Our Average Cost To Bring A Dog To The US

Rescue Transport
Korea is a large country so it can take hours for a pet taxi to bring dogs to the vet, boarding, and facility – $30/hour or $125 flat from Bundang to Incheon.

Flight to JFK Cost
Flight with flight volunteer – $300 (under 50 lbs) per dog. Flight via cargo (no volunteer) – $750+ (under 20 lbs) per dog.

Medical Care
This includes hospitalization, vaccines, and spay/neuter surgery – $150-$500 per dog (depending on dog’s condition).

Customs Broker Fee
Entry and paperwork approval into JFK customs clearance – $75 per dog.

Boarding in Bundang
This includes rehabilitation, recovery, training, and high-quality food – $500/month per dog.

Foster Care
Transport, food, vet expenses, and supplies while dogs are in foster care in NYC – $250/month per dog.

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• We have a robust, tight-knit community of dedicated alumni and KK9R supporters, and we hope you will be an active member!
• The team will be in touch with you regularly during the first few weeks of the adoption to ensure everyone is settling in.
• We encourage you to stay in touch as you go through the process and always welcome requests for information and guidance.

• Once you have confirmed you are able and willing to move forward, the team will send a pre-adoption letter for that specific dog that details everything you will need to prepare prior to us finalizing the adoption.
• We want to ensure you are set up for success right away, which is why we specify a customized supplies list and assign a professional trainer for each dog. We will verify you have all the necessary items prior to finalizing the adoption.
• You will be sent an adoption agreement and all relevant documentation for the dog once the pre-approval requirements have been met.
• The adoption fee will only be accepted and processed at the time of actual pickup.
• We have fixed days per week for new adopter orientations and pick ups – due to the logistics of coordinating multiple adoptions, we ask adopters to remain flexible in their schedules regarding orientation and pick up dates.
• You may be invited to either a virtual orientation midweek, or an in-person orientation at the Adoption events. All primary caretakers are required to attend the orientation.
• Please note we cannot delay pickup of the dog or delay adoptions.
• For MA adopters, per MA state law, dogs will be transported to a quarantine facility where they will stay for 48 hours and then be released upon vet approval. MA pickups will happen at the quarantine facility or at the foster’s location.

• If a match is determined, an Adoption Coordinator will be in touch to schedule a meet and greet (in-person or virtual) with the dog and its foster. All of our dogs are foster-based in order to best help them acclimate and continue with their rehabilitation.
• Fosters follow KK9R policies and guidelines for canine care, and would be able to answer your questions about the dog’s personality and habits so far. Keep in mind that the dog you see with the foster may be a different dog with you until they have time to build trust and settle into your home.
• If you are feeling 100% ready to move forward with the adoption after the meet and greet, contact us right after to confirm! Things move quickly once you do – please be prepared to bring the dog home as early as within 48 hours!

• Applicants selected to move forward will be pre-approved for either a specific dog or categories of dogs that we feel would be a good match. Pre-approval status is valid for a period of 30 days.
• If there is a particular dog you would like to meet, please reach out to applications@koreank9rescue.org right away – priority consideration for adoption is given to pre-approved applicants.
• If you are undecided about a dog, you can keep an eye on our social media and website for updates on available dogs and reach out to applications@koreank9rescue.org within 30 days to get more information or meet a dog.
• If it has been more than 30 days since pre-approval, we will require a follow-up meeting with our team.
• Please note that final decisions are still made based on the best interests of the dog and the applicant’s ability to meet adoption timeframes, regardless of pre-approved status.

• If selected for next steps, our Adoption Coordinators will contact you to set up a virtual interview. Everyone living in the home must attend the interview (including children, other relatives, and pets) because we assess the household in its entirety when considering the best fit for our dogs.
• A virtual home tour will be conducted at the end of the virtual interview, so at least one person should be at home.
• Please be as forthcoming and honest as possible during the interview! Our #1 priority is finding the right human(s) for each dog, and we can only do that if we get to know you and your current lifestyle!
• Due to the number of applications processed, you will be contacted within 48 hours only if selected for next steps.
• If you are not contacted after the initial interview, please understand that the decision was not a personal one. We make each match based on the needs of that particular dog or set of dogs at that time, and we have new dogs every week in need of forever homes that you may be the right fit for – please be patient and reach back out to applications@koreank9rescue.org if you would like to be considered for another dog. Your application is kept on file for 3 months so there is no need to resubmit a new application within that timeframe.

• You can find our Adoption Application here. Be as accurate and thorough as possible for us to build a clear profile – this is our first introduction to you as a potential adopter for our dogs!
• Include a copy of your landlord or building management’s pet approval policy to receive priority consideration. Acceptable formats are lease, rider, addendum, or email with landlord/company header. No text messages or screenshots are accepted.
• Include 3-4 photos/video of your home that shows your living room, bedrooms, entrance/hallways, and any outdoor spaces like balconies, rooftops, yards, etc. to receive priority consideration.
• Provide at least two references that are unrelated to you and are non-household members.
• If applicable, provide a vet reference.
• You will receive a copy of your application to the email address you used to apply (check junk/spam) after you hit submit. Save a copy for your records. If you notice an error after submitting your application, please email applications@koreank9rescue.org with the correction; if multiple errors, re-submit the application.
• Due to the number of applications received per week, we cannot guarantee a response to every application. You will be contacted only if you are selected for next steps in the screening process.

Your application is kept on file for 3 months, so you can pause and restart the process within that timeframe by emailing us at applications@koreank9rescue.org.