Once you submit an application a copy will automatically be returned to you. If you do not receive a copy, then we did not receive your application. You will receive an email response to your application usually within 24 hours. If you do not, please email us AFTER 24 HOURS HAS PASSED.

If we have a potential match, we will be in touch within 48 hours. If we have set up the dog, or are pursuing other applicants, we will not contact you further. Please note, since March 2020 we have received over 25,000 applications for our dogs. This is unprecedented. We also understand that it can be exhausting and frustrating to keep applying. Unfortunately there isn’t another way and this is how things are today. We take your effort and energy very seriously. We do not take it for granted

Our adoption fees are $400-$800 and are stated in each animal's biography.

This application is for DOGS only. If you would like to fill out an application for a cat, please visit dpsrescue.com/adopt/catapp