Application Process Time?

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Permalink Reply by Karen & Jack on February 6, 2012 at 3:14pm

Hi Terri,

Specifics of individual adoptions and issues pertaining to the application process are not handled publicly here on the website or in the forums. There is no set schedule regarding the time it takes to process any given application. There are many variables, including whether or not the applicant meets the general qualifications to adopt any dog.

The process is as follows: When an application is received, an automatic email goes out acknowledging that the application has been received, and explaining that if the applicant is a good match for that particular dog, they will be contacted. The application is reviewed as quickly as possible, given that there are usually dozens of emailed applications per day. The references must be checked, the application is forwarded to the foster for input, and if all that looks good, the applicant is contacted. In many cases, dozens of other applicants may already have submitted an application for that particular dog,and interviews and/or home visits may be under way with those applicants. Given that everyone involved in this process is an unpaid volunteer with dogs, homes, families, and jobs of their own, the process can take some time. Patience is required if you are interested in adopting any dog, but especially required when you are trying to adopt a doodle. The demand for these dogs in rescue far exceeds the number available, and it is not unusual for the DRC to receive as many as 50 applications for one dog. Light colored dogs, females, puppies, and smaller sized dogs are in the greatest demand. Ultimately, the home which seems to best meet the needs of the dog is the one that is chosen.

Be sure to read all of the listing information for any dog in whom you may be interested. There may be requirements such as another dog in the home. Also, be sure to look at the location of the dog's foster home.

If I may give some sincere and well-meant advice, I would also say that it's never a good idea to set your heart on a dog you have never met, based on a photograph. The right dog will usually find you.

Good luck in your search for your next best friend.

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Permalink Reply by Terri Gorman on February 6, 2012 at 3:25pm

Thanks for the info...perfectly understandable.  I'm sure I should not set my heart on a photo of a dog, but I am a bit of a pushover for canines in general! Thanks, again! Terri

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