Adoption & Foster Application Guidelines

TRINA & FRIENDS K9 RESCUE

TRINA & FRIENDS K-9 RESCUE is a (501c3 organization) volunteer, charitable dedicated to rescuing and providing care for homeless, surrendered, neglected, injured, and ill dogs in need. Founded upon our love and admiration for the German Shepherd Dog, Trina & Friends works to help sick and injured dogs as well as rehabilitate abused and neglected dogs with emotional or behavioral issues.

Animals rescued by Trina & Friends K9 Rescue undergo an examination by a local veterinarian, are cleared of medical conditions, and are fully vaccinated, spayed or neutered and microchipped before being offered for foster or adoption. While we typically try to have a family in place for any rescued pet, there are times where a temporary boarding facility may be used while an appropriate setting is found or if pending transportation.

• All members of the family must be present for the Adoption/Foster Interview in order to foster/adopt. This is primarily completed via phone or video. Trina & Friends K9 Rescue wants to make sure the pet is a good fit for everyone in the household.

• If planning to foster/adopt a pet when there is an existing pet in the household, Trina & Friends K9 Rescue will assess whether the animals will be able to coexist in the household, and does their best to make sure that animals are paired appropriately and safely for all. Not every dog is a fit in every home, we will help you every step of the way to ensure success - However it is important to remember these acclimations take time and patience, please refer to our Decompression Guide for support.

• Applicants must be 21 years or older to adopt. Trina & Friends K9 Rescue will conduct background and reference checks for all applicants.

• Applicants must provide proof of residence and when residing in rental property or condominium setting must provide pet policies or lease agreement outlining policies for pet ownership.

• Applicants must be willing to allow Trina & Friends K9 Rescue to make follow-up visits, either in person by a representative or by phone/video/

• Adopters are informed that in the event they are unable to keep the pet or offer proper care, the pet must FIRST be offered back to Trina & Friends K9 Rescue before alternate arrangements are made.

• Applications must be completed and approved prior to adopting an animal. Applications must include references and applicants must submit to a home check. Applicants and applications are reviewed by all partners of Trina & Friends K9 Rescue.

• If approved, an applicant must sign an Adoption Contract to adopt an animal which outlines the responsibilities of the adopter. If there is any addendum, the applicant will follow the recommendations on the addendum.

  Our primary goal is to place animals in need and work within the United States with area rescue partners to do so.
  We heal hearts and work to provide loving, permanent homes, one dog at a time. 

  EVERYONE HAS THE OPTION. PLEASE CHOOSE ADOPTION.