Adoption Process

• All potential adopters must complete and submit a FURS Application. This can be completed at our adoption stand on Saturdays or submitted online through our website (Please note: when filling out the on line application, the "Tab" key moves you from question to question. At the end of the application there is a "Submit" button - click on this to submit your application).
• Each submitted application will be reviewed by a FURS representative. If the applicant owns, or has previously owned, a pet then a veterinarian reference must be given along with two personal references.
• If an application is approved, a home visit will be scheduled to bring the FURS dog to the applicant’s home to meet any other family members or current pets.
• If the home is approved, FURS offers a behavioral training session on Friday evenings. After the session, the adopter will complete the FURS contract and take their FURS dog home.
• There is a $100 adoption fee which will be held for at least the first week to ensure that the adoption is going to work out.
• If at any time an adopter cannot keep the dog they adopted from FURS, they are obligated to return it to FURS.

If you have any questions about our dogs or our adoption process you can contact us by leaving a message on our voice mail (804) 364-1944 or email us at