Adopt
ADOPTION PROCESS
Miracle Foundation SD works very hard to find the right home for each dog in our care. It's a process that can vary from a few days to several months depending on the circumstances.
Each dog comes to us under unique circumstances and has individual needs that we strive to meet. In addition, each family also has individual circumstances which are taken into account when making a placement.
If you are a family with children under the age of seven please consider the following: Because of our emphasis on safety, we are very careful about the dogs we place into families with young children. Generally, we will not place the following types of rescue dogs into families with young children:
- Dogs who have no exposure to children;
- Dogs who were given up because of characteristics that are incompatible with children (for example, too energetic)
- Dogs who have no documented history (stray dogs) with children
- Exuberant dogs who might inadvertently harm children in rough play
The demand for young dogs and certain breeds is high and due to the influx of applicants on some dogs the screening process can take longer than usual and we want you to have a realistic understanding of the probable delay. If you are willing to be flexible with your choice of dog your wait may be shorter.
Although most rescue dogs are house trained, many still require time, patience and training to fit into their new families and be good citizens. People who want to adopt a rescue dog because they “don’t have time to train a dog” should think carefully about the time and commitment they have to give to any dog. Many of our dogs have “rough edges” which need to be smoothed out with patience and time.
Older dogs are often the best choice for individuals or families with busy schedules. A quiet, gentle walk morning and evening, and a restful day spent snoozing while waiting for their owners to return is often all an older dog requires.
Like many rescue organizations, we offer the benefit of being able to provide dogs who are already spayed/neutered, fully vaccinated, and microchipped. All have had a sound fundamental health examination, and each pet's temperament is fairly well known, since most of them have lived with our foster families prior to adoption.
We reserve the right to decline applicants who cannot meet the needs of our second chance dogs.
We strive to find the best family match for each of our dogs in rescue based on their individual needs regardless of when the application process is completed. We have many more applicants than dogs, so not everyone who applies will be selected as a match for one of our dogs.
If you agree to these policies and procedures, please proceed to the next attachment and complete an adoption application.
Our adoption fees vary and are based on age, breed, and health. Dogs that have incurred extensive training or medical procedures may incur higher fees. Puppies and Certain breeds may incur higher fees as these fees are what help support the seniors and medical dogs in our organization that will never be adopted.
Thank You for your interest in opening your home and heart to a dog. We look forward to working with you.
NOTE: Ages for rescue dogs are best estimate based on veterinary consult.