ADOPT 

There is nothing better than a senior dog getting a second chance & a happy ever after with a person or family who loves him or her with their whole hearts ❤️ To ensure a successful adoption, we work with you to find the right dog to match your lifestyle and needs.

Adoption Steps

1. Complete the online adoption application below. The approval process can take up to 72 hours during a normal work week.
2. Talk with the adoption team and arrange to meet the dog(s) you are interested in & complete the home check
3. If the meeting goes well and all parties feel it's a good match, complete the adoption paperwork and welcome your new family member!

Adoption Requirements

• Be 21 years of age
• ID with current address
• Have landlord's permission to have a dog or be a home owner
• Have taken good care of current or previous pets with regular veterinary checks. 
• Provide a Veterinary Reference
• Agree to a home check
• Approved Adoption Application by a Silver Dog Rescue
• ​Pay Adoption Fee of $100                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

We offer post adoption support & want to make sure you and your new dog are doing well together, so after you take your new best friend home, we will contact you to see how your new dog is settling into your home. We encourage a trial period of 2 weeks to make sure there is a good fit for everybody but also giving the dog a chance to settle in to the new family and environment (Trial periods are not possible if there is a long transport involved).

Our ​SENIORS FOR SENIORS adoption program was developed to help senior people rediscover the joys of having a companion dog in their lives, and the program places senior dogs with senior people. We will help you select a companion dog who fits into your lifestyle and housing situation. The reduced adoption fee for people 65 and over is $60.

If you become unable to take care of your dog, due to long-term hospitalization or stay in a nursing facility, you or your family may return the dog to the Silver Dog Rescue.