please email FVARvolunteers@gmail.com to request a liability waiver.
Yes! Our wish lists include local and big box stores, including Amazon, Chewy, Walmart, Target, Lazy Creek Pet Food Center, and Modern Companion. All wish list links can be found at linktr.ee/FVAR.
There is a donation drop-box located to the left of our facility door to place supplies any day or time. For items like medications or that require refrigeration, drop offs are welcome any day 8-5 at 919 N Lucas St.
We accept almost any new or used supplies for cats + dogs, including open bags of food. Additionally, we accept linens, liquid disinfectants, office supplies, and more! If you have any questions about what we can use, please contact us.
Commonly donated items that we are unable to use include oversized comforters, pillows, sleeping bags, pillowcases, and washcloths. If you have great condition household items, decor, books, clothing, or furniture to donate, we recommend Thrifty Paws in West Columbia, who donates proceeds to local rescues.
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