Adoption, Foster, & Reclaiming Processes

Step 1: View available dogs. Available dogs can be found on our Petfinder profile, Facebook page, or directly off of our website.

 

Step 2: Submit an application. Applications are linked below or are on our Facebook page. 

Apply to adopt.

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Apply to foster. 

 

The fastest way to get your questions answered is to fill out an application, and we will reach out to you within 1-5 business days. 

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Step 3 Application approval. If your application has been approved, we will move forward with a meet and greet; you can meet the dog(s) you are interested in to see if they are a good match. 

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Step 4: Home visit. Home visits are done on a case-by-case basis, and a home visit may need to be completed prior to you taking an animal home. 

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Step 5: for adopters: Adoption day! You get to take your dog home today! Adoption fees can be paid through our online portal or by cash or check. Medical records and microchip information can be found on your online portal where the adoption contract will be signed. A PDF can be emailed to you upon request.

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Step 5: for fosters: You get to take your foster dog home! Don’t forget to request any supplies you need (food, kennel, harness, bed, toys, etc.). You are responsible for helping bring your foster animal to meet and greets with potential adopters. 

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Adoption fees can be found on our website or on the applications. The binding contract states any dog adopted from Border Paws must be returned to Border Paws if the family chooses to ever give the pet up, under any and all circumstances. Adopted dogs receive a discount on our basic obedience classes. Foster dogs can be returned at any time.