Friends of the Shelter Foundation

STEP 1 – Find your new best friend: • Simply browse all of our available dogs online or visit one of our adoption events to find your new best friend • Review our adoption requirements below. • Complete and submit the online adoption application • Once your application has been received and reviewed, you will be contacted via email or phone. (We understand and appreciate your eagerness, please have patience – we are a 100% volunteer organization.) • Once approved the foster mom/dad of the dog you’re interested in will get in touch to arrange a private meet and greet in your home, or to meet in a neutral location. We do not meet in dog parks due to the risks. STEP 2 – Adoption Requirements: • Yard is securely fenced (adoptions to apartments or condo residents may be approved on a case-by-case basis) • Households with current pets (dogs/cats) must have a verifiable history of responsible pet ownership including vaccinations, spaying and/or neutering, and monthly preventative medications (flea, tick, heart-worm). • Special requirements apply to puppy adoption. Requirements vary depending upon the age of the puppy. • All requirements must be met before you complete the adoption application, with the exception of a provable medical exemption for spay/neuter that is provided by your Veterinarian. STEP 3 – Approval & Paperwork: • Once you’re approved and ready to adopt the foster parent of your chosen dog/puppy will get in touch to schedule your meet and greet. • Be sure to have a leash, crate, bedding and toys ready to go. • Sign an ADOPTION AGREEMENT online and a link will be emailed to you. • Pay the adoption fee on our website, Cash App or Venmo. Information will be provided in your approval email. Current Adoption Fees*: • Pet Adoption Fee’s are listed on each listing. We will also have the fee listed on the adoption agreement(s) for any pets adopted. • The Adoption Fee Donation is due on the date of adoption and is non-refundable. If you’re unsure which fee applies, feel free to ask! • Your donation helps cover the cost of vaccinations, heartworm tests and treatment, orthopedic surgeries, medications, spays or neuters, dog food & dog supplies • Friends of the Shelter Foundation spends tens of thousands annually on medical bills to ensure that every dog rescued has the best possible chance for a long, happy, healthy life with their new family