Adoption Fees

Non-Refundable Adoption Fees
Dog up to 7 years old: $250
Dog over 7: $100

Other Fees
Puppy under 6 months: $50 deposit which is refunded when proof of spay/neuter is provided

Become a Pre-Approved Adopter

You can submit an application to become Pre-Approved. You complete all the steps of the application process and we'll add you to a special group who receive advance notice of new dogs in the rescue. You will have 48 hours to respond before the dog will be visible on Petfinder. Over 50% of the dogs adopted from Rogers' Rescues go to someone on our Pre-Approved list. Get started here.

Please Help Us Help The Dogs
Rogers' Rescues is an all-breed 501 (c)(3) non-profit dog rescue. We are 100% funded by adoption fees and donations. Donations can also be mailed to: Rogers' Rescues, 531 Route 22 East, Suite 191, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889
Found the dog for you? Apply here!

Found the dog for you? Apply here!

Please complete as fully as possible. All items marked with an asterisk are required. If you navigate away from this page before you hit SUBMIT, you will have to begin again.

Dog you are applying for


* Your Name

Co-Applicant Name
* Home Address
(Street Address, City, State, Zip)
* County
* Primary Phone
* Secondary phone
* Best times to call
* Email

* How long have you been looking for a dog?
* How did you hear about us?
* Is the dog you are applying for going to be a gift?
Yes
No

About Your Household

* Names and ages of all adults in the household
* Ages of children in the household
* Is anyone in your home allergic to animals No Yes

If yes, please explain

 

* Are you familiar with animal regulations in your area?

 

 Yes No
* Do you own or rent? Own Rent
If you rent, we require a written letter from your landlord stating you are allowed to have a dog. You can fax this letter and/or a copy of your lease to 732.875.1290. We cannot process your application until we receive this information.

* Briefly describe your home
* Is your home governed by a home owner's / condo association? No Yes

If so, what are the rules regarding dog companions?

*Are you planning to change residence in the near future?

 

 Yes No

 

If you have a yard, is it...

 

 Fenced Not fenced No yard

* Briefly describe your yard, including type of fence, if you have one

Rogers' Rescues does NOT require a fenced yard in order to adopt. However, each foster has different needs. The foster home will be able to tell you exactly what the dog you are applying for requires.

 

* Do you have an outside dog run?

No Yes
If you have one, please describe it and when you use it
Do you work? Yes No Work at home or retired
* How long will the dog be left alone on a typical day?

The Dog For You

* Describe your "dream dog."

Include anything that is important to you: breed, size, temperament, age, etc.

 

What training issues are you willing to deal with?
Please check all you feel you can handle. Please be honest. If you don't want to deal with any of these issues, please don't check the box. It is our goal to match you with the dog that meets your criteria.

Housebreaking Chewing Basic Obedience

Fear of people

 Issues with other dogs Submissive peeing
Leash training Separation anxiety Counter surfing (stealing food off counters)

 

* If you are having bothersome behavorial issues with your dog after the adoption, will you hire a private trainer to assist you and your dog in working through these issues?

Yes

No
(Explain below)

 

* How will you handle medical / special needs?

I AM willing to deal with medical / special needs known at the time of the adoption (blindness, deafness, diabetes, arthritis, need for medications, etc.)
I MAY be willing to deal with known medical / special needs at the time of adoption (check here if there are some issues you feel you can deal with)
I DO NOT want to adopt a dog with known medical / special needs
 

* If your adopted dog develops medical or special needs over time or as she ages, what will you do?

Keep the dog, get proper vet care, and provide the appropriate treatments, medications and/or special foods required.
Return the dog

Ongoing Responsibilities

* How much do you think it costs to care for a dog for one year?
In your calculation, consider quality dog food, vet care, training, licensing, ID tag, bed, leash, collar and activities.
* What do you consider "regular" veterinary care?
* Has any pet in your care ever been hit by a vehicle? No Yes
If yes, please explain
* Describe a typical day in the life of your new dog.
Include things such as where the dog will sleep, when the dog will eat, when and how the dog will exercise, and who will make sure that the dog has what she/he needs

 

* Do you understand that any dog you adopt from Rogers' Rescues will have to be or may have already been spayed/neutered?

 Yes No
If you are adopting a puppy and it is not already spayed/neutered at the time of adoption, you will be required to have this surgery done at your own expense by 6 months of age. All adult dogs are altered by our rescue prior to adoption unless they cannot be altered for medical reasons (verified by our vet).


Pet History

*Do you have any pets currently? Yes No
*Have you had dogs in the past? Yes No

*Tell us about your current and past pets

List type, breed, age, sex, and approximate weight, and describe their general personality. Be sure to include whether or not current pets have interacted with dogs in the past.


Veterinary Information
*Current Vet
If you don't currently have a vet, list a former vet or the vet you plan to use if you adopt.
*Vet's Address
(Street Address, City, State, Zip)
*Vet's Phone Number

If you currently have pets, you will be directed to download a form after you submit this application. Your vet needs to complete it and fax it back to the number on the form.

References


Although you are providing us with contact information for your references, it is YOUR responsibility to contact your references and ask them to visit the References>Adopters area of our website to submit their recommendation.

Reference #1:

* Name
*  Relationship
*  Email address

Reference #2:

*  Name
*  Relationship to you
*  Email address

Please Read and Sign Below


It is your responsibility to contact your references and request that they visit the References>Adopters area of this site. However, by signing below, you are giving permission to Rogers' Rescues to use the information on this application to contact your references and veterinarian if needed, and you give permission for your veterinarian to release your pet medical records to our rescue, if necessary.



Please check the box below, to certify that this is your electronic signature, and it is binding on this application. You further certify that the information you supplied in this application is true. You understand and agree that falsification of any of the above information or any information disclosed during the review process is grounds to disqualify your adoption application and nullify all adoption(s) and/or adoption agreements between the applicant and Rogers' Rescues.

I/We have read and understand all of the above.
* Applicant Signature
* Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
Co-Applicant Signature
Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Thank you from all the dogs and volunteers at Rogers' Rescues!