dog adoption
Taking home strays
Dog adoption is acquiring a dog from a shelter, rescue organization, or previous owner rather than purchasing from a breeder or pet store.
The term emphasizes giving a home to an animal that needs one: We're considering dog adoption instead of buying a puppy.
Adoption typically involves an application process, home checks, and fees that cover veterinary care.
- shelterProtected place or structure
- rescueSave from harm
- rescue missionOperation to save someone
- puppyJuvenile canine
- senior dogAged domestic canine
forever home · foster · stray · kennel · microchip · spay · neuter · leash · collar · wagging tail · pet · companion · humane society · abandoned · second chance · loving home · application · home visit
- animal shelteranimal shelter, shelter worker, shelter cat, animal control, humane society