Featured above is Gypsy. She loves her mom and dad and snacks.
ADOPTION FAQs
What is the adoption timeline?
Once your application is filled out it goes to our adoption coordinator for review. If there are no red flags, our reference check volunteer contacts either your vet or personal references and, if applicable, your landlord or HOA.
Once those responses have been received the adoption coordinator will reach out either via email with any questions from your reference check or via phone to give you some additional information about the dog you are interested in and chat about the next steps.
Your application then gets sent to our virtual home visit volunteer schedule the home visit and the foster home to schedule the meet and greet. We do these in tandem as we offer adoption at the meet and greet as long as you are fully approved.
Our adoption process can move very quickly if everything goes well, with full approval being possible within a matter of days, so be prepared when you submit your application!
How is the paperwork processed and are adoption fees remitted?
Adoption agreements are emailed via Adobe Fill and Sign and can be signed in advance of the meeting.
Adoption fees can be remitted via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, CashApp, Stripe (credit card) or check.
what are your adoption fees and why?
We have a flat, age-based fee plus MN sales tax. These fees include the costs of spaying/neutering, vaccines, preventatives, blood work, microchips, deworming, and much more. Our average cost per dog is $800 and our average adoption fee per dog is $440.
Puppies (up to 1 year) - $650
Young Adults (1 to 5 years old) - $500
Adults (6 to 10 years old) - $400
Seniors (11+ years old) - $300
Bonded Pair - case by case basis
I WOULD LIKE TO MEET A DOG ON YOUR WEBSITE. HOW DO I SET THAT UP?
As a foster-home based rescue, all of our dogs live in personal homes primarily in the Twin Cities.
If you are serious about a dog on our website, please read about our Adoption Process, and complete an application. Upon approval, a private meet and greet may be scheduled.
While we do have foster dogs at certain Events, due to our high turn-over and the location of our foster homes we can’t say which dogs will be at which events.
Adopters are expected to to travel to the foster homes for meet and greets.
Can I adopt now and pick up later, or meet the dog in a few weeks?
No. Please do not apply if you are unable to adopt within a week or so of your application. We are unable to hold dogs or “board” adopted dogs.
HOW LONG IS MY APPLICATION VALID?
Applications are valid for 6 months. We are not currently accepting preapprovals, but if you applied for a dog that was no longer available, once your application has been processed you can email us about a dog you are interested in to restart the process.
I LIVE OUTSIDE OF YOUR RADIUS, WILL YOU CONSIDER ME?
We understand that there are loving homes everywhere, but we prefer to be nearby to properly support our adopters and alumni as needed. Please know we do not ship dogs under any circumstance. If you are within our adoption area, you will have to travel to us to meet the dog and complete the adoption. This cost would be your responsibility and will not be discounted off of the adoption fee.
why won’t you adopt to me if my current dog or cat is intact?
Working in rescue we strive to reduce the unwanted pet population. We prefer to adopt to homes that share the same values. We do understand there are certain circumstances that warrant an intact pet. If your pet is not altered for a specific reason, you may specify that for consideration in your application. However, it is our preference that all dogs and cats in the home are altered.
Are you really going to contact my veterinarian?
Yes, if you have current or recent pets our first step is going to be contacting your vet to check and see if your current or recent pet meets our vetting requirements. Dog must be current on rabies, distemper, and annual heartworm tests and preventatives and spayed or neutered. Cats must be current on rabies and distemper and spayed or neutered, even if they are indoor only. We’re going to check, so please don’t apply if your pets aren’t current, or at least note if you have an appointment scheduled.
Can you recommend a specific dog if I tell you what I want?
Unfortunately, as a small, volunteer-based rescue we don’t have the resources to provide this service. We recommend reviewing the bios on our Adoptable Dogs page to help you determine which dog sounds like a good potential fit. After you apply and are approved, we will connect you with their foster home who can give you more specific information on their day-to-day life and quirks and set up a meeting to help you determine if they are the right dog for you!
Does an invisible fence qualify as a fence?
Unfortunately, for hounds it does not. Their desire to roam and hunt may be much higher than their aversion to a shock. In addition, a newly rescued dog may not be in a place to take on learning about invisible fences in addition to their other training needs. Adoption team approval is needed for placement of dogs in homes with invisible fences.
Do I really need to keep my hound on leash, line or in a fence?
Yes.
Do I need to bring my own leash and collar when I adopt?
No. All of our dogs come with an MNBR tag, martingale collar, and a flat leash. We strongly recommend that you not change out the collar to a flat collar as martingale collars are designed so that the dog cannot back out of them. You newly adopted dog should wear their identifying information at all times and we strongly recommend two points of connection, like a slip lead and a martingale collar and a flat leash or a martingale collar and flat leash and a well-fitted harness and flat leash. Retractable leashes are strongly discouraged.
Can I adopt two dogs at once?
Unless you are adopting a pair of already bonded dogs we feel that adopting one dog at a time is best in order to give them your full attention and let them adjust to their new life.
We will not adopt two puppies from the same litter or of a similar age to one family due to littermate syndrome.