Shelter Dog Adoption Assistance
This program helps families adopt dogs from shelters by offering financial assistance to cover adoption fees or starter essentials.
What This Program Covers
Our Adoption Assistance Program helps families bring home dogs who are waiting in shelters or rescue organizations. We remove financial barriers that prevent adoptable dogs from finding safe, permanent homes.
We may provide support for:
Adoption fees (paid directly to shelters or rescues—never to individuals)
Starter supplies, such as food, a leash, collar, or basic care items
Initial vet exam or vaccinations when required by shelters (case-by-case)
Senior dog adoption support, which may include medical assistance
Our goal is to help more dogs leave shelters and enter loving homes, especially seniors and dogs who are often overlooked.
⭐ Who Can Apply
This program is open to:
Individuals or families adopting from a municipal shelter or 501(c)(3) rescue
First-time adopters needing a little help to get started
Adopters with financial need due to recent hardship
People adopting senior dogs or other hard-to-place dogs (priority consideration)
You don’t need to be low income to apply — you simply need to be committed to providing a safe, loving home.
👉 Apply for Adoption Assistance
[Get Notified When Applications Open]
Please be prepared to include:
The name of the shelter/rescue
The dog you plan to adopt
Any adoption fee estimate or documentation (if available)