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We connect loving Cavalier King Charles Spaniels with safe, new forever families.  

Our dogs come from a variety of circumstances including households that can no longer care for their needs, other rescues and shelters, and commercial breeding facilities.  As a foster-based rescue, our dogs get lots of love and attention from their foster families while they are awaiting adoption.  All of our pups are up to date on vaccines, heartworm tested and on heartworm preventative, and are spayed or neutered*.  All adopted dogs will be provided a free visit voucher to Fido's Forest.  Foster families are Fear-Free certified and work with our adoptable dogs on basic cues training, leash walking skills, and potty training, though most dogs will need a refresher once they get to their new homes.  Puppy Culture protocols are in place for any young puppies that enter our program.  We place dogs with families in the northeast Indiana, northwest Ohio, and southern Michigan area.

*Some young puppies may be placed on a spay or neuter contract.

Estimated Adoption Fees 

Puppies (under 1 year)  $750​

Dogs 1-3 years old  $500*

Dogs 4-8 years old  $400

Dogs 9+ years old  $300

*most dogs in our program are this age

What to expect during a home visit

Home visits are not meant to be an invasion of your privacy, they are simply designed to ensure your home is a safe environment for a dog.  During a scheduled home visit, one of our adoption coordinators will come to your home and briefly visit all spaces that your dog will have access to.  We hope to avoid seeing choking hazards or any other situation in which a dog might be injured.  If the dog you have chosen has a fence requirement, we will confirm that the fence is secure and will safely contain the dog in your yard.  The visit also gives you the opportunity to ask any questions about the adoption and placement process.  Our adoption coordinators can give tips for eating and sleeping areas, as well as recommended supplies and enrichment items.

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Schedule a time for an adoption coordinator to have a brief visit to your home to review safety aspects and best fit  aspects.

Our adoption process is simple and transparent, ensuring a smooth transition for both the adopter and the dog.

Step 1

Complete an application

Complete an application so that we can learn more about you and what type of dog might be a good fit for your home.

Adoption Made Easy

Adoption Made Easy

Our adoption process is simple and transparent, ensuring a smooth transition for both the adopter and the dog.

Complete an application so that we can learn more about you and what type of dog might be a good fit for your home.

Step 1

Complete an application

Step 2

Chat with us

Have a conversation with an adoption coordinator to learn more about the process and how to make the perfect match.

Step 4

Make a Match

Choose a specific adoptable dog, and speak with their foster parent to learn specifics about the pup's personality and needs.

Meet your matched dog, and introduce the pup to all members of your household as well as other pets.  If all goes well, adoption is completed.

Step 5

Meet your matched dog, and introduce the pup to all members of your household as well as other pets.  If all goes well, adoption is completed.

Fall in Love 

Step 5

Fall In Love

Meet your matched dog, and introduce the pup to all members of your household as well as other pets.  If all goes well, adoption is completed.

Step 2

Chat with us

Have a conversation with an adoption coordinator to learn more about the process, how to make the perfect match.

Step 3

Home Visit

Schedule a time for an adoption coordinator to have a brief visit to yourr home to review safety aspects and best fit  aspects.

Step 4

Make a Match

Choose a specific adoptable dog, and speak with their foster parent to learn specifics about the pup's personality and needs.

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