If you are ready to adopt and see a dog that you are interested in:

• Fill out the application thoroughly!
  •  (Applications with a lot of blanks will not be considered.)

• We review every application for each dog and will contact you IF your application is selected to move forward in the vetting process. 
  •  (Please note that we are a small rescue, and it takes time to go through all the emails and check applications.)

• If you are the right fit, we will schedule a meet and greet.
  •  (All meet and greets take place in the Atlanta metro only.)

It can take time to get through the process.  

You are NOT obligated to adopt until we have gone through the meet and greet and you decide to commit to THAT dog.  

We do not hold dogs if they have multiple great applicants.  

We will consider potential adopters outside of the Atlanta metro and in the surrounding states depending on the dog.

While each dog needs the stability of a committed forever home, we go on a case-by-case basis for each pet and potential adopter.  Some dogs may require a fenced yard because of certain behaviors such as they are not confident on a leash or are a flight risk.  Please trust that we understand the needs of each dog and will choose the right applicant based on the dog’s needs.

The adoption fee varies based on the dog.  The adoption fee is meant to help cover medical, dental, and basic care needs of the dog while they were waiting for their perfect match.  Some dogs are considered “Legacy Dogs” because a portion of their adoption fee helps to cover the medical bills of other dogs with health needs that are much larger than their adoption fee.

The local shelter is government funded and is open intake.  This means they are funded by tax dollars to take in local animals surrendered and picked up as strays.  They are legally required to keep them for the “stray hold” period (determined by each state) in case an owner comes back to claim.  Once the stray hold period is past, they have no obligation to keep them alive or in their care.  We support local shelters as they tend to do as much as they can with the funding they get while not turning animals away.  Many local shelters do have to euthanize for behavior and space to make room for incoming animals.

Our rescue group is funded by donations.  We vet and give care to each animal we take in, place them in foster homes to learn house rules and social skills, and have a for life policy.  We treat health issues and dental needs before adopting them out.  If something happens in their adopted home after they have left the rescue, we will take them back.  We make space in the rescue to prevent them from ending up in a county shelter (again).

Rescues tend to have a more in depth screening process.  We strive to match dogs with their fur-ever home. The idea of taking them into rescue is not just to save them from the local shelter, but to set them up in a forever home where they will never be at risk of ending up in a local shelter again.  This also means looking for a home that gives them the love and health needs required for that specific dog so they can live their best paw-sitive long life!  We want adopters that are dedicated to the pet’s health, happiness and emotional wellness.  Some dogs have very specific needs based on either their health or mental wellness which plays a factor in who’s the best match.

We need donations to cover vet bills, dental, any other medical needs, food, supplies, and rescue specific expenses.  Our adoption fees rarely over the expense we incurred on the dog.  It just helps.  Your donations cover a bigger portion of the expenses.

Small dogs are even more susceptible than larger dogs to dental disease and health issues from dental problems.  Having routine dental done is the best way to prevent issues and keep your dog healthy and happy.  Read more here!

Just as in humans, dietary needs play an important role in a long and healthy life for your dog.  We learn more every day, so it is important to research and consult your vet.  Some of the more common health issues in pets are diabetes, kidney failure, and heart problems. 

Diet plays a role in all these issues.  These issues can be costly to treat, so preventative tactics like a healthy diet can really make a difference.

Heartworms spread through mosquito bites and are a common life-threatening issue for dogs in the US.  While preventatives can be expensive, it is much better than trying to diagnose and treat heartworms once your dog is infected.  Read the facts here!

We require all our dogs to be spayed/neutered for both health benefits and to avoid adding to the homeless pet over-population that we have across the US.  Our dogs are adorable and amazing, all dogs are.  This does not mean they need to contribute to the over-population numbers.  Please read more about the health benefits of spay/ neuter here!