adoption procedures
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Learn about our Adoption Process,
Requirements, and More!
Read our FAQ and Apply Now!
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adoption process
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.
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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. Masks and safe social distancing are required when traveling to our locations.
– 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
- 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 |
| MA Quarantine Fee & Health Certificate – Applicable to MA residents | $180 |
| Training Fee – Dog training with one of our KK9R Approved Trainers* | $300+ |
| Fi Series 2 – Smart Dog Collar (GPS)* (Rescue Discounted Price) | $99 + tax |
*These items are required by our rescue. At a minimum, the 1-year NYC Dog License option is required for every dog living in NYC by the DOH. Training Fees will vary based on the trainer you are assigned.
