Adoption

• Step One: Research!  Bringing a companion animal into your family is a rewarding and enriching experience. Pets—whether dogs or cats—offer loyalty, love, and endless joy. However, adding a new pet is a significant commitment that requires careful consideration. Before adopting, we encourage you to thoroughly research pet ownership responsibilities to ensure you are fully prepared for the journey ahead.
• Step Two: Application!  The adoption application is your chance to share your story with us! We want to learn as much as possible about you, your home, and your lifestyle to help determine which pets would be the best match for your family. As a fully foster-based rescue, each of our adoptable animals lives in a temporary foster home, allowing us to understand their unique behaviors, personalities, and needs. Please note that application approval is at the sole discretion of Misfit Mutts Dog Rescue (MMDR), as we are dedicated to finding the most suitable forever homes for our pets. Applications are reviewed in the order they are received, and it may take up to five days for us to process your application. We appreciate your patience during this time, as this is the first step toward scheduling a meet-and-greet! To expedite the process, please contact your veterinarian’s office and authorize them to discuss your pets with us, as we cannot proceed without this permission.
• Step Three: Application Review!  Our primary goal is to find the best match for the animals in our care. We take the time to carefully review every application, conduct background checks, and contact your veterinarian. We will verify that your current and/or previous pets have been well cared for, including being up-to-date on vaccinations, heartworm and flea/tick preventatives, and receiving annual heartworm tests. Additionally, all pets in the household must be spayed or neutered. MMDR reserves the right to deny any applications that we determine are unfit or unsuitable for the animal.
• Step Four: Meet and Greet!  Once your application is approved, you will receive an email notification. You will have 24 hours to respond. Please note that dogs often receive multiple applications, so we encourage you to schedule a meet-and-greet within seven days of approval. During this meeting, our fosters will share insights about your potential new family member, and we welcome your questions! It’s essential that all household members and dogs attend the meet-and-greet. We understand that work schedules may complicate this, so multiple meetings can be arranged if necessary. Please be aware that we do not schedule meet-and-greets with multiple applicants simultaneously. After the meeting, you’ll have 24 hours to inform us of your decision. If you choose to pass, we will move on to the next applicant.
• Step Five: Adoption!  All of our dogs are adopted on a one-week trial basis (some may have longer trials based on their specific needs). Once you complete the meet-and-greet and decide to proceed with adoption, we will schedule a day for the trial to begin. At this time, we will collect the adoption fee and have you sign a contract to hold during the trial period. If the dog proves to be a good fit, we will finalize the adoption process. If not, the dog will return to the rescue, and we will refund your fee. We accept cash or checks for adoption fees, but please remember that the adoption fee is NON-REFUNDABLE once finalized, as it supports our rescue efforts and the care of animals within MMDR while they await adoption. Don’t forget, your relationship with MMDR doesn’t end here—we’re always available to answer questions, provide training recommendations, and we love receiving updates! Join our closed Facebook group, “Misfit Mutts Dog Rescue Pupdates,” to stay connected with our community.

• • 12 months and under – $400*
  • 13 months to 7 years – $350*
  • 8-9 years – $250*
  • Super Senior 10+ – $200* (includes senior blood panel)

*tax included in adoption fees