Adoption Process

One of our volunteers will perform a home inspection to ensure a safe and happy environment for your new pet.

Meet your potential new best friend at a private meet and greet or at an adoption fair.

Take your dog home for a week-long Trial Adoption period (sometimes called foster-to-adopt but we do not use this term!)

✓ We provide food, crate, any medical supplies
✓ Review the handbook

*Trial Adoptions apply to all dogs over 6 months, but does not apply to puppies who are considered “straight adoptions”. Our Trial Adoption program insures a higher rate of successful adoptions because the pressure to decide in the moment is removed. 

Our Foster Mentor contacts you within a few days to check in and help with any questions or concerns.

Decide if you want to adopt the dog.

If Yes, let us know ASAP so we can arrange for your to finalize your adoption at our next adoption fair.

✓ Adoption fees are listed above.
✓ You return the crate, collar, leash and supplies, you keep the red tag
✓ We transfer all shelter and medical records to you in our online-system
✓ We transfer the dog’s microchip into your name using FoundAnimals.org
Family Photo!

If No, let us know ASAP so we can arrange for your to drop off your dog at our next adoption fair.

✓ You return the crate, collar, leash and supplies
✓ If you would like to be matched with a different dog let us know, and we can review what didn’t work out and who may be a better fit for your lifestyle

Puppies are not available for a trial period. In almost all cases applicants are pre-screened through an online application, and interview with our puppy coordinator, and invited to our a “puppypalooza” fair to meet the litter and choose/collect their puppy. We do accept in person applications at puppypalooza events as well but for faster-service we recommend you apply for available puppies online.