Adoptions
Surely saving one dog will not change the world,
but for that one dog, their world will forever be changed.
THANK YOU for your interest in adopting one of our precious dogs,
and for supporting Emerald City Rescue!
Apply Today
Each approved adoption contract is valid for 8 months.
If you have applied with us over 8 months ago, please submit a new contract.
**You will only need to submit one contract, no matter how many dogs you want to adopt.**
Please know that we take every application in the order that we receive them.
There may be more than one application submitted to the dog you are interested in when you apply.
If by chance the dog that you are interested in is no longer available or turned out to be not a good fit for you and your family, we will gladly work to find a dog that is the best fit for you!
Please read the adoption process below before filling out an application.
and for supporting Emerald City Rescue!
Apply Today
Each approved adoption contract is valid for 8 months.
If you have applied with us over 8 months ago, please submit a new contract.
**You will only need to submit one contract, no matter how many dogs you want to adopt.**
Please know that we take every application in the order that we receive them.
There may be more than one application submitted to the dog you are interested in when you apply.
If by chance the dog that you are interested in is no longer available or turned out to be not a good fit for you and your family, we will gladly work to find a dog that is the best fit for you!
Please read the adoption process below before filling out an application.
Adoption Process
Each application takes about 7 days to complete.
It is recommended that you apply for adoption acceptance before you select a dog.
Please read below carefully to ensure the fastest application processing possible.
Please be patient, as we are working tirelessly for you to meet your new best friend!
It is recommended that you apply for adoption acceptance before you select a dog.
Please read below carefully to ensure the fastest application processing possible.
Please be patient, as we are working tirelessly for you to meet your new best friend!
Information you will need to gather for your application:
Once you submit your application through our portal, you will receive a confirmation email that you application has been received.
We will contact you at the email you provided if we have any questions about your application.
You will receive a final email once your application has been approved, and instruction on the next steps to finding your new best friend.
Please keep a copy of your "approved status" email for when you have your meet and greet with one of our amazing dogs.
- Past & Current pets with their vaccination history.
- Three references (Please let them know we will be calling)
- Personal (Family)
- Personal (Friend)
- Professional
- Current veterinary contact information to call and verify information provided. (Please let them know we will be calling)
- If you do not own your home, we will need the phone number of either your landlord or the homeowner so that we can be sure animals are allowed, and that there are no size/ breed restrictions. **Your name must be on the deed of the home to be considered the homeowner**
Once you submit your application through our portal, you will receive a confirmation email that you application has been received.
We will contact you at the email you provided if we have any questions about your application.
You will receive a final email once your application has been approved, and instruction on the next steps to finding your new best friend.
Please keep a copy of your "approved status" email for when you have your meet and greet with one of our amazing dogs.