You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Thank you for your interest in adopting one of our foster animals! The first step in the adoption process is submitting an application. Please visit our website for more information and a link to the application: www.kgarl.org/info/adoption
Hi! My name is Bailey! I loooove humans. I am super friendly, and just want to be around you and want all of your attention. Will you bring me home and love me?Adoption process

Once your application is received, the application process begins. We will review your application, check your references, check with your vet (if there are other animals in the household), speak to a landlord (if you rent), and arrange for a home visit.

Submitting an application does not guarantee a specific dog or cat. We strive to match the personality and needs of our foster dogs and cats to a family who will best fulfill those needs. If a family is not approved for a particular pet, it does not mean they will not be a good pet owner, it just means that their needs and the needs of the particular pet dont match. We do not adopt on a "first come, first serve" basis.

Please note that we do not do same day adoptions. If you are applying for a popular animal (such as puppies, small dogs, or special breeds), it can take several days for our volunteers to reach a decision that is best for the animal. We understand that its difficult to wait, but please dont email us multiple times a day to check on the status of your application. We are a very small group and the same people that are reviewing your application are also replying to hundreds of emails and facebook messages. We are all volunteers and have full time jobs outside of KGARL, so any time spent replying to emails/messages is time we are not reviewing your application.

Once your application is pre-approved (meaning, we dont see any red flags based on our preliminary review of your application), the applicant may be invited to meet their potential family member at a location convenient to the foster family (usually at the King George Petco). Adoptions will NOT take place at the meet & greet, this is just a chance for us to get to know you and for you to spend time with our animals. After the meet and greet, we will ask that you spend some time thinking over your decision and we will do the same.

After the application review process is complete (meet & greet with animal, home visit, reference/vet checks, background check, etc.), if all is acceptable to both adopter and KGARL and we all agree to move forward, we will schedule a day/time to finalize the adoption. The adopter will be asked to sign the final paperwork and we will collect the adoption fee (cash, check, or paypal are all acceptable). At this time, you can either pick up your pet, or schedule a time to do so. Adopters will be required to schedule an appointment with their veterinarian of choice within 10 days of taking your new pet home.

All Adoptions Include:

Lifetime of free advice from KGARL!

Spayed or Neutered Pet

Heartworm, FIV, Feline Leukemia Testing

Complete medical records

Up to date on core vaccines

On Flea/Tick Preventative

Microchipped

Sample of Pet Food

Adoption Fees (unless otherwise noted in the pets description):

Special Breeds of Dogs: See pets description
Puppies: $400
Adult Dogs : $350
Adult Hounds and Beagles: $250
Kittens: $125
Adult Cats: $100