Pickles
MurrietaPuppy, under 1 year · Male · Small
Terrier and Chiweenie mix
An eight-week-old terrier mix who is excited about pretty much everything.
, Looking for a homeAdopt
Every dog we place has spent time living with a foster family, so you'll get an honest picture of who they are before you meet them: how they are with other dogs, whether they can be trusted around a cat, what they do when the doorbell rings. Then you get a week at home together before anything is final.
Some of the dogs waiting for a home
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From two of our adopters
LRD saved my boy when no one else would. They gave him surgery, time, and love. Now he's thriving.
LRD adopter Because of LRD, we found the perfect addition to our crazy household. They saved our little girl and we're forever grateful!
Thea's dad, LRD adopter
How adoption works
Six steps, and most of them are quick. The slowest part is usually finding a day that works for you and the foster family.
Apply to adopt- 01
Fill out the adoption application
It takes about ten minutes. Tell us about your home, your schedule, any other animals, and the kind of dog you're hoping for. You can apply for a specific dog or keep it open.
we read every one
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We'll email you within about 72 hours
Please check your spam folder. If your application looks like a good fit, we'll set up a phone call to talk through what life with the dog would look like.
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Send us a short video of your home
Just show us where the dog will eat, sleep and play, and your yard if you have one. This takes the place of an in-person home visit.
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Meet the dog
We'll meet at a park or another public spot near the foster's home, with the foster there to answer your questions. If you already have a dog, bring them along.
scheduled around the foster
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Take them home for a seven-day trial
If the meeting goes well, the dog goes home with you that day. The trial week gives everyone time to settle in. If it isn't the right fit, the dog comes back to us.
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Make it official
At the end of the trial, you'll sign the adoption contract and pay the adoption fee, which varies by the dog's age and covers their spay or neuter, microchip and core vaccines.
Before you apply
Our dogs aren't blank slates. Many have a medical history, some have a fear or two they're still working through, and the bigger dogs need room and time. If you're ready for that, you're exactly who we're hoping to hear from.
- Make sure everyone in your household is on board, and check with your landlord if you rent.
- Think about your work schedule and any travel coming up. A dog fresh out of foster care settles in much better with someone around for the first couple of weeks.
- If you already have a dog, they'll meet at the meet-and-greet before anything is decided.
- Read the dog's full profile, including the care notes. They're there for a reason.
- Adoptions are by appointment and depend on the foster's availability. We don't have a facility you can visit.
Adoption questions
Anything we haven't covered? Email adoptions@letsrescuedogs.net.
How much is the adoption fee?
It depends on the dog's age, and it's listed on each dog's profile. The fee covers the spay or neuter, microchip and core vaccines the dog has already received, and it's paid when the adoption is finalized at the end of the trial week. If you have questions about a specific dog, email adoptions@letsrescuedogs.net.
How long does the adoption process take?
We reply to applications by email within about 72 hours. After that, it depends on how quickly we can schedule the phone call, the home check and the meet-and-greet around the foster's availability. A week or two from application to bringing a dog home is typical.
What is the virtual home check?
A short video, taken on your phone, showing where the dog will eat, sleep and play, plus your yard if you have one. Nobody comes to your house. It helps us make sure the home is a good fit for the specific dog, for example that a fence is high enough for a jumper.
Can I adopt if I don't live in Southern California?
Yes. We adopt to all 50 states and Canada, as long as you're able to travel here to meet the dog and bring them home yourself. We don't ship dogs.
What if it doesn't work out?
Every adoption begins with a seven-day trial, and if it isn't the right fit, the dog comes back to us. And if something changes months or years down the road, we would always rather take the dog back than see them end up in a shelter.
Are the dogs vetted before adoption?
Yes. Before a dog is listed, they've been examined by a vet, spayed or neutered, microchipped, dewormed and vaccinated. Any ongoing medical needs are explained on the dog's profile and by their foster.
Do you adopt to families with kids or other pets?
Often, yes. Each dog's profile lists who they've done well with in their foster home. We won't place a dog somewhere their foster believes would be a bad fit, even if the application is otherwise perfect, because that isn't fair to the dog or the family.
What is the 3-3-3 rule?
It's a rough guide adopters find helpful: about three days for a dog to stop feeling overwhelmed, three weeks to settle into a routine, and three months to feel at home. Our dogs have often had a hard start, so some take longer. Your dog's foster can tell you what to expect.
Not ready to adopt? You could foster instead.
Fosters keep a dog until they're adopted, and we cover everything the dog needs. Here's how it works.