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The Adoption Process

1

Submit Online Adoption Application

Applications are good for 6 months, so even if you don't know for sure which dog you want yet, you can still submit to get approved.

2

Application Processing

To process your application we:

  • Background check

  • Vet Check, if applicable

  • Landlord verification, if applicable

3

Approval and Application Status

Once your application is approved 

  • you will receive email indicating whether the dog is available.

  • If there is another applicant ahead of you, you will be placed on the dog's waiting list. 

4

Meet & Greet

A meet and greet can take place:

  • the foster's home

  • the rescue

  •  a park 

All members of the household, including pets, will need to meet the dog before an adoption can take place. In some cases, more than one meet may be necessary.

5

Home Visit

The home visit can take place at the same time as:

  • the meet and greet

  • during the adoption

  • even before the meet and greet takes place 

We are checking to see if the environment that the dog lives in will be safe and comfortable. The foster will have a checklist of items to go over with you.

6

Adoption Decision

After the meet and greet, you will decide if you want to move forward with the adoption. If the foster agrees that it would be a good fit, you will decide on an adoption date. Sometimes, the meet and greet, home check, and adoption can all take place at the same time. Each situation is different.

Ready to Apply?

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West Milwaukee, WI 53219

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