• Rovers Return Dog Rescue Adoption Application 2026

    Complete this application for the dog you’re applying to adopt, including your household, housing, current/past pets, and your care plan.

  • Important — About our Adoption Fees


  • Before you proceed please note our adoption fees. There fee's are not based on breed,  or how desirable / adoptable a dog is. They are set fee's. 

    $450 for puppies and dogs up to 2 years of age 
    $350 for adults aged 2 years up to 5 years
    $280 between 5 and 8 years
    Over 8 years: adoption fees will be discussed.

    All adoption fees cover our vetting costs and are non-refundable.
    Adoption Fees Include: Spay/Neuter, DHPP Vaccine (Parvo/Distemper), Intranasal Bordetella Vaccine, Rabies Vaccine, Dewormer and/or Flea & Tick treatment upon arrival, if needed - Microchip, lifetime paid and registered.
    Any medical care needed at intake, for example surgeries, dentals, medications, grooming, etc.


  • Applicant Information

  • Are you the head of household?*
  • Date of birth*
     - -
    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Does everyone in the household agree to the adoption?*
  • Household activity level*

  • Housing & Home Environment

  • Housing Type*
  • Own or Rent*
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Does your property have breed, weight, size, or number restrictions?*
  • Is the yard fenced?*
  • Is there a dog door present?*
  • Is there a pool or spa?*
  • Where will the dog sleep at night?*
  • Where will the dog stay when nobody is home?*
  • Approximate hours the dog will be left alone on a typical day*
  • Will the dog ever be kept outside unsupervised?*
  • Will the dog ever be tethered or chained?*

  • Current & Past Pets

  • Do you currently have pets?*
  • Current pets
  • Have you ever surrendered, rehomed, returned, abandoned, or relinquished an animal?*
  • Have any pets been lost, hit by a vehicle, poisoned, given away, surrendered, or euthanized?*
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Experience & Care Plan

  • Do you have experience with dogs?*
  • Do you have experience with rescue dogs?*
  • Do you have experience with shy dogs?*
  • Do you have experience with skittish dogs?*
  • Do you have experience with fearful dogs?*
  • Do you have experience with undersocialized dogs?*
  • Do you have experience with reactive dogs?*
  • Do you have experience with high energy dogs?*
  • Do you have experience with flight risk dogs?*
  • Are you willing to provide a decompression and adjustment period?*
  • Are you willing to attend training or behavior classes if recommended?*
  • Are you willing to crate train if appropriate?*
  • Do you know what to do if the dog gets out or becomes lost?*
  • Can you afford routine veterinary care, preventatives, emergency treatment, food, grooming, training, and supplies?*
  • Would a major veterinary expense affect your decision to keep the dog?*
  • Have you ever been denied an adoption by a rescue or shelter?*
  • Are you willing to provide updates after adoption?*

  • Final Commitments & Signature

  • Date Signed*
     - -
    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • Should be Empty: