adoption process

We thank you for selecting a dog from Austin Dog Alliance. To ensure a successful adoption, we follow the following process.

1. Fill out and submit our online adoption application. If you live in an apartment or lease your home, we MUST have proof that you are allowed to have pets. We will not process your application until we receive a fax or e-mail from your management company. Please fax to 512 287-4880 or e-mail to info@austindogalliance.org.
2. We will call your vet and verify the two basics listed below. If your vet is unable to verify these, your application will not be approved.
   • All pets are and have been kept current on all immunizations
   • All dogs have been kept consistently on heartworm preventative
3. We will call two personal references. Please let your references know that we will be calling. There is space on the application to list references. If you would like to have your application processed quickly, you can add additional references in the comments section of the application.
4. We will call you to discuss your requirements for a new dog.
5. Once you are approved, we will set up a meeting with the dog or dogs you are interested in adopting.
6. If you AND the foster believe it to be a good match, the adoption will be finalized by you signing our adoption agreement and paying the minimum adoption fee of $250.  ADA also registers your new dog’s Home Again micro chip for you, so a payment of $16.99 is collected at time of adoption. If the dog comes with 24HourPetWatch microchip no fee is required.
7. When the adoption if finalized, you will receive a personalized folder for your dog that contains complete vet records and a copy of the adoption agreement.

**** The entire process usually takes 3 – 5 days. ****