Do you adopt out of state?

 
We occasionally adopt to neighboring states or locations within a reasonable driving distance of Washington State.

• All meet-and-greets are required to be in person

• We do not transport dogs

• If you are outside of our distance limit, we encourage you to check out your local shelters and rescues — many dogs in overcrowded shelters are still waiting for adopters and would be so lucky to find a home like yours

 

I see a dog I’m interested in — what’s next?

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• Please check our website first to confirm the dog is still available

• If they are, you can submit an adoption application directly through our website

• We are not a first-come, first-served rescue — submitting an application early does not guarantee placement

• Dogs are placed based on best fit, and we take the time needed to review applications thoughtfully

 

Because we are a small, volunteer-run organization, we kindly ask that you do not DM us on social media regarding adoptions as we do not have the resources to respond to them. Email is the best way to reach us, and we truly appreciate your patience as we work through inquiries.

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Your application remains on file — if you don’t end up adopting the original dog you applied for, you can simply email us in the future to express interest in another dog rather than submitting a new application.

Please note: we only have one of each dog, and while we do our best to help guide adopters, we are not able to place every applicant with the dog they initially inquire about.

 

How do meet-and-greets work?

 

Meet-and-greets are an opportunity for:

• Potential adopters to spend time with the dog

• Our team to get to know you and ensure the placement feels right for everyone involved

 

A meet-and-greet is not a guaranteed adoption. Sometimes an adoption happens the same day, other times families choose to take time to think, or we may suggest a different dog who could be a better match.

 

Our goal is always the same: finding the best possible fit for both the dog and the adopter.

We reserve the right to decline an adoption if we feel it is not the right fit. This is never personal — it is simply part of our responsibility to advocate for the dogs in our care and set everyone up for long-term success.