Here are some suggestions on what to consider when adopting a dog:

1. Ask yourself: “How will this dog fit into our family?”

   1. Read the description of the dog and ask the foster home lots of questions about what to expect.

   2. If you are looking for a dog that will be good with kids, the foster home can provide some feedback.

   3. If children will be around your dog at any point, please see these resources for  bite prevention:

      1. American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

      2. American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) 

2. Find a dog that matches your current lifestyle. 

   1. Are you looking for a puppy? If you are adopting a puppy, are you willing to take an obedience class? Do you have time to socialize a puppy with people and other animals? For more information on training a puppy, read these 5 Steps to Successfully Houstrain Your Puppy.

   2. Are you looking for an adult dog that has some of the basics? We have both active and laid-back dogs.

   3. What do you want to do with your dog? Swimming, hiking, agility, flyball?

You can browse our adoptable dogs on our Available for Adoption page.

Don’t worry, we follow the same procedures as a local adoption, except the home visit is done in advance of meeting the dog. We will conduct the home visit virtually via Zoom or FaceTime (or a similar app). You can then meet the dog virtually if you are unable to meet them in Saskatoon.

Please note: The adopter is responsible for arrangements and fees associated with transport in addition to the adoption fee. These fees can include the cost of the crate if the dog must travel by air. Please look into logistics and costs prior to submitting an adoption application.

All the time! If you didn’t see the right dog for you on our Available for Adoption page, that’s okay—check back frequently! We always have new dogs looking for good homes, and we want them to find the perfect match for their personality, energy level, and needs!

Absolutely! If you would like to get on a waiting list, please fill out our online adoption application. On the application, you can list what type of dog you are looking for, and we will contact you if we have one that may fit your needs in the near future.

We often have long waiting lists for our puppies and some specific breeds. In some situations, these dogs do not make it onto our website but are adopted out to people on a waiting list.

It depends on the age of the dog! Here’s our price list:

• Adult dogs = $295.00

• Puppies less than 5 months = $495.00; however, $200 of that is returned to the adopter with submission of spay/neuter receipt. 

• Senior dogs are $200.00. Here’s what qualifies as a senior dog:

  • Small 25 lbs (<11kg) and less – 9 years

  • Medium 26-60 lbs (12 – 27 kg) – 8 years

  • Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) – 7 years 

  • X-large 101 lbs and over (>46 kg) – 6 years

Can I pay my adoption fee now and have you hold the dog until I’m ready?Can I pay my adoption fee now and have you hold the dog until I’m ready?Can I pay my adoption fee now and have you hold the dog until I’m ready?Can I pay my adoption fee now and have you hold the dog until I’m ready?Adoption fees can be paid by cash, cheque (made out to New Hope Dog Rescue), e-transfer to donations@newhoperescue.org (with the adopted dog’s name in the memo) or online. Our online payment portal accepts VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.

Our adoption fees do not cover our expenses. We fundraise and accept donations to cover costs. Please consider making a donation so that we can continue to rescue and rehome the many dogs who come our way.

We wish we could say yes, but the number of available foster homes influences the number of dogs we can save. If we keep a dog for an extended period of time, it prevents us from helping another. We always have new dogs coming in, so it is more than likely we will have a good match for you when you are ready.

For local adoptions (Saskatoon and area), once the adoption has been approved and finalized, you have two days to pick up your new family member, unless other arrangements are made with the foster.

For distance adoptions, we will allow a maximum of 14 days for travel arrangements to be made.

After we review your application, you may be contacted for clarification or to give you the status of the dog you are interested in. If you don’t hear from us in 48-72 hours, please email us at adoptions@newhoperescue.org to make sure we received your application. Applications are reviewed in the order they are received.

If the dog is available, the foster home will get in touch with you to tell you more about what the dog is like to live with and how it will fit into your home. If everyone agrees this is a match, we will do a home visit; it helps to ensure that the dog you are adopting is the right fit for you.

New Hope Dog Rescue defines a “good” home as one that is a match for the dog’s temperament, energy level, and training requirements. A good home must meet both the physical and psychological needs of the dog.

The best part! After the home visit and references are approved, you will be contacted by the foster home, and arrangements will be made for you to take your dog home.

We have lots of great resources in our Pawsitive Learning Hub, so we definitely recommend checking those out! For more urgent help following adoptions, please contact us.