Do I have to keep the animal forever?

Not at all — that's the beauty of fostering. You care for them until they're adopted, whether that's a week or a couple of months. (Though "foster fails" who adopt their foster do happen, and we love them for it!)

What if I already have pets?

Many of our fosters have resident pets. We'll match you with an animal known to do well with dogs or cats, and help with a slow, safe introduction.

What does it actually cost me?

Just your time and love. JKRC covers vet care, food, and supplies. Some fosters choose to chip in, but it's never expected.

How long is a typical foster commitment?

It varies. We'll always be upfront about a specific animal's expected timeline, and short-term "foster babysitting" for events and vacations is an option too.

Adopt

Ready to meet your best friend?

Every JKRC adoption saves two lives — the animal you take home, and the next one we're able to rescue in their place.

AVAILABLE NOW

Browse our adoptable dogs & cats

Our full, always-current list of animals lives on Petfinder. You'll find photos, personalities, ages, and what each one is looking for in a home.

Found someone who makes your heart skip? Start an application and our team will reach out to talk about the match.

APPLY TO ADOPT

HOW IT WORKS

The Adoption Process

Simple, thoughtful, and built around a great match for both of you.

Apply

Fill out our adoption application and tell us about your home and lifestyle.

Meet

Chat with the foster and meet your potential new family member in person.

Approve

A quick reference and home check make sure it's the right fit for everyone.

Adopt

Sign, celebrate, and take your new best friend home. Welcome to the family!

Apply

Name

Email

Phone

Home Address (Street, City, State, ZIP Code)

Applicant Birthday

Month

Day

Year

Which pet(s) are you interested in?

Please list everyone living in your household, including their name, age, and relationship to you. For pets, please include their species, breed, age, and whether they are spayed/neutered.

Do you..

own?

rent?

If you rent, do you have permission from your landlord to adopt a pet?

Yes

No

Not applicable because I own my home.

Please provide your landlord or property management company's name and contact information.

Please fill this section out if you are living in a rented property or have a homeowner's association. If you own your property please write N/A.

Are you currently employed?

Yes, full time.

Yes, part-time.

No.

What is your job title/company?

On an average weekday, approximately how many hours will your pet be home without a person?

Choose the option that best describes your lifestyle

Very active

Moderately active

Rarely active

Other

Are there any behaviors or activity levels that would not be a good fit for your household? (Examples: excessive barking, high-energy dogs, separation anxiety, resource guarding, etc.)

If your pet did develop a behavioral issue, how would you handle this?

Please provide your veterinarian reference including their name, phone number, and email address.

By submitting this application, you authorize JKRC Rescue to contact your veterinary office. Please notify your veterinary office that they have your permission to release this information to us.

Applications are often delayed because veterinary offices cannot release information without permission. Calling your veterinarian ahead of time can help speed up the approval process.

If you have higher than expected veterinary expenses, how will you handle the expense?

Please provide 3 references including their name, phone number and relationship to you.

Reference #1 - Name/Phone number/Relationship

Reference #2 - Name/Phone number/Relationship

Reference #3 - Name/Phone number/Relationship

When are you looking to adopt?

Please read before submitting your application.

JKRC Rescue does not place dogs/cats on hold.

Applications are reviewed in the order they are received, but approval does not reserve a specific dog/cat. Your approved application may be used for another available pet that is a good fit.

Once approved, we will contact you to schedule a meet-and-greet with the dog/cat you are interested in. If the meet is successful and everyone is a good fit, you may proceed with adoption.

Because our dogs/cats continue meeting potential adopters throughout the approval process, we encourage applicants to be responsive and prepared.

Please also note that most JKRC animals are mixed breeds. Breed, expected adult size, and other characteristics are our best estimates based on the information available to us. Because parentage is often unknown, these estimates cannot be guaranteed.

By submitting this form you certify that the information provided is true and complete to the best of your knowledge.

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Good to Know

What we look for

We're not looking for perfect — we're looking for loving. Here's what helps us make a great match:

A commitment to care for your pet for their whole life
All current pets are spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccines
Landlord approval if you rent, and everyone in the home on board
Patience and love as a rescue settles into their new world

Frequently asked questions

Fostering

Adoptions