How to Adopt

A Doggie 4 You works to ensure each adoption is a success. Our goal is to always ensure the pet you adopt is the best fit for your family. Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received, but making the best fit is our highest priority.

All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, microchipped, heartworm tested, given appropriate distemper/parvo, rabies and Bordetella shots. Our adoption fees start at $200. Fees are based on the age, sex, breed and at times the vet bills associated with the dog. The adoption fee on highly adoptable dogs will be higher. Those fees help pay the vet services on less adoptable dogs that come in with high cost injuries or treatable illnesses. According to Texas law the fee is not a donation.

All of our dogs are protected for life. If you adopt a dog from us and find that you can no longer care for the animal we will take it back. We do ask that you give us two weeks notice so that we can arrange for a foster.

Our dogs are not to be used as guard dogs or left outside in a yard. We reserve the right for a home visit prior to placement and we we do conduct random spot checks and have the right per our contract to pull a dog that is not in a healthy environment. You are adopting a new member of the famil. If you are looking for an outside yard dog or a dog to leave on a chain, we are not the organization you want to work with.

Click here to apply for your new family member.

You will be contacted by a representative from A Doggie 4 You so that you may meet the animal you are interested in. Please understand that you are not required to adopt the dog if you do not feel this is right situation for yourself or the dog. That is why we have a 7 day clause in which you may return the dog for a full refund. After 7 days you may still return the dog but you will not receive a refund of the adoption fee.

We have the right to refuse/deny any adoption request when, after review of the application or interview we determine that our dog is not a good fit for the family or vice-versa.

Unfortunately we cannot offer any payment plan and cannot lower the price of our dogs for any reason. Each dog incurs some for of a veterinary bill and substantial costs form maintenance during their foster period. The cost of intake for dogs continues to rise and we must pay these costs to continue to rescue more dogs.

Before You Adopt

Have you considered the following?

· When you are thinking about adopting a rescue dog, you must make a commitment to care for your dog for its entire life: no matter what.

· Depending on the dog, the commitment may last 10-15+ years.

. Have you discussed adding a rescue to your family and household? Does everyone agree?

. Does anyone in your home have health issues that might be impacted by the dog?

· What size of dog can your house accommodate?

· If renting, have you verified that you can have a dog?

· If you own your home, have you verified that your homeowner’s coverage will cover the breed you are adopting?

· Have you assessed your home and personal life regarding your pace, availability, and overall lifestyle? How will your social life or work obligations affect your ability to care for a dog? Is the dog you have chosen match this lifestyle? An active dog will need at least an hour of exercise, so there must be time set aside for that. A dog that is not exercised is a dog that gets into trouble. Their energy will come out somehow…

· Do you have other animals in the house? Have you researched how to introduce them? Very important!

· Do you understand that it can take up to a month to have a routine and know whether all the animals get along?

· Are you prepared to house train your adult rescue dog?

· Do you understand that our rescue dogs are inside dogs only? Our rescue dogs are NOT yard dogs. They must be supervised while in the backyard. Many breeds, especially with heavy coats; cannot take the South Texas weather. They are very susceptible to heat stroke, which can quickly lead to death. The Rescue has the right to perform a welfare check on our dogs at anytime – without notice. If the terms of the contract are not being followed, we have the right to confiscate the dog.

· Be prepared for your adoptee to touch almost every part of your life. Travel, moving, family changes, money changes, and almost anything that you may experience. The dog is your responsibility and it will be depending on you to make plans that include him. Alternate plans must be considered with care.

· If you do travel, who will take care of the dog? If he must go to a kennel, have you priced their boarding fees and how much advanced notice they need to reserve a space?

· If your availability is temporarily limited, who would care for, love, and feed your dog?

· If you are not available during the day, have you considered Doggy Day Care and the price that comes with it?

· We expect your rescue to be crated when you are not home. The crate should be just large enough to stand and turn around. Once you can trust that the dog will not eat your home, it is up to you whether to let him roam free.

· Have you researched the breed/mix you are considering? If so, do you have a good understanding of their usual temperament?

· Be ready for the first month. Learning about each other, training, routine, and acceptance, will be challenging yet fun.

Items You Need Before Taking a Rescue Dog Home

· Crate. For most of our giant breeds a crate is required. It protects your home and your Rescue dog.

· Food & Water Bowls. If you have a giant breed, you need a food bowl that hold at 7 cups of kibble. Dogs need fresh water. Please provide a large water bowl for your giant breed rescue.

· Quality dog food. Many dog foods contain more fillers than meat, fish, or pork. These foods are unhealthy for dogs because they cause weight gain . Once you start a brand of food, stay with it. If you want to change, do it gradually, mixing the old with the new - this is gentler on the dogs digestive system.

· Bedding. Just like humans, dogs like to snuggle and be comfortable. ….do not buy an expensive dog bed in the beginning. You need to know whether or not your foster decides it is an edible object. So a cheap dog bed, and/or old blankets folded up for a nice soft pallet.

· The entire households’ agreement to add a dog to the home.

· PLANS: Importantly, you need to know what you are going to do when you take the dog out of the car in your driveway. Do you have a crate set up for separation purposes? Do you have your dog on-leash?

THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING A RESCUE DOG. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU ONCE YOU HAVE DETERMINED WHICH BREED AND SIZE DOG IS BEST FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.