These people are way out of their lane.
Go to a different animal rescue outfit.
What they are saying is they do not believe in the US Constitution. So I recommend they close shop and move to Canada.
Some of the Shelters around Raleigh make you “apply” to adopt, asking ridiculous personal questions and charging exorbitant fees. I went to rural county east of Raleigh and adopted 2 kittens for $50 each. They came with vouchers for free vaccinations and sterilization when they reach that age. And if you send them proof that you had them fixed, they refund the $50. They are bboth great animals. I don’t know why anyone would deal with these officious a-holes in the city.