ADOPTION APPLICATION

Adoption Fees

Please understand that it is expensive to rescue, vaccinate, and foster dogs in our care. Your adoption fee goes towards all necessary and preventative medical care, food, vaccinations, transportation, and licensing for your new family member.

All dogs will come fully vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed or neutered.

$375.00 (Small Breed) and $325 (Large Breed) - Puppies (Under 1 Year)

$300.00 -Adults (1-9 Years)

$200.00 - Seniors (Over 9 Years)

Legacy Dogs - At times, our rescue welcomes especially adoptable dogs and puppies, such as purebreds or breeds that are in particularly high demand. These dogs may have a higher adoption fee, but that extra support creates a lasting “legacy” for others in our care. It helps cover the costs of animals who require extensive medical treatment or simply need more time and resources before finding their forever homes.

Apply to Adopt

Thank you for your interest in adopting from KY Hopeful Paws. Please read the below requirements before submitting an adoption application. We will reach out to you with any questions, or if your application is approved.

  • As a foster-based rescue, we only schedule meetings with approved adopters. If you are interested in meeting an animal, please fill out an application.

  • You must FULLY COMPLETE the adoption application. We cannot process incomplete applications.

  • All current pets must be up-to-date on vaccinations, flea, tick, and heartworm preventative, and must be spayed or neutered. If you have extenuating health circumstances with a pet, please note on your application and provide a letter from your veterinarian with an explanation.

  • Please note: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we cannot reach out to those whose applications are incomplete or are not approved.

  • Please note: this application does not guarantee approval of your application or placement of a dog into your home. Some dogs will receive several applications and others only a few. We attempt to find the best-matched home for each dog. If not selected, your application will remain on file for future dogs.

  • Please note: Our rescue is run solely by volunteers. It may be a number of weeks before you hear back regarding your application. Please be patient as we are trying to work through applications as quickly as possible.

    Best of luck in your search for a new companion!