adoption process
Thinking about adopting one of our dogs? Here's how it works:
- Check out our Current Underdogs page to see which dog(s) you're interested in adopting.
- Complete the Adoption Application and a volunteer will be in touch to discuss details.
- We will arrange meet and greets with you and your chosen dog, usually in their foster home.
- Bring any family members and other pets who should meet the dog.
- After the meeting, you might want to think things over, meet another dog, or decide it's not a match; that's ok.
- If the meeting is a success, we will proceed with the adoption. Be ready to take your new dog home!
- We will have the adoption agreement for your meeting, so be prepared to sign it and make payment via cash or check.
- See our Adoption Fees below.
- See our Resources page for a checklist on bringing a new dog home and other helpful info.
adoption fees
Our adoption fees are scaled based on the age of the dog adopted. The fees represent the medical care we provide while our dogs are in foster care, including spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, and microchipping. Since we rescue Underdogs, our medical costs tend to be higher, due to the increased levels of care that our dogs need.
Puppies $575
1 year old $450
2 to 5 years old $400
6 to 8 years old $350
8 to 12+ years old $150-$250 (depending on health conditions)
***These fees are a baseline and can change based on the dog, breed, medical/surgery history, etc. RTU has the ability to charge a price different than what is listed here.
Puppies $575
1 year old $450
2 to 5 years old $400
6 to 8 years old $350
8 to 12+ years old $150-$250 (depending on health conditions)
***These fees are a baseline and can change based on the dog, breed, medical/surgery history, etc. RTU has the ability to charge a price different than what is listed here.
