Adoption Guidelines
You must be 18 years or older to adopt or foster an animal. If you rent your home, please be sure to check with your landlord prior to bringing a new pet into your home to make sure there are no breed or weight restrictions for your new pet. If you have roommates be sure to include them in the process, this includes f you have a dog at home! We always encourage you to bring your current dogs along to check compatibility, if not we suggest slow introductions including the crate and rotate method!
Please read the adoption agreement carefully and be sure you are able and ready to care for this animal for the remainder of their lifetime. If you would like to set up a time to meet a few of our adoptable pets, our staff specializes in matching dogs that will best fit what you are looking for, while meeting your needs and theirs!
Fill out the "Adoption Application" below and an adoption coordinator will be in touch to answer any questions you have, learn more about what type of pet you are looking for, and set up a time for you to meet some adoptable pets! If you have a dog at home we do encourage you to bring them along to see if the dogs are compatible, if not we suggest slow introductions including the crate and rotate method!
Fostering saves lives, by opening your home, you give a dog time, stability, and a real chance to be seen outside fo the shelter environment. Miles of Hope provides guidance and support every step of the way, so you're not doing it alone. Even a short-term foster can be the difference between a dog being overlook and finally finding their forever home.
Foster Consideration
Adoption is about the right match, not just the moment! When you adopt, you're giving a dog the second chance they deserve while making space for the next life that needs to be saved. Miles of Hope is here to support you through the process, ensuring the match is a good fit for you not just the dog you are looking to save.
Adoption Consideration
Adoption Contract
1. Hereinafter referred to as the dog/cat, is being transferred to the adopting owner with the understanding that the adopter is taking possession of the dog/cat to accept full responsibility for the said animal’s actions.
2. The dog/cat will be treated with loving care and affection. I will do my best to ensure the dog/ cat’s safety and well-being.
3. The dog/cat will live inside my home and will not be isolated from the family. I will walk my dog on a leash or exercise my dog in a fenced yard, which must be provided unless waived by MOH. I will never let my dog/cat run loose or roam, keep my dog chained in violation of the State of Texas tethering laws.
4. I will take the dog/cat to a licensed veterinarian when shots are due but in no event later than one year from the last vet visit. I will provide all required and/or needed veterinary care, including: rabies shots as required every one or three years; yearly booster shots for DHLPPC; yearly fecal checks for internal parasites (worms); and prompt treatment by a licensed veterinarian for any illness or injury.
5. The dog will be given heart worm preventative tablets every month, all year long. I will have a heart worm test given every year. If there is any break in dispensing heart worm tablets, I must retest for heart worm and restart tablets immediately.
6. I/we affirm that no member of my household has been convicted of an animal welfare law violation such as neglect, cruelty, abandonment etc.
7. I will ensure proper licensing of the dog and will attach the appropriate license tags, rabies tag and personal identification tag to a non-choke collar to be worn at all times. I will ensure compliance with all applicable local and state statutes.
8. I will not use a choke-type collar at any time, except for training under the guidance of a qualified dog trainer.9. MOH agrees to accept the dog/cat back into our facility at no cost as long as three (03) months has not elapsed since the adoption date. If three (03) months has elapsed, a surrender fee will be charged to accept the animal back into our facility. I must notify MOH of any behavioral problems that have occurred at any time.
10. I agree to accept responsibility and ownership of the dog/cat at my own risk and I release MOH and its agents from any and all liability arising out of possession and ownership of my dog/cat. I agree that I am assuming total financial responsibility for my pet as of the date of this contract. MOH and its agents will not be held responsible for any damages or expenses (veterinary or other) incurred during my ownership of the dog/cat.
11. This dog/cat’s known background and medical history have been discussed with me. I understand that MOH has made no representation concerning the health, condition, training, behavior, or temperament of the dog/cat.
12. I agree to permit MOH to make inquiry about and enforce any of the above conditions and requirements at any time after adoption. This can include visits to my home and contact with my veterinarian. I UNDERSTAND THAT FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF THE ABOVE PROVISIONS WILL RESULT IN FORFEITURE OF THE DOG/CAT TO MOH.
13. I understand that by voluntarily submitting this agreement, I am entering into a legal and binding contract with Miles of Hope.