Adoption Process

Our adoption process consists of:

We screen potential adopters very carefully in order to find the best possible match for both you and our foster dogs. No Dalmatians will be placed into homes known to have intact companion animals, let their pets roam free, or have exhibited irresponsible care of current or previous pets. All adoptions are expected to be lifetime commitments so please give this a lot of thought before completing an application. We will disclose all known behaviors, health or emotional issues to interested applicants prior to adoption.

Once your references are checked, a volunteer will contact you to discuss potential matches and to schedule a home visit. The purpose of the home visit is not to inspect your housecleaning abilities! It is to see the surroundings in which our foster dogs will live, address any areas of concern and get to know you a little better.

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While Dalmatians are wonderful family pets and generally get along well with children, we generally do not adopt to families with children under the age of ten years old. Many of the Dalmatians who come to us have an unknown history with children and/or have been in abusive situations which require a quieter environment. If we have a Dalmatian in rescue whose past with children is known or who is currently in a foster home with children, we will note that in their bio. We will consider exceptions to this rule on a case by case basis depending on the experience of the family and age of the children in the household.

Our adoption fee is $200 *****Due to increasing vet costs, Effective 1/1/2010 our adoption fee will be $250.  Our adoption fee for mixed puppies will be $250 with $50 refundable upon proof of completion of obedience course.  Our adoption fee for Seniors (age 9+) will be $200

What does this fee cover?

  • Physical veterinarian exam
  • Spay/Neuter (we will not adopt out intact dogs)
  • Rabies
  • DHLPP
  • Heartworm Test and preventative medication while in foster care
  • Fecal Test and any necessary worming medication while in foster care
  • Microchip implant (for id purposes)
  • Flea preventative medication while in foster care
  • Any other treatment deemed necessary by our vet
  • Urinalysis
  • Reimbursement to the rescue for food, boarding, shelter pull fees, gas & transport expenses.

As you can see, our adoption fee covers a number of costs. Your dog will be covered for all the necessary inoculations for the first year. We will send you copies of all services your new Dal received while in rescue Once you are approved, a time will be set to complete the adoption process by signing a standard adoption contract.

We will consider adopting to families who live in states other than those we currently serve.  All of our same adoption process applies and we will help coordinate transporting the dog to his/her new home.  We just ask that the adopting family drive the last leg of the transport, usually a minimum of one hour (one way).