What you need to know before adopting a rescue dog or cat from Allie's Haven Animal Rescue
Thank you for your interest in adopting from Allie’s Haven Animal Rescue! When we receive and review your application, we will contact your veterinarian, landlord, references, and conduct a home visit. Our dogs and cats landing their paws in the amazing forever home is our priority, so we're hopeful you understand that this process can take a bit of time, typically 1 to 2 weeks. Making sure your application is filled out completely, with phone numbers and addresses, is the best way to speed up this process. We thank you in advance for your patience.
Allie's Haven Animal Rescue is committed to the dogs and cats we accept into our program. We want our adopters to be prepared and committed to the animal they adopt to minimize the chance of an adoption return. Our dogs come from various situations such as high-kill shelters, strays, and occasionally owner-surrendered to our rescue.
Non-profit animal rescue organizations are required to collect Texas sales tax on all adoption fees. We hope you understand the need to include the sales tax, which came into full regulatory effect at the beginning of January 2020. Total fees including sales tax are shown below:
Adoption Fees
Animal |
Adoption Fee |
Puppies (1 year and less) |
$350.00 |
Adult Dogs (1 - 8 years) |
$300.00 |
Seniors (8+ years) |
$250.00 |
All Cats (Kittens, Adults, Seniors) |
$150.00 |
Before submitting your application please read these considerations:
- If any animal is adopted out before all vetting has been completed, you must take the adopted puppy/kitten to one of our approved veterinary partners in order for the rescue to cover the expenses. If you choose to go to your own personal vet, you are responsible for the costs but are still required to send the rescue proof of compliance upon completion.
- Please be aware that the dog or cat of interest may already be meeting other families. In the case of puppies, we typically have a waitlist and after being approved, you will be placed on the list in the order your application was submitted.
- We do NOT do onsite adoptions at our events.
- Our goal is to place our animals in their forever home. Even though they may be appealing in pictures, they may not necessarily match the temperament for your family including other pets.
- Out-of-state adoptions are permitted after an animal has been fully vetted and is 6 months old.
- Our adoption fee covers all identified medical needs during the time in rescue including microchip, core vaccinations, and other necessary treatments.
- You must be at least 25 years old to adopt.
- We do permit adoptions to families that live in apartments, condos, or townhomes; however, the dog/cat must be the best fit for this environment.
- Existing and recent pets in your home must be current on vaccines, heartworm preventative, and spayed/neutered.
- You must be willing to work with a professional trainer or behaviorist if necessary.