Adoption

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Adopt

As responsible members of A Dogs New Life A.C. it is our goal to successfully adopt our rescued dogs and puppies to forever families. Our responsibility is to ensure that the animal you wish to adopt is well suited for you, your home, and lifestyle. We always look for the best possible conditions for each animal. Please remember that the animals in our care have uncertain and often unknown pasts. We endeavor to do our best at age/breed/size, however, we can never be certain.

The adoption fee helps us cover costs for care and medical attention of all our dogs. All adoption fees are non-refundable.  Your adopted dog will have: vaccinations including rabies, be sterilized, treated for ticks, fleas, and de-worming, as well as any other medical need the dog may have had when rescued. Our adoption fees are as follows:

International adoption fee (including airline pet fee paid by us up front):

Puppy - $650 CAD/$580 USD

Age 1-6 - $600 CAD/$540 USD

Senior - $500 CAD/$450 USD

Special Needs - $500CAD/$450USD

Small dogs $850 CAD/$620 USD

If you would like to keep the crate they arrive in, that will be an additional $100 CAD or $75 USD

Flight bag (for in cabin sized dogs) is $30 USD or $35 CAD

Domestic adoption fee for American, Canadian or other Tourists/Residents adopting within Mexico:

Puppy $550 CAD or $480 USD | Age 1-6 years $500 CAD or $440 USD |Senior/Special Needs $400 CAD or $350 USD

Small, in cabin sized dogs (non-senior) $750 CAD or $520USD

Step 1:

First, complete our online adoption application form, found under the adoption tab.  Or click the link here: Adoption Form.  If you have difficulty with the online form please contact adogsnewlife.adoptions@gmail.com and we will email a copy of the form to you.

Step 2:

Second, an adoption coordinator will review the application and contact you as quickly as possible to discuss your application and conduct a telephone interview. Note that we do have the right to decline your application for any reason we feel will not match with the needs of our animals.

Step 3:

Third, once your application is approved we will put the prospective family in touch with the animals foster family to arrange a meeting or a visit to our shelter may be required.

Step 4:

Fourth, in every case we will require a home visit.. Please be prepared to have an ADNL volunteer visit your home.

Step 5:

Fifth, after having met the animal we will assess the situation; how the dog reacts to you and how you react to the dog. We do encourage that you take a day to think about it. We will discuss the adoption openly and fully with all members of the family. This ensures that the dog matches with your family. We will always adopt to the most suitable family.

Step 6:

Sixth and final, and if all parties are in favor of the adoption, your new family member will be delivered to you. Please be prepared for your new furry friend by purchasing food, bed, toys, and bowls before he/she comes home.

On the fence about adopting?  We have the perfect solution for you.  Consider our Foster to Adopt Program.  You fill out the required application and we pair you with a dog of your choosing.  You will foster the dog to help you evaluate if adding a dog to your family is the right thing for you at this time.

The dog will live with you and we will assist with getting everyone comfortable.  This one on one experience really helps with the decision making process.  Families ask these questions of their family.  Are my kids ready?  Do we have the time?  Are we ready for the time commitment?  Are their allergies that we might not be aware of?  Will a dog fit well into our lifestyles?  Have a read of the quick Q & A  below

FOSTER TO ADOPT

What is “foster-to-adopt”? Some of our pups we are able to offer as “foster to adopt” being that we transport the dog and give a trial period before asking for a commitment and adoption fee.

What dogs are eligible?
All of our dogs on the Adopt page under Available Dogs that are not currently in a foster home can be foster to adoption.

Why can’t I do this for any dog?
If a dog already has a foster home, we don’t want to move them around, perhaps repeatedly and unnecessarily, when stability is something they’re looking for after arriving from the shelter.   However our program for approved  foster to adopters allows for sleepovers with a few days to decided if this is a perfect match.

What are the benefits?
If there’s a dog that’s really sparked your interest, you don’t have to worry about what order your application will be submitted–you’re first in line. For our most popular pups, there can be stiff competition! The benefit for ADNL and the dogs we save is that you’d be helping us house a pup in need.

What happens after the trial period?
If there are other adoption applications for the dog, we’ll ask that you make a decision about whether you want to move forward with adopting. If the answer is “yes,” then you’ll just need to make a donation in the amount of the adoption fee and you’ll officially have a new family member.

What if the dog isn’t right for me?
That’s okay! We do count on our “foster to adopt” families to provide a short term home for our rescue dogs even if they decide not to adopt. After your foster dog gets adopted, we’re happy to keep working with you to find the right pup.

How do I sign up?
You’ll want to fill out and submit an online adoption form specifying in your application which dog(s) you’re interested in.  Please let us know you’re interesting in “foster to adopt.” on the application.