Adding a furry family member
We’re so happy you’re considering adding a TSDP dog to your family! Take it from us, no love is more unconditional than the love from a rescue dog. ❤️
Welcoming a new dog to your family is an exciting time, but we know it can also be stressful. We are here to support you! We have adoption counselors who will guide you through the process and are available for any questions.
Adoption process
Step 1
Fill out the application form. This does not obligate you to adopt but allows us to understand what you’re looking for in a dog. If you have any questions about the adoption process or a specific dog, please email placement@thestreetdogproject.org.
If you have other pets, we’ll contact your vet about them. We will also contact your landlord to verify if dogs are allowed and confirm the status of the pet deposit.
Step 2
If the application is approved, we’ll have a phone call to answer any questions and then set up a meet-and-greet.
Step 3
We’ll visit your home to review the safety of the property. If the decision is made to proceed with a home trial, we will collect the adoption fee and signed adoption contract.
Step 4
The dog will start a 2-week trial in your home. This is to make sure it’s a good fit for everyone involved. If at the end of the trial, the dog is a “keeper” then the adoption will be finalized. The dog will officially be a part of your family!
Adoptable dogs
Available soon!
These dogs are currently in our care but are not yet available. Select a dog to learn more about their story!
Adoption fees
Adult Dogs $225
Puppies $250
The adoption fee is $225 for dogs over 1 year old and $250 for puppies.
The fee covers vaccinations, de-wormer, microchip, spay/neuter, and all dogs of age are tested for heartworms and treated if positive. All dogs are on monthly flea/tick, and heartworm preventatives.
We spend an average of $450 on each dog (boarding, vet care, training, etc) so the adoption fee helps offset our expenses.
Adoption qualifications
Please read before completing an application.
Willingness and capacity to spend the money and time necessary to provide medical treatment, training, and responsible care for a dog.
All resident animals must be spayed/neutered, current on vaccinations, and current on monthly heart-worm and flea/tick prevention.
Must be 21 years or older with identification showing current address.
Must live in the Dallas Fort Worth, Texas area.
Must have knowledge and consent of all adults living in the household.
Must receive proof of pet deposit and documentation allowing pets if renting. Please find out if there are any breed or weight restrictions before filling out an application.
Adoption FAQs
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Yes, your new pet will be current on all vaccinations at the time of adoption. From there, you will be responsible for keeping the dog up-to-date on vaccines.
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Yes, our animals are always spayed or neutered before adoption.
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You may complete the adoption process before your pet is spayed/neutered; this is called a pre-adoption. However, before we can legally transfer your pet to your ownership, your pet must be spayed or neutered.
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We always do a meet and greet with a TSDP dog and your other pets.
Then, we require a 2-week home trial to make sure it’s a good fit for everyone involved.
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Our Matchmakers know our dogs very well and can help find you the perfect dog for your lifestyle. Let us know what you’re looking for in the adoption application and we’ll help find your match! Questions? Please email placement@thestreetdogproject.org.
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After the adoption is finalized, if something happens weeks, months, or years down the road and you’re unable to keep your TSDP dog, then we required the dog to be returned to us. We don’t want to see them fall into the wrong hands be euthanized at a shelter.
No refund will be issued.