Dogs are pack animals and would love nothing more than to be a part of your family. If you are unwilling to let them live inside with you, please make sure they are safe & comfortable outdoors.
SUMMER TIPS FOR OUTSIDE DOGS
Make sure your dog has plenty of clean drinking water. Refill often - before the bowl is empty. A dog cannot sweat to regulate body temperature and heat stroke is deadly. A dog house is not sufficient shelter from the heat. The sun turns them into heat boxes. Your dog does not enjoy laying in the direct sun without shade for hours in this heat or laying inside these "cookers." Provide your dog with alternate shade from the sun with a cross breeze or better yet - bring your dog inside your home or basement to keep them safe.
ADOPTION PROCESS
Ready to Find Your New Best Friend?
Adopting a rescue animal is an exciting decision, and we want to make sure every adoption is a great fit for both the animal and their new family.
Step 1: Find Your Match
Start by viewing our available animals to see who is currently looking for a home.Don’t see the perfect match yet? Apply for preapproval! Getting approved ahead of time means you’ll be ready when the right animal comes along.
Step 2: Complete an Adoption Application
Fill out our adoption application with information about your household, lifestyle, current pets, and what you’re looking for in a new family member.Submitting an application does not commit you to adopting a specific animal—it simply helps us get to know you and determine the best fit.
Step 3: Application Review & Vet Check
Our volunteers will review your application and complete a veterinary reference check when applicable. Our goal isn’t just to find a home - it’s to find a home where each animal can thrive.
Step 4: Meet & Greet
If you have other animals in your home, we may arrange a meet and greet to make sure everyone gets along and the adoption is a good fit for all involved.Sometimes a dog can be wonderful on their own but simply not be the right match for another pet-and that’s okay! We want everyone, two-legged and four-legged, to feel comfortable.
Step 5: Make It Official!
If everything is a good fit, it’s time to make it official! You’ll complete the STAR Adoption Contract and pay the applicable adoption fee. Once both are completed, the adoption is finalized and your new family member can officially go home with you.
Important: We Cannot Hold Animals
Because we have so many animals waiting for homes, STAR cannot hold or reserve an animal without a completed adoption contract and payment of the adoption fee. An approved application, meet and greet, or verbal commitment does not place an animal on hold. An animal is considered adopted once the contract and adoption fee have been completed.
Not Ready to Adopt Today? Get Preapproved!
You don’t have to wait until you see “the one” to apply. Getting preapproved can make the process quicker when your perfect match becomes available.
View Available Animals →Apply for Adoption / Preapproval →Thank you for choosing adoption and giving a rescue animal the chance to become part of your family. ❤️🐾
