Ready to find your new best friend? Here’s how our quick, foster-based adoption process works to help you bring your dog home — often the same day you apply!
Step 1: Submit your adoption application online. Immediately after submitting, you MUST text us at 623-688-1691 to confirm. You can text us anytime, day or night!
Step 2: Once we receive your text, we will review your application and perform a quick virtual home check. If needed, we may ask for additional info or photos.
*Note: We do not hold dogs. Immediate texting helps you get priority for same-day appointments for the dog you fell in love with online.
Step 3: If your application is approved, we will schedule a same-day appointment for you to visit the foster home and meet the dog — all on the very same day you apply! (Out-of-state adopters are welcome but must visit the foster home in person.) We typically have adoption appointments available between 11am and 7pm, even on holidays, even on weekends!
Step 4: At the foster home, you’ll decide if the dog is the perfect fit. If you choose to adopt (and we hope you do!), you’ll sign the adoption contract, pay the minimum donation, and bring your new furry friend home with you.
FAQ’S
What if I can’t text? Shoot us an email or send us a message on Facebook. We need you to get in contact with us so we can schedule an appointment if your app is approved. We will text you if you did not text us, but there is a chance our message goes to your spam.
How quickly will I hear back after I submit my application and text? We do our best to respond very quickly — often right after you text us. Make sure your phone is nearby in case we reach out with questions or to schedule your appointment.
What if have plans today? We are a very small, foster only based animal rescue. Because of this, we can not hold animals with multiple approved adoption applications.. If you are unable to potentially pick up your new pet the day you submit an application, please hold off on submitting an application till you are ready.
What if I miss my appointment? Please don’t do this. You aren’t going to a business location, your appointment is at someones home. They have set aside time during their busy day to meet with you so you can adopt. Be respectful and show up, on time pretty please.
Do you allow trial adoptions or “foster-to-adopt”? We do not offer formal foster-to-adopt programs, but we are happy to walk you through any questions or concerns to make sure you’re confident before adopting.
Do you adopt to out-of-state homes? Yes, we do! Out-of-state adopters are welcome, but you must come to the foster home in Goodyear or Buckeye for the meet-and-greet and pickup the day after submitting your application.