Rescue Volunteer Adoptions

Rescue Volunteer Adoptions is a group of volunteer dog lovers whose mission is to rescue, provide sanctuary, and ultimately to re-home abandoned, stray and neglected dogs. Whenever possible we also assist dogs who, because of extenuating circumstances, are unable to remain in their homes with their owners.

The first step in the adoption procedure is to complete an adoption application. This does not obligate you to adopt. You can either submit an online application or you can e-mail and request one. Please make sure you fill in the application completely. We are unable to process incomplete applications. After you submit your application please allow 2-3 days for a volunteer to review your application. During this time your vet reference will be checked and a volunteer with determine if it is the best match for you and the animal. Applications are not approved on a first come, first serve basis. We match up the best home for the animal, so even if the pet has other applications, this does not meet he/she will be adopted to that home. Upon approval of your application a volunteer with contact you to set up a time for you to meet the animal or animals your interested in, if you are a local adopter. Pets are shown on an appointment basis. Our animals are kept in a foster type situation and not in a shelter. Since these are private homes, this makes it easier on everyone. We do a lot of out of state adoptions, please refer to the information below if you are out of state and will need shipping info. Adoption Fees Each dog or puppy in our care has an adoption fee. This can range between $50 and $200, but varies from pet to pet. It includes, but is not limited to the following. ***Basic vaccinations: Adult 8 in 1 Booster for dogs that come in at 6 months of age or older. Age appropriate puppy shots while in our care., ***De-worming of your new dog or puppies (this is given several times) ***Heartworm test if the dog is of age. ***Frontline or Adams for flea and tick treatment and prevention. ***Heart guard for Heart worm prevention during the entire time the animal is at our facility. (age appropriate) ***Spaying or Neutering of the dog if the puppy/dog is old enough to be altered before leaving (over 6 months). Every animal we adopt out MUST be altered and you must sign a contract to this effect. ***State required rabies vaccination administered by our veterinarian. (Age appropriate) A lot of times our adoption fees do not even begin to cover what we put into the care and vet work of each animal. We are a privately run rescue and do everything out of pocket. This includes food, medical and basic day to day care of these animals. Thanks for wanting to save a life!! Out of State Adoptions and Shipping Info So you are out of state and have found a puppy or dog you know you would love to bring home. We use Delta Pets First to fly our new puppies home. Sometimes when no Delta Flights are available, we fly American. We do all the flight scheduling and make all arrangements. We ask that you give us the times/days you can generally pick up on and a list of local airport. Weekends are hard to book, but can be possible. We do not drug our puppies for the trip and have never had a problem with one of them not arriving safely. (although sometimes they do arrive a little messy) We recommend bringing a towel with you when you pick them up. Travel Expenses We charge 50.00 for taking your new pet to the airport, and for the time we spend buying the crate, bedding, food and water dish, and preparing your pet for travel. We also have to take your dog or cat to the veterinarian for an additional vet check, to get a health certificate, which is required by all airlines. Each of us are volunteers and we charge this additional fee to help recoup some of our expenses for gas and travel time (the airport is about one hour each way) and we generally spend an hour on each puppy/dog going out there. Crate for Shipping Your new puppy/dog will need an airline safe crate for travel. The cost of the crate depends on what size he/she requires. Small Crate - $45 Medium Crate - $65 Large Crate - $85 We line the bottom of the crate with blankets or towels for comfort and in case there is an accident and we provide a safe toy for the trip to make it easier (unless two puppies are flying together). This crate is yours to keep Health Certificate Your new friend will require a Health Certificate for travel. He/she will be taken to our Vet and given an exam. He generally checks the dog/puppy over and looks at eyes, ears, and hips. He listens to their heart and lungs. This is just part of the exam. The cost for this is $50. You will receive the health certificate with your new puppy/dog and it will have the vet's info who completed the exam. Shipping Costs You are responsible for the cost of shipping. You pay for this when you pick them up at the airport (Usually around $175 depending for most puppies/small dogs). However, if your new baby must fly American, the cost of the flight must be paid up front. Payment Information The adoption fee, health certificate, crate costs and travel expenses are due before the puppy is sent home. We accept Paypal or you can send a money order via USPS, UPS or Fed Ex. Please contact us if you have any questions.