Adoption Application

Adoption application 🐾

The Six-Step Adoption Process
At Misfit Manor Dog Rescue, we work hard to ensure each of our dogs is matched with the most suitable home for their individual personality and needs. Our process is thorough because our Misfits deserve the very best.

Application

Step One

Applications are only accepted for dogs listed as ADOPTABLE.
The application helps us begin the process of matching dogs with the most appropriate homes.
You will be notified whether or not your application has been selected to move forward.
Out-of-province applicants must be willing to travel.
Only selected applicants will proceed to the next steps.

Application

Reference Checks

Step Two

We will contact your veterinarian and two character references (non family members).
All references must be completed before moving forward.

Reference Checks

Home Visit

Step Three

A volunteer will visit your home to discuss care and look for potential safety concerns.
Fencing will be checked if required for the dog.
Please note: A home visit does not mean you are approved.

Home Visit

First Meet & Greet

Step Four

All family members, including other pets, must meet the dog.
The first meeting usually takes place outdoors, in a neutral location.
Adopters must be prepared to travel to the foster home.

First Meet & Greet

Second Meet & Greet

Step Five

If the first meeting is successful, a second meet may be arranged.
Ideally, the dog visits the potential adopter’s home for a few hours to get familiar with the environment.
Please note: This is still not an approval—the dog will return to its foster home afterward.

Second Meet & Greet

Adoption Approval

Step Six

After all five steps are successfully completed, we will determine if the adoption is approved.
You will be notified within 48 hours of the final meet and greet.
If approved, a date and time will be scheduled for adoption.
An email with your adoption contract and detailed instructions will be sent the day before.

Adoption Approval

Adoption Process

Adoption Fee – $500
Includes:

Spay or neuter (excluding puppies)
Microchip
Full veterinary health check
Vaccinations and/or titre testing (distemper, parvovirus, infectious canine hepatitis)
Screening for tick-borne diseases (Lyme, Ehrlichiosis, Anaplasmosis, Heartworm) & treatment if needed
Dental cleaning (if required)
Any additional medical treatment as necessary (including major surgery and physiotherapy when needed)

By following this process, we ensure that each adoption is the right fit—for both the dog and their new family. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and dedication to giving a Misfit a second chance at love and security.