We will first look over your application and decide if you are a good fit for the dog in question. If we feel that dog is not right for you but have another we would recommend, we will reach out to you. If an application is missing ANY information, or if we feel anything indicated on the application does not align with the care we want our dogs to have, you will be denied.
The next step will be to reach out to your references. Please give them a heads up! You must call your vet and giving them permission to release information about current and past pets in your home to Rosebud Rescue and our volunteers. We will inquire with your vet about the care of current and past animals in your home and their vaccination status, spay/neuter status, monthly preventatives, etc. If renting, we must get confirmation from your landlord that you are able to adopt a dog. Please understand that reaching out to your references is time consuming, and we will only call once. If we are unable to get sufficient information from the references provided in a timely manner, we will not be able to approve your application.
Once fully approved, a representative will get in touch with you to schedule a meet and greet. The first meet and greet will be with human family members at our rescue or the dogs foster home. If there are other pets in your home we will do a slow and proper introduction at the home check.
Our adoption process is slow, well thought out, and in the best interest of our dogs and their adopters. In an effort to not rush things, we place a pending adoption status on our dogs after a meet and greet is scheduled. After the initial meet and greet, you will have 1 week to follow up with us on your decision before the dog is made available for adoption.
Adoption steps
- Submit Application
Please see the "Adopt" page on our website or the adoption application.
- Meet the Pet
The initial meet and greet is with human family members only.
- Home Check
Meet and greets with existing pets in the household will be done at this time.
- Take the Pet Home
We offer a foster-to-adopt program for up to 2 weeks if you are on the fence and would like a "trial run" with your hopeful new dog!
- Sign Adoption Contract
Please note, the adoption fee is due at the time the adoption contract is signed.
- Pay Fee
Paid via cash, check, PayPal, or Venmo. Please be advised that the adoption fee goes towards the care of other dogs and is non-refundable.