Dog Adoption Application
Getting Started
So you wanna adopt your new best friend?
Please make sure the dog you wish to adopt is still available and that you know the adoption fee for that dog, by going to and refreshing the Available Dogs and Cats page.
Please review the Adoption Guidelines below before proceeding further.
Adoption Guidelines
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Prior to adoption, all household members (including any resident dogs) should be present to meet the prospective new dog.
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You must be at least 21 years of age to adopt.
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We recommend that families with children under 10 years of age do not adopt puppies under 6 months of age. Puppies require a lot of attention, training and careful handling.
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All adopted dogs should be housed primarily indoors and not be kept as outside or guard dogs.
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To reduce pet overpopulation, we advocate that all animals living as pets be spayed or neutered. Spark Rescue will always spay or neuter our rescues prior to adoption if there are special circumstances they must be returned for altering. The cost for the surgery is included in the adoption fee.
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We reserve the right to do onsite property inspections.
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Obtain landlord approval from applicants who are renting.
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We are unable to place dogs on hold or take deposits for animals.
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Please understand that we try our best to match dog size, please do not fill out an application for a small dog if you have a dog that is a lot larger.
Please answer the preliminary questions below, and only hit the "Submit" button if prompted. You will then be directed to the Adoption Application form.
Once your application is submitted, all information provided will be carefully reviewed and verified, and you will be contacted only if it is determined that you are a good fit for the dog you are interested in adopting. Please note that due to the high volume of applications this process may take several days, and your patience and understanding is appreciated.
Things to Know before Submitting an Adoption Application:
- As part of the application process you will be asked to provide proof of home ownership by downloading a copy of your property tax statement or if you rent your home, you will be asked to download a copy of your lease agreement showing that you have permission to have a dog. Please be prepared to submit an electronic file (15 MB max).
- You are also encouraged to submit additional documentation as part of your application, such as photos of yourself/family with current or past pets, records of past veterinary services and other pet-related expenditures, references from pet-professional, etc.
- Due to the large number of applications submitted and the time it takes to review and verify all information provided, a one-time $10 Adoption Application Fee in the form of a donation to Spark Rescue (by PayPal or credit card), will be requested following the preliminary Adoption Application questions.
- Submittal and/or approval of an Application does not guarantee adoption.
Please note that in order to be eligible to adopt a dog from Spark Rescue:
- You must live between the City of Monterey and the City of Ventura.
- You must be 21 years of age or older.
- Your yard must be fully fenced (appropriate height for the size of dog) and secure.
- You must be able to pick up the dog within 48 hours of meeting.
- If the dog is under six months old, children must be 10 years and older.