Adoption

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At IDOG Rescue, we have a thorough adoption process to ensure our dogs find the best possible homes. This includes an adoption application, phone interview, reference checks, and a home visit. Adoption fees range from $100 to $750 depending on the dog, and adopters are required to sign a contract that requires them to contact IDOG if they can no longer care for the dog.

We want to minimize stress for our foster dogs, so we ask that adopters consider dogs they can visit within a short time of being approved. Our dogs receive comprehensive veterinary care and are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated prior to adoption.

As we have limited resources, we only accept applications for specific dogs. While we occasionally have doodles available for adoption, we cannot guarantee specific breeds or coat colors. Our priority is finding the best fit for each dog based on their individual needs and the applicant’s lifestyle and experience.

We aim to match dogs with adopters within a reasonable distance and prefer that applicants visit the foster home before adoption. Our adoption process may take 2-4+ weeks, and we cannot guarantee immediate adoption. If you do not hear from us within 2-3 weeks of submitting your application, it is likely not being considered for that dog. However, we keep all applications on file for 3 months, and you can email us to express interest in another available IDOG without submitting a new application.

The Process

01

Discover Our Available Dogs

Our selection of adoptable dogs is constantly changing, as we have many more dogs in foster care that are waiting to be listed. Check back often to see the latest additions.

02

Submit an adoption application

In the event that you are not matched with a particular dog, we keep your application on file for up to three months. If you find another dog that interests you during that time, you can simply contact us and we will apply your previous application to the new dog.

03

We'll be in touch

After reviewing all applications, we typically respond within 2-4 weeks to inform shortlisted applicants about their status. If you are selected for our short list, we will provide you with further details on the next steps.

04

Meet and Greet

Once your adoption application is approved, the next step is to schedule a visit to the dog's foster home to meet them. If the visit goes well and the dog is a good fit for your family, you will then sign our adoption contract and pay the adoption fee to complete the process.

Adoptable Doodles

Adoption FAQ

We have a comprehensive adoption screening process that includes a detailed application, veterinary and personal reference checks and a home visit, when possible. Start by completing an adoption application here.

After we receive your application and if we feel you may be a good fit for the dog, we will get in touch with you to schedule a phone interview.

Check out our available dogs on our Petfinder page here. Please complete an adoption application for the specific dog in which you are interested.

Each dog on our available dog page is listed with his/her current state listed after the name. More information about each dog can be found in its Petfinder listing.

Yes, ALL dogs have an adoption fee that is non-negotiable and not refundable. Our fees range from $100 to $750 depending on the dog. We will require the adoption fee be paid (by check or via PayPal online) prior to or when we transfer the dog to the new family. This fee helps with the expenses related to the care of ALL the dogs in our program and is not directly tied to expenses incurred for that particular dog. Adoption fees allow IDOG to continue doing our life-saving work.

Sometimes people are disappointed in adoption outcomes, especially when many people are interested in a particular dog.  Please try not to take things personally if you are not chosen for a dog.  Our rescue coordinators consider what type of family and home environment will be most suitable for each individual dog and work hard to find the best fit. The right dog for you may be just around the corner and we deeply appreciate your interest in our rescued doodles.

Very specific preferences will limit our ability to match you.  The perfect dog for you may be the opposite gender of the one you imagined. The right dog for your family might be black, or have a scruffy coat, or be a different age than you imagined. If you overlook some dogs because of gender, color or looks, you might just miss out on some great dogs. We urge you to consider all the dogs in our program based on their listing descriptions, and not on their photos.

Sorry, but we do not adopt to homes that use an electric fence or shock training collars of any kind. These can spell disaster for rescue dogs. 

We will consider homes without a fence on a case by case basis, unless the listing specifically says that the dog requires a fence.

We do not usually ship or transport. It is expensive, it is difficult on the dogs and on our volunteers, and also does not allow the potential owners to meet the dog prior to adoption. Please only apply for a dog if you are able and willing to visit him/her in the foster home.

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