Not Just a Home. The Right Home.
Every dog in our care already lives with a foster family, so we know their personality and needs before we match them with their perfect family.
Dogs Looking For Their People
New dogs join our roster all the time. If you don’t find your match today, check back soon or sign up below to hear about new arrivals first.
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Adoption Fees
*may vary depending on the dog
Puppy $800
0-8 months
First set of vaccines
Parasite control
Spay/Neuter (before 8 months of age)
Permenant Identification
Adult $600
9 months +
Vaccines (da2pp, bordetella, rabies)
Parasite control
Spay/Neuter
Permenant Identification
Due to rising veterinary costs out adoption fees rarely cover the dogs costs. We also address any medical concerns noted in our care such as ear infections, etc.
Paws it Forward Adoption Process
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Tell us about your home, lifestyle, and what you're looking for in a dog.
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Our team carefully reads every application to find the best match.
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If we see a fit, we’ll invite you to meet the dog in person.
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A quick home check and reference check to make sure everything is in order.
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The dog comes home with you for one week before the placement is permanent.
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Welcome to the Paws It Forward family.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Having every interested person come to the home of one of our volunteer foster homes just isn’t feasible. We ask all interested adopters to complete our adoption application and start the process first. Only those who seem like a good match will be invited to meet the dog in person. Occasionally, our dogs attend special adoption events, where you can meet them before applying.
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It varies. We’re all unpaid volunteers with full-time jobs outside rescue, and we appreciate the time you took to apply. We often get several applications for the same dog, especially right after we post a new one, so we only contact applicants who are a good fit. On average, expect a 7 to 14 day window. If you’d like an update, reach out anytime at bark@pawsitforward.org.
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At Paws it Forward, we are committed to finding the best match for our dogs. The more information you give us, the better sense we get of you as an adopter, and whether it is a good fit.
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When you apply to adopt, you get an auto-response that walks through the process, including the fact that we only reach out to suitable matches. If you are wondering about your application, just email us and we will answer and update you on where things stand. Coming to an event and meeting us in person is another good option, even if the dog you are hoping for is not there.