Thank you for saving a life and adopting a rescue! We would love to match you with a great rescue dog. When you complete the application below, we will talk with you, check your references requested on the form, vet and landlord and if all is satisfactory, we will schedule a home visit.

***Please do NOT use a mobile device to submit your application. Once submitted, be sure you see a confirmation that your application has been received.

Adoption fees (no exceptions):

* Under 6 months $400

* 6 months to 5 years $350

* 6 years and above – $200

To adopt from RDR:

• You must reside in Northern VA, Northern DE, MD, Washington DC, PA, NY, NJ, CT, RI, MA, NH, ME, VT.
• All current pets in the home must be spayed/neutered and up to date on required vaccines.
• You must be at least 25 years old.

We start the application approval process as quickly as possible, as long as you have provided all the information requested. Given the volume of applications we receive, it may be a few days before you hear from us. We appreciate your patience.

*** If you do not hear from us within 5 days, please assume you are not a match for the dog you applied for***

Each question below must be answered. Use N/A for questions that don’t apply.