Adoption Process

Chihuahua & Small Dog Rescue, Inc. does not adopt out dogs on a first come, first serve basis. Because we want this to be a permanent adoption, we will place the dog in the home best suited for him/her. We will not hold dogs for homes that are not ready to adopt yet or have not yet been approved.

Chihuahua & Small Dog Rescue, Inc. is 100% spay/neuter prior to adoption. We do NOT make exceptions so please do not ask. If we have puppies available (which is rare), they will not be available to go to an adoptive home until they are spayed or neutered. They will also have an increased adoption fee.

Chihuahua & Small Dog Rescue, Inc. does not do out of state adoptions. A home visit is absolutely required. If we have no one to do that home visit, we cannot adopt to that person. We have to visit and verify and counsel with each potential adopter. When we do the visits we often see something that needs to be addressed that the applicant might not think to mention. If an adoption doesn't "click" and the new home is far from the foster homes, it makes it extremely complicated and difficult to retrieve the animal and get him to either the original or another foster home.

Here's what you need to do... Submit an online adoption application. Once you submit the application, you will receive an email from the volunteer, who will schedule a time with you to do a home visit and answer any questions you may have.

We verify personal and vet references that are given on your online adoption application. A home visit is scheduled for your family A home visit is mandatory for all adopters. This will involve a rescue volunteer coming to your home and visiting with you. All family members and pets must be present at the time of the visit. If you refuse a home visit, your application will be declined. Once your home visit is completed, your application and home visit report will then be forwarded to the Board of Directors who will either approve or decline your application for adoption. We reserve the right to refuse any adoption. We will notify you of your adoption status We will require you to sign our adoption contract and pay an adoption fee of $200.00 to $300.00 but this can and will vary depending on the dog you are adopting. The adoption fee is listed in each dog's bio. Fees can and will increase for puppies due to the extra vet work that we must perform on them. This will help other small dogs in need, just as the one you're adopting.

Adoption Information: These are a few things to remember when looking to adopt a dog from us. These are only a few of our requirements, not all of them:

• Be an adult with responsibility for maintaining a household (no students).
  
  
• Have current identification showing address and/or phone number.
  
  
• Have the knowledge and consent of all adults living in household.
  
  
• Be able to spend the time and money necessary to provide for the training, medical treatment and proper care of the pet.
  
  
• Have the resources to make a non-refundable adoption fee.
  
  
• Agree to provide the pet with an indoor home and be willing to consider him as a member of the family.
  
  
• Understand that all Chihuahua & Small Dog Rescue, Inc.'s dogs are spayed/neutered, no exceptions.
  
  
• Understand that all pets in an adopter's home must be spayed/neutered, no exceptions.
  
  
• Understand that children's age restriction will be based on their exposure to and experience with the breed.
  
  
• Place personal ID on the pet as soon as possible.
  
  
• Provide an environment for the animal that will keep him safe and secure.
  
  
• Understand that Chihuahua & Small Dog Rescue, Inc. has the right to either deny or approve your adoption application without explanation.