Adoption Application

ADOPTION FEES

Adult Dogs: $250.00

Puppies (under 1 year): $200.00

Senior Dogs (8+ years): $150.00

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Adopting a dog through Top of the Hill Dog Rescue Requies Commitment!

Every year, thousands of dogs are abandoned or surrendered for preventable reasons such as a lack of training, poor management, or owners who weren’t prepared for the responsibility. Our dogs have been saved from death row, neglect, or abandonment. They’ve already lost everything atleast once. They deserve stability, structure, and someone who won’t give up when things get hard.

At Top of the Hill Dog Rescue, we invest everything into saving, training, and preparing our dogs for success. We will always take our dogs back if needed but our goal is for you to keep your dog for its life.

Before proceeding, please understand that adopting from us comes with serious responsibilities and non-negotiable requirements. Here, we are flexible with your housing situation, but firm on your responsbility to your dog

OUR REQUIREMENTS:

You must commit to continuing training with the guidance and support of a professional trainer or behaviorist. Every dog will need a different level of training.
You must maintain active medical insurance for your adopted dog. We want to ensure that you and your dog are prepared for emergencies.
You must responsibly manage your dog at all times , so providing structure, supervision, and safety.
You must be prepared for a lifetime commitment

OUT-OF-STATE ADOPTIONS & TRANSPORT

We do allow out-of-state adoptions. Transport is available through our approved partners.
All transport costs are the responsibility of the adopter and depend on location and delivery method.

By continuing, you acknowledge that you have read and understand our requirements and that you are serious about providing lifelong commitment, training, management, and medical care for your dog.

OUR COMMITMENT

At Top of the Hill Dog Rescue, most of our dogs come from death row or tough situations. We put in the time, training, and care to give them a real second chance.

Many complete 30 or 45 day board and train programs with structured enrichment and obedience work.
All are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, started , and ready to join your home.

Name

First NameLast Name

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Own your homeRent your homeLive with someoneOther

Describe

If you're renting, do you agree to provide a signed letter of approval from your landlord in the adoption contract?

Landlord Name

First NameLast Name

Email

example@example.com

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

YesNo

Please list all people living in home, their age and your relationship

Please list all animals living in home, as well as their sex , age, and species

How do your current animals react to new animals?

YesNo

Please list how you usually introduce animals with other dogs, cats or new environments :

Do you have experience in training?

Please list experience

What are your expectations with a new dog?

Describe your lifestyle and how you want a dog to fit in with it

What kind of energy level do you want your dog to have?

How many hours a day will your dog be left alone

Describe what your dog will be doing and where it will be kept while you're away

What will you do to enrich your dog daily?

What breeds do you have experience with?

Top of the Hill Dog Rescue is committed to ensuring every adopted dog receives consistent structure, guidance, and ongoing behavioral development.Do you understand and agree that continued training is required as part of this adoption?*

Vet Name

First NameLast Name

Clinic Name

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Name of Pet Insurance

Reference Name

First NameLast Name

Email

example@example.com

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

NEXT STEPS & REVIEW PROCESS
All adoption applications are carefully reviewed by Top of the Hill Dog Rescue to ensure the best possible placement for each dog.
Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee approval. Each application is evaluated based on compatibility, experience, and readiness to meet our adoption standards.

Our team personally reviews every application and may take a few days to respond. Once reviewed, you will receive an introduction text from one of our representatives to begin the conversation and discuss next steps in the process.

Our adoption office hours are 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, seven days a week. Messages or applications received outside of business hours will be reviewed the following business day.

MEET & GREET PROCESS

We begin every adoption process with a Zoom meet-and-greet between the potential adopter, the dog, and a Top of the Hill Dog Rescue representative.
This allows us to discuss the dog’s temperament, background, and needs while ensuring the adopter’s lifestyle and environment are a good fit.

If additional interaction is needed, we will schedule an in-person meet-and-greet.
Adoptions can sometimes be completed following a successful Zoom meeting; however, if an in-person meeting is required, it is the responsibility of the potential adopter to travel to San Juan Bautista, California for that appointment.