Adoption Requirements
Wag, Woof, Smile
Adopting a dog is a big commitment. Before sending us an application, make sure you are prepared to provide lots of love and care, and please consider the meaningful responsibilities of pet ownership.
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Start an Application
Start by reading the policies and submitting an application. Once we have all your information we will move onto Step 02.
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Review & Consultation
After we review your application, we'll follow up with a few questions, and share more details about the pet's history,
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Meet & Greet
Next we'll set up a playdate with the dog. If that goes well (and you know you've met your match), we'll move onto the last step.
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Bring Your Pup Home
If we're good to go, we'll take you through paperwork, walk you through care, and then help you bring your new buddy home!
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Adoption Donation
When you adopt a dog, you're not buying a pet. Your donation isn't a fee for your adoptee - it's a gift that helps us pursue our mission, save lives, and ensure we can provide care to all the dogs in our program.
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Senior dog. 8 years and up / $125
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Adult or Young Dog. 6 months to 7 years / $300
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Puppies. Under 6 months / $375
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Adoption Essentials
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Lives in 50 mile radius of Itasca within the Illinois border
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Be at least 21 years of age
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Have the knowledge and agreement of all adults living in the household
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Have approval from owner of the residence (written in lease)
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Have a valid ID with current address
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Be approved as a suitable adoptive home by Fetching Tails Foundation
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Be prepared to make a lifetime commitment
Our Commitment
Your Partner in Care
Once you've taken your pet home, we're still here for you. We can offer resources for classes, veterinary services, and basic care. And if the adoption is not a perfect fit, we can welcome the dog back into our program, and help them find a home that's better suited for their needs.
Support Us
Be Part of Our Work
Help a rescue dog in need. With you by our side, we can save lives, enrich homes, and build communities defined by care, friendship, and compassion.