Adoption Rules, Guidelines and Fees:

Adoption Process:

  • The first step in the adoption process is filling out an application. You can do this online under the Forms/Applications link. We do not arrange visits to meet dogs without an application. If you'd like to meet a variety of dogs without filling out an application please attend one of our events, listed under the events link.
  • After we receive your application you will be contacted for a brief interview. We want to be sure that the dog you are applying for is a right fit for your family.
  • We will then contact your references, both personal and vet.
  • A Home Visit will be conducted by one of our volunteers. If you live out of our area we will attempt to locate a rescue to help us with the visit.

Adoption Rules:

  • Haven to Home will not adopt our dogs to families who do not have current pets spayed or neutered, unless there is a valid medical reason which your veterinarian can confirm.  Having your pets spayed/neutered indicates to us that you are aware of the tragic pet-overpopulation  and are doing your part to prevent more unwanted animals coming into the world.
  • You must have a home phone number and valid address.
  • If you rent, we will be checking with your landlord to make sure dogs are allowed.
  • No adoptions to grown children living at home without parental consent.
  • You must be 21 years of age or older to adopt an animal.
  • Haven to Home will not adopt a pet to an outside only home. Pets must live inside and be part of the family, outside dogs tend to be neglected.
  • If a dog is old enough she/he will be spayed or neutered by a local veterinarian before they are available to be taken home.  If they are not old enough,  approved applicant must sign a contract stating that they will have the dog spayed/neutered by 5-6 months of  age and provide us with proof when it is done.
  • We reserve the right to refuse any adoption.
Adopting families must agree:
  • To a home visit and adoption fee
  • To obey the county ordinances concerning animals (rabies vaccine, license, etc).
  • To provide proper veterinary care.
  • To provide an ID tag for the dog's collar and return the H2H ID tag.
  • To arrange for proper care if you go away and do not take the animal.
  • To notify H2H if you are no longer able to care for your adopted pet. We will work with you and make every effort to rehome the dog.
  • To notify H2H if the animal becomes lost or stolen.
  • To advertise, check the local dog shelters, etc. if the animal becomes lost. Here is the protocol we use for lost dogs that help find their owners.
  • If necessary, to allow an H2H volunteer to do a follow-up visit to see how things are going and to answer any questions you may have.
Before adopting ask yourself the following:
  • If the pet that I adopt is not spayed/neutered can I afford it?
  • This dog may live to be 15-20 years old. Do I really want to make this possible lifetime commitment?
  • If my pet gets sick or injured can I afford the medical treatment? (In some cases this could be for the duration of my pet's life.)
  • What type of dog would be suitable for me and/or my family? Should I adopt a puppy? If you are considering a puppy please visit www.healthyhappydogs.com. This site is very informative and will help you decide if a puppy is right for you and your family.
  • Am I home enough to give this pet the proper attention and training that it needs?
  • What will I do with the dog if we go away on vacation?
  • Can I afford the adoption fee?
  • Can I afford the cost of monthly flea and heartworm preventative?
Adoption Fees:

Adoption fees are listed below; however, they are subject to change based on the care we provide for the dog while in foster care. All of our dogs are fully vetted. They receive vaccines, are tested for heartworm, erlichia and lymes, are treated for any medical problems, are spayed/neutered, and are started on Heartworm and Flea/Tick preventative. All dogs will be microchipped with registration completed by H2H. 

  • Dogs under 8 years old = $300, plus 6% PA sales tax. 
  • Dogs over 8 years old = sliding scale: $0 - $300, plus 6% PA sales tax