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The material in this question and answer series is for your information only. It is not legal advice and is not designed to be used in place of legal advice. You should consult your own attorney for legal advice. The St. Joseph Legal Department provides this series to provide a general summary of procedures concerning violations of city ordinances in the City of St. Joseph, Missouri. It is issued to inform generally, not to advise of specific rights. As with any general information, the answers given here may not specifically apply to you.
The dog that I want to meet is in is in the Puppies for Parole program, how do I set up an appointment to meet them?

You can call the P4P Coordinator at 271-5333 or email her at asilvey@stjosephmo.gov to let her know which animal you are interested in. She will contact the volunteer P4P Coordinator and give them your information so that they can schedule a meet and greet.

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1. What are your adoption hours?
2. Where can I view adoptable pets?
3. Do I need an appointment to see a pet?
4. The pet that I want to meet is in foster, how do I set up an appointment to meet them?
5. The dog that I want to meet is in is in the Puppies for Parole program, how do I set up an appointment to meet them?
6. Can I place a hold on any of your adoptable pets?
7. What if I want to adopt a pet that is on stray hold?
8. I have another pet at home, can I bring them to meet the pet I am interested in adopting?
9. What do your adoption fees include?
10. What happens if I need to return the pet that I adopted?
11. What if I have questions after I get my pet home?
12. Do I need to fill out an adoption application?
13. Can I bring my adopted pet home the day I adopt it?