Apply to Adopt

We’re thrilled that you’re looking to add a new furry member to your family! Adopting is a big commitment, and our team is here to help you through every step of the process.

Adoption application

Our adoption application allows us to find the best possible match for a dog and their future forever family. The decision to adopt a pet is an important one that we take seriously. Please take the time to read the questions and carefully complete this application. Please include full explanations with as much information as possible - this will help us with the review of your application, expediting the timeline. Incomplete applications are subject to rejection.

Ready to adopt? Check out our available dogs and apply for a specific pup, or submit a general application so that you’re ready when the right dog comes along. Our adoption team will be in touch about next steps within a few days. In the meantime, check out some tips on preparing for your new pup!

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Ways to adopt

Our goal is to save as many dogs as we can, help them find forever families, and bring joy to their (and your!) lives. When you adopt, you become a part of that journey and mission, so we thank you for choosing to rescue!

  • Adoption Events

    Adoption Events

    Come meet our adoptable dogs at our adoption events! We host events most weekends at various locations around the city.

  • Foster-to-Adopt

    Foster-to-Adopt

    See a dog in your home before making it forever by fostering-to-adopt. FTA is a chance to see if it’s a fit before making it forever.

  • Private Process

    Private Process

    Can’t attend an adoption event? Meet 1:1 with a dog and their foster between adoption events to get to know them.

Adoption Fees

Our adoption fee ranges from $275-$550 depending on a few factors, including the age and location of the dog. Adoption fees are not negotiable and must be paid in full at the time of adoption. Below is a breakdown of how fees are determined:

Our adoption fees are used to cover the cost of caring for the dogs in our rescue. This includes their full medical care, vaccinations, deworming, flea/tick medication, spay/neuter surgery (unless underage), microchipping, transportation from shelter to foster, food, leashes and other incidentals for all of our dogs.

A table indicating adoption fees. Adult dogs and puppies (under 6 months old) are $550. Adult dogs in Texas are $275 and puppies under 6 months old in TX are $350.

Your new best friend is waiting!

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