The Adoption Process

Wondering just how the adoption process works. Well here is how it goes.

Step 1 is to learn about Bulldogs/Frenchies if you have not had one before and make sure this stubborn breed is really for you!

If it is, Step 2 is to fill out the online application, you will want to do this before contacting a volunteer.

Step 3, if you see a dog you feel you may be the perfect home for, contact the dog's rescue rep on their page and let them know you are interested in being considered for that dog. Make sure to open up and tell them anything else you feel they may want to know that you didn't get the chance to write on the application.

Step 4 is be patient, we wish everyone could get a Bulldog from us but the truth is we do get a large number of dogs in but the number of applicants always will far outweigh the number of available dogs. This is a good thing though, since the numbers of homeless Bullies is sad enough as it is.

If you are contacted from a volunteer and are being considered for a dog:

Be sure to respond quickly; we understand that live gets busy, but in addition to finding each dog their perfect home we also try and find them one in a timely manner so the process is as quick and painless as possible for the dogs. If we do not hear from you we may feel you have changed your mind about adopting and will move on to the next chosen application.

If you are chosen as first choice for a dog; you will be contacted by phone or email telling you that you are first in line for a dog and you will get a phone interview also.

If you have another dog and are matched with an available dog; You will be scheduled for a meet and greet where the current dog(s) and the perspective dog can meet on neutral ground, such as a park.

If the meet and greet is a success; you will have a home check done by a volunteer who is located near you.

After your home check is complete and approved; you will then finalize the adoption by filling out the adoption contract, pickup your new pooch, and pay the adoption fee set for that dog.

Remember the applications only stay in the system for 6 months, if you have been waiting around 6 months and think your app may be expired, contact us and ask. If we cannot find your application we will tell you so you can fill out a new current one.

Adoption fees for the dogs adopted from Cascade Bulldog Rescue/Rehome Inc are based individually and depends on the age, health, and temperament of that dog. CBRR is a Washington registered Charity, and a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our ability to help dogs in need heavily weighs on the generosity of the public and their donations, as well as the adoption fees of the dogs in our program. In most cases the medical costs far outweigh the adoption fees. We cannot thank our donors, adopters, and supporters enough; without you we would not be able to help the large number of dogs we do.