Adopting a Dog  

Our adoption process requires you to fill out an interview which helps us determine if you and the animal are a good match.  You will also need to fill out an adoption contract.   These forms must be submitted prior to you meeting the animal but do not commit you to the animal for which you are applying.

For the fastest possible response, please be sure to answer all mandatory questions in full, to obtain permission from your landlord for a dog (if applicable), and to let your references know that a RCHS representative will be contacting them (from a personal phone number, so the number will not show up as RCHS on caller ID).

To submit an application:
Online
To submit an application to adopt a dog, please click the link below:

E-Mail (please use only if there is a problem with the online application. Thank you!)
Please do not use the email application unless you have encountered a problem using the online application. To use, copy and paste the contents of both of these files into an email and submit them to dog-adopt@rchsks.org
It typically takes 3-5 business days for us to review your submissions.  Once this is completed we will contact you to schedule a time and place for you to meet the animal. Finally, if you and the animal are determined to be a match you will then be asked to sign a copy of your adoption contract. It is important that you read and understand the adoption contract as it is considered a fully executed contract once signed.

Costs of Adoption

The adoption fees are
  • $150 for adult mixed-breed dogs,
  • $175 for puppies and most adult purebreds.
  • $200 for purebred puppies
Some purebred dogs may have a special, higher adoption fee which will vary based on the expected level of interest.  These fees help offset the cost of vaccinations to date, spay/neutering, and other needs of the animal while in our care.