Making A Difference One Animal At A Time
Thank you for your interest in adopting from Dogwood Animal Rescue! Please fill out our application by clicking on the dog you are interested in as the first step in the process.
Before you complete the application, we’d like to explain our process and offer some suggestions. We do not have an animal shelter; all our dogs are in individual foster homes. We often receive a dozen applications or more for our most popular dogs, and as a volunteer organization we do not have the time or ability to contact each applicant personally. We are ‘dog-centric’ in that our focus is on finding the best fit for each dog in our program.
Once we have a good understanding of a new dog’s needs and have completed our medical vetting, one of our trained volunteer adoption team members will review all the applications we’ve received for the dog. She will then make calls to interview the applicants who the dog best fits with. From those conversations the reviewer will send on the best candidate to talk further with the dog’s volunteer foster family and schedule a meeting. This process continues until the right match is made. You may receive email updates during the application review process to let you know the dog’s current status.
If you do not receive a call for an interview, you will be notified by email at the time that a decision has been made regarding the dog’s placement, letting you know that you were not selected for that dog. We understand that it is disappointing to apply and not be selected, many excellent applicants miss out. We encourage applicants to keep checking our website and Facebook page for new arrivals. An email can be sent asking to move your application. If you are anxious to adopt, we recommend visiting your local shelter and/or broadening your search for a rescue www.petfinder.com.
We only allow applicants to apply for one dog maximum at a time. We encourage you to read the dog’s bio and consider how he or she will fit into your family’s lifestyle. Read about the breed types and think about the dog’s age, exercise, and training needs, size, and temperament. Also consider whether you have any upcoming trips, vacations, events, moves, remodels, etc.
You are unlikely to be selected if you are not ready to adopt at the time that you apply. Still interested? Please answer each question and then submit the ADOPTION APPLICATION. You will receive a confirmation email. Applicants must be at least 18 years old to apply.
*Disclaimer: Dogwood does not does not share or sell our applicants’ personal information. On the application you will be asked if you 'interested in receiving pet related services and products'. Please note this is not related to Dogwood, so check 'no' if you do not want to be contacted.
Astro! Maybe Chihuahua, Pomeranian and/or Dachshund. Expect them to be 6-12 pounds at maturity. Aurora! Maybe Chihuahua, Pomeranian and/or Dachshund. Expect them to be 6-12 pounds at maturity. 8 years old, 16 pounds...that's our boy Benjamin! He's been loved and lived indoors...but needs leadership. Benny the mini-Poodle! 10 pounds of happy, 16 month old energy is waiting for you to love him! Sweet, sleek, gorgeous mixed breed pup. 3 months old, expected to be 40-60 at maturity. Bruce is about 8 months old, 15 pounds and maybe a Cairn Terrier/ShihTzu type. 8 month old Frenchie Bunny came from a backyard breeder who couldn't sell her. Shy and timid. 11 year old Carli is a Chihuahua who could stand to lose a few pounds! She's a love though! Chunky Cassidy is a 3 1/2 year old Frenchie former breeding mama. The good life starts now! Celeste! Maybe Chihuahua, Pomeranian and/or Dachshund. Expect them to be 6-12 pounds at maturity. This gorgeous Golden girl is Charlie. Typical, wonderful, happy Golden. 2 1/2 years old, 50 pounds. Sweet, sleek, gorgeous mixed breed pup. 3 months old, expected to be 40-60 at maturity. Sweet, sleek, gorgeous mixed breed pup. 3 months old, expected to be 40-60 at maturity. Comet! Maybe Chihuahua, Pomeranian and/or Dachshund. Expect them to be 6-12 pounds at maturity. Dutch (a Lab/Bernese/Poodle) is 11 months old and adult weight will be 80-90. Will chase cats who run. 2-3 year old Etta is a Frenchie who used to be a breeding mama. She's about 20-25 pounds. Frisco is an adorable Chihuahua mix male puppy who will be between 8-13 pounds as an adult. Gloria is a 2 1/2 year old Frenchie who was a backyard breeder dog. We're getting her fixed up! Gracin is an adorable Chihuahua mix female puppy who will be between 8-13 pounds as an adult. Grillo is an adorable Chihuahua mix male puppy who will be between 8-13 pounds as an adult. Heather is a social, happy Chihuahua puppy who is about 10 weeks old. Expect her to be 8-10 pounds. Larry is a 4 month old Yorkie/Maltese/Chihuahua mix who is sweet. Estimated adult weight 12-18 pounds. Sweet Lily is an 8 year old Poodle mix who is 12 pounds and full of love. Needs regular grooming. Luna is 3, her pups are 6 weeks. She's 10 pounds and maybe Chihuahua, Pomeranian and/or Dachshund mix. Margie is a gorgeous, 10 week old energetic Border Collie pup. 35-50 adult weight. Research the breed! Moe is a lovebug 4 month old Yorkie/Maltese/Chihuahua mix. Estimated adult weight 12-18 pounds. Nova! Maybe Chihuahua, Pomeranian and/or Dachshund. Expect them to be 6-12 pounds at maturity. 3 year old Peaches is a former breeding mama Frenchie. She weighs between 20-25 pounds. Pregnant mama, Pearlie, is 6+ years old and she's a Maltese. She'll be in the 10-15 pound range. Pluto! Maybe Chihuahua, Pomeranian and/or Dachshund. Expect them to be 6-12 pounds at maturity. Sweet, chihuahua puppy about 10 weeks old and will mature at 8-10 pounds. Tough going for Renee for awhile! But, 3 puppies later, this 1.5 year old Chihuahua is loving life now! Great Danes are fabulous! Ryder is 10 months old and should mature between 100-125 pounds! We love seniors! Shadow is an 11 year old Lab who needs a soft place to land. Pregnant Terrier mix Tess was hit by a car, but just banged up. She is resting comfortably...whelping soon! Sweet, sleek, gorgeous mixed breed pup. 3 months old, expected to be 40-60 at maturity. Xana is a tiny pregnant Chihuahua who is only 9 pounds...pregnant! She's about a year old. Yogi the terrier with attitude! 8 years old, 15 pound...but such a good boy!
Astro
Litter: Luna
Aurora
Litter: Luna
Blossom
Litter: Bakersfield 4
Celeste
Litter: Luna
Clay
Litter: Bakersfield 4
Clementine
Litter: Bakersfield 4
Comet
Litter: Luna
Frisco
Litter: Twila
Gracin
Litter: Twila
Grillo
Litter: Twila
Larry
Litter: 3 Stooges
Moe
Litter: 3 Stooges
Nova
Litter: Luna
Pluto
Litter: Luna
Violette
Litter: Bakersfield 4
