Adoption

Process

  • Cute dog wearing glasses with an open notebook and pen

    Complete an Application

    Give us at least 48 hours to respond.

  • A dog wearing glasses looks at a laptop on a wooden table outdoors.

    Video Meeting

    Q&A with Foster & meet the pet

  • Woman sitting on colorful stairs, holding a dog's paw. The woman is wearing a denim jacket and beanie, while the dog has a pink leash.

    In-Person Meet

    Come prepared with a leash & collar and/or crate.

  • Jack Russell Terrier holding a hundred-dollar bill in its mouth.

    Pay Fees

    Adoption Donations are paid electronically

  • Golden retriever holding envelopes in its mouth.

    Obtain Paperwork

    Create a login and download Medical Records.

  • We HELLA recommend that you submit an application FIRST

  • It is easiest for us to recommend a pet based upon your application answers.

  • Please visit the FAQs page to find any additional questions

  • Apply using the links below

    Dog Application

    Cat Application

  • Wait 48 hours for email response. If we do not contact you within 48hrs please check your contact information on the Application and email: contact@hdbnqrescue.org

  • To speed up the application process please Submit the following:

    1. photo id

    2. best contact info and times to contact you

    3. proof of pets allowed in the home*

    4. Virtual Home Check** (dogs only)

    1. Videos/pictures of living spaces and outdoor areas

    2. Zoom/facetime to show above listed areas.

    1. Rent: Lease agreement with Pet Policy

    2. Own: Deed, Mortgage Statement, Tax Statement, HOA Statement

  • (detailed info on meet and greets)

    You can check our Events Page for our Public Adoption Events or set up a virtual/in person meeting with the foster.

    Email events@hdbnqrescue.org for confirmation that the pet you are interested in is attending the event you plan on visiting. If you plan on bringing your pet home the day of the adoption even please have the above items with you if you have not already submitted them via email.

    You met the pet what next?

  • Use the link below to complete the corresponding Adoption Agreement.

    Dog Adoption Agreement

    Cat Adoption Agreement

  • All info on methods of payment can be found on our Adoption Donation page.

  • Receive 20% off your purchase and we get $20 donation to us at no cost to you!

  • Once the Application, Required Documents, Esigned Adoption Agreement, and Adoption Donation is all received you are welcome to take your pet home.

    Medical records are not disclosed until the adoption process is complete.

    If your pet is not yet spay/neutered you may “foster to adopt". We are legally not allowed to finalize an adoption until the pet is spay/neutered. You will need to Esign a Foster Agreement. It will be your responsibility to bring your foster pet to their surgery appointment. If you miss your pets surgery appointment you will need to arrange another surgery date and maybe liable to cover the cost.

    Please Note: Cats need a carrier to be transported.

Wait! I don’t want to take my pet home just yet but I do want to adopt.

Once an animal has been adopted, it’s crucial for them to transition to their forever home. Holding onto pets after they've found a new family means we can’t take in another animal that might be in immediate danger. The more foster homes we have available, the more animals we can rescue from shelters that are overcrowded and forced to euthanize due to lack of space. Each adoption not only saves one life but opens the door for us to save another.

We do however can offer you “boarding” solutions should the foster be open to this arrangement. Continued fostering after the pet has been adopted is a tax deductible donation. The requested amount per night is $40 ($10/night for each additional cat). If you would like to adopt you will need to complete the steps 1 through 7 of the adoption process. Then we can discuss the time and date of pick up. The “boarding” start date will be once the adoption process is complete to the day you pick up your new family member.

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