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Adopt a dog

Thank you for your interest in adopting a dog with Hope Rescue

Please be aware due to the often complex nature of dogs in our care, we are not open to the general public. If you are interested in adopting then please read and follow the below process.

How do I apply to adopt a dog?

We have a comprehensive adoption adoption process to ensure that the right dog is matched to the right home. Our aim is to be flexible to match the needs of the individual dog with the suitability of the home offered. 

Adoption Interest Form

You can see our dogs currently available for adoption.

Tap here to see the dogs available 

Do you have a minimum age requirement for children?

We do not have blanket age restrictions for dogs being adopted where there are children in the family. Each dog will have its own requirements for the ages of children and this is specified in their adoption information.

My existing dog is not neutered, is this a problem?

We do not allow our dogs to go to homes with existing dogs that are not neutered unless this is for medical or behavioural reasons - if in doubt please enquire first. All Hope Rescue dogs are neutered if over 6 months old. We believe neutering is a key aspect of responsible dog ownership. We are also mindful that having an entire dog in the house could mean settling a new dog in and building their own canine relationships can be more difficult.

Can I adopt a dog if I work?

We will allow certain dogs to be adopted by full-time workers where specified in their adoption information. However, you must make arrangements for someone to visit during the day eg a dog walker/sitter. If the dog has been in a foster home it means that we do have an idea how each dog reacts to being left for certain periods of time. Please let us know what your "typical" day is like so we can try and match the right dog with your needs.

Do you allow dogs to be adopted for working purposes?

We do not allow our dogs to be adopted into working homes (ie hunting). However, we do encourage people to apply for dogs that would excel with a "job" to do such as agility, flyball and Cani-x. We do not generally let dogs go to homes where they are kept outdoors in kennels, gardens or runs, with the exception of dogs that have previously lived outdoors and are happiest in this environment.

How much is your adoption fee?

We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £310 per dog and £400 per puppy. This is an important contribution towards our general running costs and in many cases, may not even cover the cost of care that the dog has received from us.

Do I need to take my adopted dog to training classes?

We strongly encourage adopters to attend positive and reward-based training classes, particularly for puppies and bull breeds. We can assist with identifying appropriate classes if required.

Adoption application

If you wish to apply to adopt a Hope Rescue dog, please complete the form below.

Adoption Interest Form

Burns Pet Nutrition proudly supports Hope Rescue with food for the dogs in our care, along with rehoming packs when they find their new homes.

We are proud to be a Pet Remedy Rescue Partner. All our adopted dogs go home with a Pet Remedy New Home Kit to help them settle in.

Published: 9th June, 2017

Updated: 25th October, 2023

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