Adopting From pepper's pals rescue
1. Find a pup
Check out our "Adoptables" page on our website to see all available dogs up for adoption. Click on the photo and read more info about each dog.
2. Read this page
Make sure you read through this page in its entirety, including the FAQs at the bottom. You should have a complete understanding of the process and what to expect.
3. Fill out a form
When you find a dog you are interested in, fill out the Adoption Application with as much detail as possible. The more thorough you are, the better we can assess if the dog you chose is a compatible match.
4. have phone consult
Within 72 hours of receiving your form, our Adoption Coordinator will reach out to you. This is an opportunity for everyone to ask questions and talk about what kind of dog would be the best fit for your home and lifestyle.
5. schedule meet and greet
If everything seems like it'd be a good fit, we can then schedule a time for you to meet one of our adoptable dogs. Our meet & greets take place at the foster's house or yours, or at a public venue.
6. happily ever after
Found the perfect companion? Congratulations on your fur-ever friend! We're here to offer lifetime support, insight, and recommendations no matter where life takes you and your pup.
Adopting From pepper's pals rescue
1. Find a pup
Check out our "Adoptables" page on our website to see all available dogs up for adoption. Click on the photo and read more info about each dog.
3. Fill out a form
When you find a dog you are interested in, fill out the Adoption Application with as much detail as possible. The more thorough you are, the better we can assess if the dog you chose is a compatible match.
5. schedule meet and greet
If everything seems like it may be a good fit, we then schedule a meet and greet at either the foster's home, your home, or at a public venue. We also do a home check before completing any adoption.
2. Read this page
Make sure you read through this page in its entirety, including the FAQs at the bottom. You should have a complete understanding of the process and what to expect.
4. have phone consult
Within 72 hours of receiving your form, an Adoption Coordinator will reach out to you. This is an opportunity for everyone to ask questions and talk about what kind of dog would be the best fit for your home and lifestyle.
6. happily ever after
We typically adopt out after two successful meet and greets and a home check. Our process has a proven track record that successfully matches dogs with their perfect forever homes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Most frequent questions and answers
Every dog that comes into Pepper’s Pals care is placed on a two week holding period. This allows us to assess the dog’s behavior, give medical care, and spay/neuter before they can be adopted.
No. The two week holding period is to ensure the dog is healthy, fixed, and behaviorally sound before we place them in their new home. However, if you would like to foster the dog during this time, we always welcome new fosters!
The first step is to read through the entirety of this page, as it has plenty of vital information. Next, fill out an Adoption Application.
No. You can apply once and mark on the application each dog that you are interested in adopting.
No, one application is plenty. Please be patient. Our Adoption Coordinator will reach out to you within 72 hours of receiving your application for an interview.
Our rescue dogs come either from Maricopa County Animal Care and Control shelters OR are found by our fosters wandering the streets as strays. We rarely accept owner-surrenders.
Our rescue dogs are lovingly kept in the homes of our fosters until they are adopted. The behavioral-needs dogs may participate in the Board & Train program offered by GET K9 in Peoria, AZ.
Yes. We want to ensure that your new best friend gets along well with all family members. During your phone consult, the Adoption Coordinator will let you know the specific process for doing dog intros as it may very from dog to dog.
We do offer trial runs as part of our Foster-to-Adopt program. Please fill out an Adoption Application and leave us a note of your intentions in the “Additional Comments” space at the bottom of the application.
Adoption fees start at $200 and go up depending on the breed and age. Please refer to each dog’s personal page for their adoption fee.
Yes. Pepper’s Pals will always take one of their dogs back. In the Adoption Contract, the new owners agree to notify Pepper’s Pals Rescue in the event a rehoming is necessary.Â