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Adoption Procedures

adoption procedures

WELCOME, Let’s get started!

Learn about our Adoption Process,

Requirements, and More!

Ready? Read our FAQ and Apply Now!

adoption process

Fall in love with a dog on our Instagram, Patreon, Adoptable Dogs page, or live stream event.

Submit online application with all the reasons you’d make a great dog owner

Virtual interview and home tour

Pre-Approval

Virtual or In-person Meet and Greet

Finalize Adoption

Prep your house for your new pet

Take your new pet home

Connect with our Alumni Network

If you are in the NYC-metro area and able to attend an Adoption event, it is a great way to meet the dogs and learn about our rescue in person!

Attend an in-person event to meet the dogs

Ready to Adopt that day?

Submit an application.
(Skip this step if you are already pre-approved)

Submit an online application.

In-Person Interview

Virtual Interview

Finalize Adoption

Take your new pet home

Connect with our Alumni Network.

ADOPTION EVENTS

If you are in the NYC-metro area and able to attend an Adoption Event, it is a great way to meet the dogs and learn about our rescue in person! Our dogs are unique, as is our process for helping them acclimate to their forever homes. Click here for our upcoming Adoption Events!

If applying to adopt from out of state, applicants selected to move forward will have the opportunity to virtually meet the dog. 

check out our happy adopted dogs:

adoption

requirements

You must be 24 years and older to adopt.


On a case-by-case basis, we accept applications from residents living within a 150-mile radius of NYC (unless otherwise noted) EXCLUDING Rhode Island and New Hampshire.


We also accept applications on a case-by-case basis from residents living in the following cities:

– Boston, MA (or within 30 minutes driving distance)

– Baltimore, MD (city limits only)

– Washington D.C. (city limits only)

– Los Angeles, CA (or within 90 minutes driving distance)

– San Francisco, CA (case by case basis)


Adopters will need to pick up the dog at the locations below.

– Astoria, Queens or NYC Adoption Events: Adopters within 150-miles of NYC, Adopters in Baltimore, MD, and Adopters in Washington D.C. will pick up the dog here.

– Quarantine Facility in MA: MA adopters will pick up the dog here.

– Los Angeles, CA: LA adopters will pick up the dog in a designated location in LA.

– San Francisco, CA: SF adopters will pick up the dog in a designated location in SF.

  • You must be 24 years and older to adopt

  • On a case-by-case basis, we accept applications from residents living within 30-minutes driving distance from:
  • New York City
  •   Westchester County, NY
  •   Dutchess County, NY
  •   Bloomfield, NJ
  •   Union City, NJ
  •   Philadelphia, PA
  •   Orwigsburg, PA
  •   New Fairfield, CT
  •   Boston, MA
  • On a case-by-case basis, we accept applications from residents living within the city limits of Baltimore, MD and Washington D.C.

    • The adopter must pick up the dog at our office in Queens, New York or at one of the adoption events. Massachusetts Adopters may pick up the dog at a designated location in Massachusetts.

    Breakdown of adoption feeS

    BREAKDOWN OF

    ADOPTION FEE

    Please note our adoption fees are typically higher than domestic or local shelters/rescues because we are an international dog rescue group. To learn more, visit our Adoption FAQ.

    Our International Rescue Costs Per Dog!


    All dogs are fully vaccinated and microchipped. Prior to finalizing any adoption, all dogs will be spayed/neutered as well. Adoption fees are non-refundable.

    EAST COAST – BASE FEE

    0 – 12 months old$675
    12 months – 7 years$600
    7+ years / Special Needs / Domestic Rescues$450

    WEST COAST – BASE FEE

    0 – 12 months old$600
    12 months – 7 years$550
    7+ years / Special Needs / Domestic Rescues$450

    additional fees

    NYC Dog License (1 year option)*$8.50
    NYC Dog License (5 year option)$42.50
    Training Fee – Dog training with one of our KK9R Approved Trainers **$450+
    Fi Series 2 – Smart Dog Collar (GPS) (Rescue Discounted Price) **$99 + tax
    MA Quarantine Fee & Health Certificate – Applicable to Massachusetts residents only$180

    *These items are required by our rescue. At a minimum, the 1-year Rabies NYC Dog License option is required by law for every dog living in NYC by the Department of Health.

    **These two fees are paid directly to the company and not KK9R. Training Fees will vary based on the trainer you are assigned. Fi Dog company gives this rescue discounted price to adopters through their rescue program. These items are required by our rescue.

    ready to adopt?

    Still have questions? See our Adoption FAQ page

    Still have questions?

    See our Adoption FAQ page

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