Adoption Process
Learn about our foster-based adoption process and how to welcome a dog into your family.
Browse Available Dogs
Visit our Available Pets page, or find us on PetFinder and AdoptaPet, to see all the dogs currently looking for their forever homes. Each profile includes photos, personality details, and compatibility information.
Contact Us
Found a dog you are interested in? Reach out to us with any questions. Because our dogs live in foster homes, we can tell you exactly how they behave in a real home environment.
Meet & Greet at the Foster Home
We will arrange a time for you to meet your potential new family member at their foster home. This gives you a chance to see the dog in a comfortable, relaxed setting and ask the foster family about their daily routine and personality.
Application Review
Complete a brief adoption application. We review applications to ensure the best possible match between our dogs and their new families.
Welcome Home
Once approved, pay the $425 adoption fee and welcome your new family member home. Every dog comes spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped -- ready to start their second chance with you.
What is Included in the $425 Adoption Fee
- Spay/neuter surgery
- Age-appropriate vaccinations
- Microchip with registration
- Veterinary health check
- Deworming treatment
- Flea/tick prevention
- Time in a loving foster home with socialization and basic training
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the adoption fees?
Our standard adoption fee is $425 per dog. This covers spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, microchipping, veterinary health check, deworming, flea/tick prevention, and their time in foster care. The fee ensures we can continue rescuing dogs in need.
Can I adopt if I rent my home?
Yes! We just ask that you verify your landlord allows pets and provide documentation of pet-friendly housing.
How long does the process take?
The adoption process typically takes a few days from initial contact to bringing your new pet home, depending on scheduling and application review.
Do you offer a trial period?
We want every adoption to be successful. If for any reason it does not work out, we welcome the dog back -- no questions asked. We would rather have the dog returned to us than rehomed elsewhere. That is the Tidal Paws promise.