

We are a nonprofit foster-based dog rescue serving the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont

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If you are interested in adopting one of our wonderful dogs, please fill out our adoption application and email it to friendsforlifedogrescue@gmail.com
Adoption fees:
Puppies ages 6-8 months - $500*
Puppies ages 9-12 months - $400*
Dogs 1-4 years of age - $350*
Dogs 5-8 years of age - $300*
Dogs 9 years and older - $250*
Why is adoption so expensive? Actually, it's really not! Here's why:
*Age at time of adoption. All adoption fees include a wellness exam from a certified veterinarian, spay/neuter, all vaccinations, parasite treatment, heartworm/Lyme testing, any necessary medical treatment, microchip, tags and records. If you were to pay for these things separately and on your own, it would be much, much more. Adopting is actually a bargain and we do all the work for you!
Adoption Policy:
Adoption is not an overnight process. Potential adopters must fill out an adoption application. We will then do a vet check and speak with you to ensure we are making the best match for your family and the dog. We will then arrange for a meet-and-greet with the dog you are interested in and your family, as well as any dogs already in the home. Some dogs will require more than one meeting, but we treat each situation individually. If the meet and greet goes well, then the dog would go into your home as a foster-to-adopt for 1 to 3 months to ensure it is a good match before we finalize the adoption. During the foster-to-adopt period, we provide all needed food and vet care. Our goal is a successful, lifelong adoption, so we also offer help after adoption with any issues that may arise.