Adoption Process

  • Complete Application

    If you have decided you want to submit an application, please click the button below that will lead you to our online adoption application. Once your application has been completed and submitted, it will take a few days to be processed. We will reach out to you about the approval of your application. This does not guarantee adoption. We are seeking the best home, not necessarily first come, first serve. Adopters are expected to travel to us (Charlotte) if out of town.

  • Processing

    Once we receive your application, we will follow up via email or phone if we have any questions. Part of our process is a vet check where we ensure existing animals in your home are up to date on vaccines and preventatives. We also ask that you provide personal references that we may contact.

  • Meet & Greet

    For the safety of our fosters and animals, an approved application is required to schedule a meet and greet.

  • Finalize Contract

    Following the meet & greet, you may choose to take home the animal same day, sleep on it, or opt to proceed with an adoption trial. When you are ready to make it official, you will be sent and asked to sign an adoption contract and pay the adoption fee via tax deductible donation. Our adoption fee is $300 for most dogs.

Adoption Application

Available for Adoption

as of 11/4/2024

Meet IVEY! The first official member of The Foster Dog House!

Ivey is a 8 month old, boxer mix (our best guess) that joined our rescue in August. She’s currently about 35 pounds and expect her to be around 40 pounds when fully grown. She LOVES people and will smother you with kisses. She LOVES having another dog around and is entertained by toys or things to chew. We’ve taken her to several breweries and dog bars/parks and she’s done wonderful. She’s doing great with potty and crate training.

She is UTD on vaccines, preventatives, and already microchipped and spayed.

We believe Frankie is an 11lb Boston Terrier/Chihuahua mix around 5-6yrs old.

His favorite activities include giving kisses, burrowing under blankets, chasing his tail, playing fetch & carrying around a ball, snuggling on laps, and FOOD. He’s definitely been a house dog before. Don’t let his greying face fool you, he’s got plenty of pep in his step and spunk!

Frankie is neutered and is now up to date on all his shots. He sleeps soundly in his crate at night and gets along great with other dogs (big or small), though he doesn’t like to share food & toys.

We’d love to find him a home that has experience with little dogs with big personalities and are willing to respect his quirks. Little man can jump and can be mouthy so we don’t recommend a house with young kids to be safe.

Meet Frankie and his ears!

Duncan spent 6 weeks at our local Animal Control before his fosters picked him to take home. His personality is still emerging but so far we know he loves playing with his rope, chewing on a bone, & playing fetch in the yard. You should see his little hops! Duncan is such a great boy inside the house too. He will curl up in a ball and sleep while his fosters eat dinner or do everyday activities. He is also used to being crated 8-5 while his fosters are at work. He’s housebroken! Though he’s not currently fostered with other dogs, he is dog friendly and loves a good game of chase. He could use some work with leash manners so a yard is a plus.

Duncan is a 2 year old, pittie mix, who is ~60lbs. He’s neutered, microchipped, UTD on vaccines & prevention.

Meet Duncan !

You’d never guess Max likely spent most of his life outdoors before he was brought to rural county shelter. The only reminder of his past is a scar on his neck likely from getting caught in a fence. Other than that he’s adjusted beautifully to his foster home. Though he keeps up on long walks around the neighborhood, he’s very docile and gentle indoors, preferring to sunbathe or sleep next to his humans. Though he peacefully coexists with his male & female foster siblings he seems to prefer females (this may change post-neuter). He’s working on crate training & potty training and making great progress with both.

Max is a 3 years old, lab mix, who is ~50lbs. He’s neutered & microchipped, and UTD on vaccines & prevention.

Say hi to Max!