Adoption Process

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So You Want To Adopt Your New Best Friend

At Spot's Last Stop Canine Rescue, we approach every adoption on a case-by-case basis and we work very hard to make sure that every dog that comes into rescue finds an adoptive family that is ideal for them. Our goal is to make the best rescue match taking into consideration the dog's background and your family's needs. Every dog is different: personality, temperament, energy, comfort with kids and other animals, medical needs and more. We take all these factors into consideration when making a furever-home match. We are very careful about the placements we make. We do our best to match the right dog with the right adoptive home because we want this to be the pet's permanent home.  We reserve the right to deny an application for any reason, but here are a few of the things that we do ask of all of our adoptive families:

If you are willing to wait for the right pup to be matched to you,
you are an ideal candidate for Spot's Last Stop Canine Rescue. As our success rate proves, these precious dogs are well worth the wait.

OUR PROCESS

1

Apply

We appreciate you wanting to bring a dog into your home. In order for us to find the right pet for you, we need you to submit an adoption application.

2

Review & Phone Interview

Once we review your application, if we determine you may be a good match for the dog, an Adoption Coordinator will contact you for a  phone interview.

3

Meet & Greet

If it is decided that the process will continue to move forward, you will be scheduled for a meet-and-greet with the dog. Please note that a meet-and-greet with a dog is not a guarantee that you will be able to adopt them.

This is a time to go to see the dog at his/her foster home, and we encourage you to bring along all family members (including resident animals).

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Final Step

The Adoption Coordinator will then take some time to discuss the potential adoption with the dog’s foster family and if they feel that it is a good fit, they will be in touch with you to discuss your thoughts.  If everyone feels it is a match, the adoption contract is finalized and we will arrange a time for you to bring your newest family member home.  If it is not a match, the Adoption Coordinator may suggest other dogs for you to meet.

FAQ

  • How long will the adoption process take? Depending on the dog and the foster’s schedule, the adoption process generally takes anywhere between 2 days – 1 week.
  • I am interested in learning more about a dog.  Who can I contact? For more information about a Spot’s Last Stop dog, please email [email protected], and a SLS volunteer will be in contact with you shortly.
  • Is the dog I am interested in still available? We try to keep our website current. If a dog is listed on our available page, then we are still accepting applications on the dog.
  • If I am the first one to apply for a dog, do I get him/her? No. We do not place dogs on a first come, first serve basis. Our main goal is to act in the best interest of each dog. We will evaluate all interested potential homes based on the needs of the particular dog, and we try our very hardest to find the best match for both our dogs and adopters. Being first doesn’t hurt, but it’s not a guarantee.
  • Do you check my references? Yes. Please let anyone you have listed on your adoption application know that you have done so, so that they are aware that they will be receiving a call from one of our Adoption Coordinators.
  • Can I bring my current dog to the meet and greet? Yes, we strongly encourage bringing your current pets, along with all of the members of your family, to the meet-and-greet.
  • Do I need a fenced yard to adopt? We prefer homes with fenced yards. While this is not necessarily a strict requirement, we firmly take it into consideration when processing applications. If you meet all of our other criteria, but don’t have a fenced yard, we will process your application to see if we may still have a match for your family. You must have a plan in place for exercise/potty needs of the adopted dog.
  • Can I adopt more than 1 dog at the same time? No, we will not adopt multiple dogs into the same household at the same time. We encourage you to bring one dog into the home at a time so both the dog and owner can establish a relationship and routines before adding another new dog.
  • Can I adopt littermates? No, littermate syndrome is determinate to everyone involved.
  • Has my new dog been spayed/neutered? All dogs over the age of 6 months will be spayed or neutered before they are adopted out. As per the adoption contract, it is required that puppies adopted must be spayed/neutered by SLS’s partner veterinarian clinics at 6 mins of age.
  • Are adoption fees negotiable? No, adoption fees are not negotiable and are to be honored as stated by Spots Last Stop. Adoption fees have been carefully calculated to help fund the rescue’s operations as well as cover vetting costs and provide support to those in our network.
  • Can I get my adoption fee back if my dog does not work out? No, we do not offer refunds for adoption fees. Adopting a dog is a serious commitment that does not come with a “return policy”. Please make sure to discuss any concerns about the dog you are looking to adopt with the Adoption Coordinator prior to finalizing adoption.
  • I have an upcoming vacation-can I adopt now and pick up later? No, we cannot hold dogs in rescue. If you plan on traveling within the next month, please do not apply until after you return. All newly adopted dogs need time to adjust to their new homes, surroundings, people, and routine. Even if you do have a dog sitter or boarding arranged, it is not in the best interest of newly adopted pets.
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