Adoption

Bring home the underdog.

Adoption is a match, not a transaction. The process protects the dog and sets your family up for a lasting placement.

Find your match / change a life03 / real moments
A smiling rescue dog posing closely with a Because of Bubbles rescuer
A rescue dog sharing an affectionate moment with a caregiver
A rescue puppy relaxing on a person's lap

How it works

Seven steps to forever.

The current adoption fee is $390 and helps cover veterinary care, preventative medication, vaccinations, and the treatment each dog needs before adoption.

  1. Submit the application

    Tell us about your home, experience, lifestyle, and the dog you are interested in.

  2. Phone interview

    The rescue talks through the application and learns more about the potential match.

  3. Home check

    An in-person visit is used when possible, with a virtual option for an out-of-state home.

  4. Meet and greet

    You meet the dog and see whether the connection feels right for everyone.

  5. Veterinarian check

    The rescue verifies the care history of current or previous pets.

  6. 10–14 day trial

    The dog settles in while both sides make sure the placement works.

  7. Make it official

    Once the trial is successful, the adoption is finalized.

Inside the rescue // unfiltered

This is what a second chance can become.

Two rescue dogs settled together on a couch
A puppy giving a foster caregiver a kiss
A volunteer holding a young rescue dog
A smiling rescue dog ready to meet a family
A young rescue puppy looking for a lasting home

Rescue intake // online form

Start the application.

Complete the live application below. It submits directly to the rescue team.

Goes directly to the rescue crew