At The Cavalier Rescue, we work to ensure our dogs and families are well matched. That is why we use a specific and thorough process for matching our dogs with families - It is in the best interest of the dog and the adopting family.
While the Adoption Application is required to be considered for adoption, we do recommend that you contact us via email after you submit an application to express your interest and to include photos of your home and family and anything else that would provide us insight to help us to best match a dog with your family.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to personally acknowledge every application or to respond to each applicant with updates, so please keep an eye on our web site and Facebook page and let us know when you see a dog that is of interest to you.
Our adoption process includes, but is not limited to:
- Adoption Application
- Interview and Vet/Ref. Check
- Visit at foster home by adopting family (includes family, children, and other dogs)
- Visit at adopting home with foster dog and foster parent
If all goes well and everyone is in agreement that this is the perfect match home, the adoption can then take place. At that time, an adoption agreement is signed and an adoption donation is made to The Cavalier Rescue.
The Cavalier Rescue requests an adoption donation for each dog. This allows us to partially cover the vetting costs and rescue more dogs.
Donations help us make up the difference as vetting costs are typically higher than the adoption donation requested.
The adoption donations requested are typically:
Healthy dogs age 2 and under: $650
Adult dogs: $350 - $600
The amount for senior dogs and special needs dogs will be lower.
If you wish to complete a "paper application" click the link below to download and print the PDF version. We recommend scanning and emailing it to us upon completion - CavalierRescueAL@gmail.com or mail it to us at
FYI...
- Our process is thorough, and while we do not place dogs on a first-come, first-served basis, we DO give preference to the family who has been waiting the longest when all else is equal.
- We will not typically review your application for a dog you have not expressed an interest in VIA EMAIL..
- While we place dogs coast-to-coast, the adopting family MUST be willing and able to travel to the foster home.
- Please understand we "work for the dogs" and making great matches is paramount.
- Be patient! The right match is worth the wait!
- Invisible/Electric fences are not considered safe or secure. We do not allow these to be used for our dogs.
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