All adoptions require a completed application, a vet reference check, a home visit, a lifetime agreement, 
and a suggested adoption donation.

All of our pets are altered unless too young in which case we require a spay/neuter deposit.

Please fill out form online and then click "submit" and it will deliver to us. We look forward to reviewing your application and we will do our best to contact you in the next 2-5 days.

Should you have further questions, please feel free to contact us.

Adoption application 

Hands Paws and Hearts carefully screens potential adopters so that we can find the best homes for each of our dogs. We pride ourselves on being excellent matchmakers, facilitating connections that will provide a lifetime of happiness for our dogs and their families. 


Our applications are not considered first come, first served. The suggested donation for each dog is based on sociability, training, health and temperament. This donation helps us cover spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations, general health care, training and pull fees from our local shelters. 

Completed adoption applications take approximately 24 hours to process. Once approved you will be contacted by the foster parent of the dog you are interested in to schedule a meet and greet. The minimum suggested adoption donation is $150-$250 for adults and $250-$400 for puppies. Puppies will be considered a foster until proof of spay/neuter is received.  

Hands, Paws and Hearts is 100% run by volunteers and we do not have a shelter location. All of our dogs live in foster homes, learning to be loved pets, while awaiting their forever homes. Please mark your answers clearly by using a bold font. We will not consider applications that are not completed in their entirety.

    Please fill out THIS QUESTIONNAIRE, THEN CLICK SUBMIT BUTTON.

    Please provide 2 personal references that are not members of your immediate family:
    I understand and agree that I must return my dog to Hands, Paws, and Hearts if I am no longer able to care for it. I understand that I may not take to an Animal Shelter, Humane Society or give away on my own unless prearranged through the adoption contract by addendum.  I understand that if I do not make such arrangements, I may be liable for any fee's that are incured to obtain the animal.  This may include shelter fee's, legal fee's, or other fee's associated with ensuring the animal is returned to HPH.
    I UNDERSTAND THAT FILLING OUT THIS APPLICATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ADOPTION OF A HANDS, PAWS, & HEARTS DOG. I AGREE THAT ALL OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS HONEST AND TRUE BY SIGNING BELOW.