Our Adoption Process
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Submit an Online Adoption Application
Complete your adoption application online via our website. Be sure to fill in all required information, including your veterinarian information, landlord, etc. If you do not currently have a vet, please indicate the vet you intend to use for your new dog. When all questions are answered, click ‘submit’ to send to our Adoption Committee. Please note, the minimum age to adopt is 25 years of age. |
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Complete an Initial Telephone Interview
Within 3 – 5 days after online submittal of your application a TARA'S HOUSE representative will email you to schedule and conduct your telephone interview if our Adoption Committee decides to pursue your application (a criminal background check must be clear). While we try to contact every applicant – sometimes a pet that enters our adoption program is so popular that our limited volunteer resources are simply unable to contact each and every one. We apologize in advance if this may happen.
Within 3 – 5 days after online submittal of your application a TARA'S HOUSE representative will email you to schedule and conduct your telephone interview if our Adoption Committee decides to pursue your application (a criminal background check must be clear). While we try to contact every applicant – sometimes a pet that enters our adoption program is so popular that our limited volunteer resources are simply unable to contact each and every one. We apologize in advance if this may happen.
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Reference Check
If we determine to proceed with your application after the initial interview, a TARA'S HOUSE representative will call all references, including your vet and landlord (if applicable). Complete a Home Visit
If TARA'S HOUSE finds all references give positive feedback and every other requirement has been met, one of our Adoption Committee members may contact you to arrange a brief home visit. We will ask you to demonstrate a day in the life of your potential adopted dog and evaluate the environment and conditions for the dog. If you have a glowing vet reference or otherwise demonstrate in the phone interview to be very dog experienced, we may waive the home visit. |
Have Any Questions?
It's ok if you are not ready to fill out an adoption application. We are happy to answer any questions about our rescue organization and the dogs we currently have up for adoption. Send us a quick note below and someone from our rescue will be in touch shortly! You can also visit our Adoption FAQs Page for more information about adopting.
