Regardless of if you’ve found us on Instagram, Petfinder, Wagtopia, word of mouth or at an adoption event, the first step to adopting one of our pups is filling out the adoption application form on our website! The adoption application helps us learn more about you, your lifestyle and how one of our dogs can fit into your home! 

Every application we receive is reviewed carefully by our adoptions team. If we believe you are a good fit for our rescue, we will reach out via text to schedule a screening call. During the screening call we will answer all of your questions, get to know you more intimately and provide you with a detailed explanation of next steps! 

Following your screening call, applicants will be expected to provide a virtual home visit along with proof of the pet policy outlined in their housing agreement. The ELO adoptions department will also complete reference checks at this time. Once our adoptions team reviews your documents and references, you will receive a tentative acceptance or denial for your application. 

Approved applicants will be eligible to participate in either in person or virtual meet and greets to help you get a better understanding of if our pup is a good fit for you! 

Meet and greets that are successful for both the foster dog and the applicant will be finalized with the completion of a signed adoption agreement and payment submission of the required adoption fee associated with your pup! 

Every Last One rescue prides themselves on competitively low adoption fees. Adoption fees help cover the cost of vet care, vaccinations and alterations for the dogs in our care. Adoption fees differ per dog by age and rescue status. Applicants will be informed of the adoption fee associated with the pup of their choice in step 2, the screening call. 

Once the contract has been signed and the adoption fee has been submitted, you are ready to take your new furry family member home and start your life together!