Adoption FAQ

After submitting an application, the entire process from start to adoption generally varies between 2-7 days depending on accuracy of the information on the application and availability to meet the dog(s) of interest.

Adoption fees vary and are listed on each animal’s individual profile.

• Distemper/Parvo vaccine (x3 if puppy)
• Rabies vaccine
• Spay or neuter
• Microchip with lifetime registration

Once you have completed the adoption agreement, you have 48 hours to pick up your new pet. 

Safe Paws does not adopt out animals as Emotional Support Animals (ESA).

Safe Paws does not adopt out a dog as a service animal.

We always recommend giving your new animal, and yourself, time to adjust. Remember, they are in an entirely new environment with new people, sights, smells, climate, and potentially other animals and are scared. The general consensus is that it can take 3-4 weeks for a new pet to understand they are in their forever home and start showing their true selves.

However, if your new animal simply isn’t working out, we’ll take the rescue back. No refunds will be given for returning a dog or cat that has been adopted from us.

Yes. We adopt fully vetted animals out of state but transport is solely the responsibility of the adopter. We do not ship animals.

We don’t adopt dogs to be outdoor livestock guardians or farm dogs that primarily live outdoors.