Adopt a Dog
Adopting a dog is a responsible and ethical choice that can make a big difference in the life of a dog in need. By adopting, you are giving a second chance to a dog that may have been abandoned or surrendered by its previous owner. Overall, adopting a dog is a rewarding experience that can provide a loving home to a furry friend while making a positive impact on the community.
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Considerations
Adoption Process
ARF is not a shop where dogs are sold on a first come, first served basis. We consider ourselves more like a ‘matchmaking’ service where dogs are adopted into the most suitable ‘forever’ home available to meet the dog’s (and the person’s) characteristics and needs.
- 1Read and understand the perfect match criteria to help you choose your future dog.
- 2View the Available dogs gallery and find matches.
- 3Contact the foster carer by filling in the enquiry form at the bottom of the dog’s profile. Please bear in mind that many dogs get a lot of enquiries.
- 4The foster carer will then talk with you about your lifestyle and the sort of dog you are looking for.
- 5They then visit your home to conduct a yard check. If both you and the foster carer are happy and wish to proceed, both parties will complete an adoption agreement.
- 6The final decision about which new home the dog goes too is made by the foster carer based on their knowledge and understanding of both the potential home and the personality of the individual dog.
- 7Sometimes it may take several enquiries before you meet an ARF dog that is right for you.
Adoption Fees
This fee helps cover the cost of caring for the dogs we rescue. These costs may include veterinary care, food, shelter, specialist training and other expenses associated with providing a safe and comfortable environment for the dogs. By charging an adoption fee, we can ensure that the dogs receive the proper care they need and can continue to rescue more dogs in need.
Perfect Match
We’ll help make a match made in heaven
ARF has developed the perfect match system to make it really easy for you to find the best dog for you and your family.
Each dog that comes into foster care is temperament tested and assessed against some basic criteria. The dogs are then grouped into one of three categories, with each category being represented by a colour: