Thank you for your interest in adopting from Coco's Heart Dog Rescue. We will adopt animals to adults (must be 18 or older) who demonstrate they are responsible individuals and can provide adequate assurances that they intend to provide proper care for an animal's entire life. We strictly adhere to our adoption process as it is designed to find the best possible placement for each homeless dog in rescue.
If you are currently working with another rescue, we ask that you complete the process with that rescue before applying with us. Also, the application states that if you are not prepared for adoption at the time you apply, please wait to apply until you are ready to bring the dog into your home. We cannot hold dogs in rescue. We have implemented a $25 processing fee for any application submitted (a one-time fee per person). This fee is non-refundable regardless if approved or not. If the dog you are applying for is unavailable, we will do our best to make recommendations however the fee will not be reimbursed. We will not answer or process an application if we do not receive the fee.
Before you fill out the application (found at the bottom of this page), read the below information, and also visit our FAQs page.
A companion animal as a member of your family is a wonderful and enriching experience. They're loyal, lovable, furry best friends and can bring tons of joy to your life. However, the decision to add a new dog to your family should not be taken lightly- it is a lifetime commitment and before you adopt a new pet, you should do your research and be fully aware of what is involved in pet ownership.
Complete our adoption application and the processing fee HERE. The adoption application is your opportunity to tell us all about yourself! We would like to know as much as we can to determine which dog could be a potential match with your home, family, and lifestyle. Remember, we are a completely foster-based rescue group, so each of our adoptable animals lives in a temporary foster home. As such, we know all the little nuances and details of the pet’s behavior, personality, habits, etc. Decisions about application approval are at the sole discretion of CHDR.
We are committed to finding our pets a successful match in a forever home. Applications are reviewed in the order they are received M-F. (We only accept applications for dogs posted on our website. This is the first step to set up a meet and greet!
Our adoptions coordinator respond to ALL applications- if you apply and the processing fee is submitted, you will receive an e-mail within 1-3 business days. If you do not see an e-mail, please check your junk folder or e-mail adoptions@cocosheartdogrescue.org.
Our sole purpose is to find the best match for the animals that fall under our care. We take time to carefully review all applications, complete background checks and call veterinary references. We contact your veterinarian references to ensure that current and/or deceased pets were properly taken care of; this includes being current on all vaccinations before moving forward with the adoption process.
We require all animals in the home to be either spayed/neutered.
***CHDR reserves the right to deny any applications that we deem unfit or unsuitable for the animal***
Applications that are qualified to be a good fit for a particular pet are subject to a home visit by authorized representatives of CHDR. Adopting a new pet into your home is a serious commitment- we want to ensure the dog you adopt will be a good fit within your home environment. How do they interact with the family members? Where will they stay when you're not home? Is your home and yard free of any possible dangers? How will they get exercise?
It is an easy, simple, and non-judgmental process!
Don't forget to bring a leash or carrier for your new pet!
On the day of the adoption you will meet at the arranged location and we will review the adoption agreement with you and answer any questions you may have. We will also collect the adoption fee at this time. Adoption fees fund our rescue efforts and supports the care of animals within CHDR while they are waiting to be adopted.
The adoption fee is non-refundable.
And don't forget, your relationship with CHDR doesn't end here... We're always available to answer any questions, make training recommendations, and assist you in providing a home to your new pet!
Coco’s Heart adoption fees go back to funding our rescue mission. We take in several sick and injured animals and provide excellent care to our rescue animals. We often have very large vet bills as a result. Our only income is from adoption fees and fundraisers. We also have business expenses including insurance, supplies, boarding, gas, etc.. Our adoption fees are listed under each animal’s profile.
We are also required to collect sales tax which is not included in the listed adoption fee.
Each of our animals are evaluated by a partnered veterinarian and are brought up-to-date on preventative care including:
- Spay or Neuter (required for each animal to receive prior to a finalized adoption)
- Dental Cleanings (if needed)
- Vaccinations (Rabies, Distemper/Parvo combo, Bordetella)
- Heartworm Test (age appropriate)
- Deworming and fecal
- Microchip
On top of these services we have often taken in sick, special needs and injured animals that require expensive/extensive treatments(c-sections, amputations, infections, lacerations, mass removals, heartworm treatments, hospitalization, MRI’s etc..). We also provide brucellosis testing for those applicable and health certificates.
If you question our adoption fees we urge you to research the cost of the vet care we provide automatically to our rescue animals. We feel that this is the minimum vet care that each family should maintain with their family pet.
Vet bills can easily reach $100’s-$1000’s of dollars. Be prepared! Please consider enrolling your animal in pet insurance.
Spay/Neuter Each animal will be spayed/neutered before leaving the rescue and placed in a forever home. We are unable to make exceptions. This is a very important part of the mission to do our part in preventing animal overpopulation.
Vaccines Each animal will be up to date on rabies vaccine, distemper and parvovirus. These are essential vaccines each animal should be up to date on at all times.
Microchip Microchipping each animal in the rescue is a measure taken to ensure that any pet rescued through CHDR will have a less likely chance of facing homelessness or life without its family. Adopters will receive information on how to transfer the microchip information into their name shortly after adoption.
Heartworm Test Each canine (age appropriate) will have an up to date negative heartworm test. This is an important preventative care measure as heartworm disease can be painful and expensive to treat.