Adoption process and frequently asked questions

1. Before meeting our pets, we ask that you fill out a dog application form linked here.
2. Check your inbox/spam for instructions to complete your application. We require photos of your backyard sent to our email at adoptions@kingdomrescue.org
3. The questions on the adoption application helps us understand your needs and desires in a pet. We ask questions about your living situation, pet history, veterinarian, current pets, the type of pet you are looking for, and the way in which it will be cared for. Every pet is different and it's extremely important to us that we find the best match for you and for the dogs in our care. Please fill out the application in its entirety to be considered for a pet.
4. If we approve of your application and have no further questions, we will contact you to schedule an interview with our adoption counselor. Adoptions are not approved until an adoption contract is signed.
5. If you are approved to adopt, we will schedule a time for you to pick up your new pet!

Once you adopt a pet from us, we encourage you to keep in touch with our rescue. Please call us or email for advice if you are having any problems or have questions. Many times a small problem can be fixed before it becomes a bigger problem for your pet.  We also love to get letters, photos, and emails from people who have adopted a pet from us. You can join our Facebook Group, "Friends of Kingdom Rescue" to stay in touch with us and other rescue alumni!

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If at any point you are not able to keep your adopted pet, we ask that you please contact us immediately. As a rescue, we have committed to help our alumni live long, happy lives in stable homes. We understand that life circumstances change and we are here to help you along the way. We will help with the rehoming process. 

Puppies are $250

Dogs are $200

All of our adults dogs are spayed/neutered, rabies vaccinated, DHPP vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, heartworm tested, and on flea/tick prevention. The adoption fee covers the cost of all of these expenses incurred by our veterinary expenses. 

If a puppy is available for adoption and not spayed/neutered, we require a $50 refundable deposit to ensure the pet gets spayed/neutered at the appropriate age. We also encourage foster-to-adopt until the pet is old enough for sterilization surgery!

Majority of the time, candidates are rejected or declined because we have found the perfect home for the pet via another candidate. As a rescue, it's our top priority to find the best home for our pets and we take every effort to screen for the best candidate(s). Please understand we receive at least 10-20 applications a week and do our best at responding to every inquiry. If you are selected to be interviewed, you will receive an email from us. Always check your spam/junk folder if you have not heard back from us!

• Must be over the age of 21 years old. 
• You must live in a stable home environment and have the permission of the homeowner or landlord to adopt a pet from us. A letter from your homeowner/landlord may be required. 
• Provide an indoor home, love, and attention for the pet for the duration of its lifetime. Pets are LIFELONG commitments and we only adopt to individuals that agree to this lifelong commitment. 
• Provide an indoor area and fenced in backyard for the pet, as well as care and attention during regular hours throughout the day. 
• Provide proper and consistent veterinary care, food, water, exercise, training and kind treatment. Provide necessary training to the pet from a behavior specialist, if warranted. 
• ALL existing pets must be up to date on vaccines. spayed and neutered and on flea and HW prevention (you may be asked to provide proof).
• Ensure that all children are mature enough to manage their behavior in the home and interact appropriately with the pet.
• Have financial ability to care for the pet now and for the foreseeable future. Your income must be able to cover the cost of veterinary expenses, boarding, food, and other unexpected costs that come with owning a pet.
• Adopt the pet as a permanent lifetime family member, and be willing to make concessions in the future to accommodate and keep your pet as your lifestyle may change.
• Fill out the Adoption Application and participate in a phone and/or in-person interview
• Understand that the Adoption Application must be processed and approved (which on average takes 4-10 days, we are 100% volunteers)
• Sign a legally binding Adoption Contract and pay the Adoption Fee
• Adoption fees vary but the range is $200 for dogs and $250 for puppies.