How to Adopt

  • 1. Submit an Adoption Questionnaire

    - Must be at least 21 years of age.

    - Must provide landlord or condo associations contact information to verify that you are allowed to have the pet you are applying for.

    - Willing to complete the interview and home check process.

    - All members of the household must be present during the home visit.

    - Be able and willing to spend the time and money necessary to provide medical treatment and proper care for your pet

    Submitting the questionnaire does not obligate the potential adopter or K-9 Lifesavers. It simply begins the process of finding the best match for our dogs and our adopters. You can use the online form or complete ad email the PDF form.

  • 2. Connect with An Adoption Coordinator

    The adoption process is almost always completed within one week from when you submit your adoption questionnaire. One of our Adoption Coordinators will connect with you after they have received your completed questionnaire. Times can vary depending on things like your location and the dog’s location.

    Our adoption process includes a phone interview, home visit, and various reference checks.

  • 3. Come Meet Your New Best Friend

    Once approved you will be eligible to meet and potentially adopt one of our dogs.

    Once the match has been made and you are ready to adopt, you will need to come to one of our adoption events held in the Metro DC area. If we don’t make a match at that time, don’t worry, we’ll continue to work with you to find your best match - without having to fill out another adoption questionnaire.

    Once you are ready to adopt, you’ll finalize your adoption by:

    - Completing the adoption contract, and 

    - Paying the adoption fee

Adoption Questionnaire

Our Adoption Fees

 

Our adoption fees are non-negotiable and are based on the age of the dog and if the dog was treated for heartworm disease. Because we receive no government funding, we rely primarily on adoption fees to support our rescue’s mission. Once everything is finalized, you’ll receive all available medical records as a part of our adoption packet.

  • Puppy (7 months and younger) – $500.00 (this includes spay/neuter at our partner vet at 6 months of age)

  • Young/Adult (8 months to 8 yrs) – $400.00

  • Golden Year (8 years or older) – $300.00

  • Heartworm Positive – $450.00 This includes treatment at one of our partner vets