A pet rescue center or a humane society may feature an online database that will allow you to view adoptable puppies and dogs. Pets may be classified by age and breed. Once you have reviewed the animals listed, you can make plans to consult with the person who will be overseeing the adoption. 

The Listings

Using an online database to find your new pet is a great way to acclimate yourself to how your new pet looks. Plus, you will have the opportunity to filter your searches. This will allow you to find a pet that will be suited to the type of lifestyle you lead. If you live in an apartment or another small dwelling, a small pet may be preferred. If you live on a large tract of land and have young children, an energetic, large breed may be sought.

Each listing may include the age, breed, and temperament of a puppy or dog. You may learn about a particular animal's likes and dislikes and there may be some brief information about an animal's former living situation. A young puppy may have lived all or most of its life within a rescue center or humane society. An older pet may have been relinquished by its former owner.

The Adoption Process

After you have discovered a puppy or dog that is of interest to you, you will have the opportunity to fill out an online request form. This form will focus on your personal information, including your name, age, address, and contact number. A representative of a business will contact you and explain the adoption process in detail. You will need to pay an adoption fee. This fee may cover costs associated with vaccinating, neutering or spaying, and microchipping your pet.

Before you are granted the right to adopt a puppy or dog, you may be required to have a home study performed. A home study is an assessment of your residence. This assessment will help a representative determine if you have a decent place for your new pet to live. During the home study, the representative may wish to view your yard and observe the items that you have supplied for your new pet.

A puppy or dog bed, food and water bowls, leash, and outdoor doghouse are some items that you may want to purchase in advance. Set up all of the essentials inside or outside of your home, in the locations where they will be used when your new pet comes to live with you.

Find an online puppy adoption agency to find out more.