Adoption Process

1. If you are interested in adopting one of our rescues, the first step is to complete an adoption application online.  Please note the following:

• You must live in East TN.
• You must be at least 21 years old.
• Current or previous pets must be spayed/neutered, seen yearly by a vet for exams and vaccines, and be on monthly heartworm prevention
• No hidden/electric fences

2. What happens next

• We will process your application and will contact your vet and personal references
• If your application is approved, we will contact you to schedule a home visit
• For the visit we will bring the dog to your home and if all parties agree that the dog might be a good fit, we will leave the dog at your home for a 7-day trial period. We will require a completed adoption contract and the adoption fee at the beginning of this trial period
• If at the end of the 7-day trial period, you feel that the dog is not a good fit for your home, we will take the dog back, return the adoption fee, and void the adoption contract. We recognize the importance of finding a good match between our rescues and potential forever homes and would respect your decision not to proceed with the adoption.

Our standard adoption fee is $175 to put toward veterinary and other expenses.  The adoption fee will be reduced to $100 for a senior dog 9 years old and older.

NOTE REGARDING LONG DISTANCE ADOPTIONS:

Since our usual policy requires home visits, we try to adopt our dogs out to people living in East TN, but occasionally will make an exception.  However, the travel burden will be on the adopter.