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We adopt dogs to residents of Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire & Maine. We can't adopt to Massachusetts residents because of their laws concerning rescue animals. All adoptions occur in Connecticut.
Homeward Bound Adoptions CT Inc.'s adoption process
1.
Submit Application
Fill out an online Application to start the adoption process.
2.
Approve Application
We will contact you via email to let you know the status of your application. Check your Spam folder if you don't hear back.
3.
Interview
A virtual or phone interview will be scheduled to discuss your application. Interviews are also done at our Adoption Events.
4.
Meet the Pet
Adoption Event is May 17-19th at the Durham Fairgrounds. Our pets are currently in CT and PA foster homes.
5.
Sign Adoption Contract
All dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated to age and micro-chipped. Adoption Fee is paid to the Rescue (typically between $400-600.)
Additional adoption info
You must CALL your vet and give them permission to speak with Homeward Bound volunteers. If you have an approved application on file with us, please email us at itsallaboutthedogs2014@gmail.com and let us know what dog you are interested in meeting.
You must CALL your vet and give them permission to speak with Homeward Bound volunteers. If you have an approved application on file with us, please email us at itsallaboutthedogs2014@gmail.com and let us know what dog you are interested in meeting.
Homeward Bound CT is a registered 501c3 non-profit organization. We help find forever homes for dogs by creating adoption events for rescues and shelters to attend and providing foster homes for dogs.
We run the Annual Chester Dog Fair (9 so far) every September! This is a fun day for the whole family - Dogs WELCOME!
We operate a Spay It Forward program which provides funds to spay and neuter Connecticut Shelter dogs.
Homeward Bound CT is a registered 501c3 non-profit organization. We help find forever homes for dogs by creating adoption events for rescues and shelters to attend and providing foster homes for dogs.
We run the Annual Chester Dog Fair (9 so far) every September! This is a fun day for the whole family - Dogs WELCOME!
We operate a Spay It Forward program which provides funds to spay and neuter Connecticut Shelter dogs.
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Support adoption and rescue. Why go to a dog breeder, cat breeder or pet store to buy a dog or buy a cat when you can adopt?
Why should you adopt?
Dog adoption and cat adoption saves lives. Adopt a dog or adopt a cat and you'll have a friend for life.
What is the difference between adopting a dog, adopting a cat, adopting a kitten or adopting a puppy versus getting dogs for sale, cats for sale, puppies for sale or kittens for sale from a dog breeder or a cat breeder?
When someone is breeding puppies or breeding kittens, they are creating new dogs and cats who need homes. Some people are interested in a very specific breed of dog, cat, puppy or kitten and they think the only way to find that specific breed is to buy a dog for sale or buy a cat for sale from a puppy breeder or a kitten breeder. Yet animal shelters are filled with dogs and cats who must find homes.
So rather than buying a dog or puppy for sale from a dog breeder or buying a cat or kitten for sale from a cat breeder, we encourage people to adopt a dog, adopt a cat, adopt a puppy or adopt a kitten at their local animal shelter, SPCA, humane society or pet rescue group.
