Frequently asked questions

WHERE ARE THE ADOPTION EVENTS? 

Most of our adoption events are held at various PetSmarts, Petcos and other locations. Check the FaceBook page to see where we will be. 

WHAT KIND OF DOGS DO YOU HAVE? 

99.9% of our dogs are mixed breeds; we call them “DNA-tests-waiting-to-happen”. Most of the puppies we have come from Shiprock, NM and are primarily Cattle Dog or Australian Shepard mixes. Our best guess is that they will be medium sized dogs, around 40 pounds. However, that is just a GUESS. We often don't know who either parents are, and even when we have the mom, we never had the dad.

I SAW A PUPPY POSTED ON YOUR PAGE, IS IT AVAILABLE? 

Most puppies that we have available for adoption will be at the next adoption event. Puppies go fast, so it might be good to arrive 15 – 30 minutes before the start time. We cannot guarantee any specific puppies will be there or available - there are a lot of factors that have to be considered before a puppy goes up for adoption.

HOW DO I ADOPT? 

Once you have met a pup you want to adopt at the event, you will fill out an adoption contract. A volunteer will go over everything with you including the spay/neuter policy, vaccine schedule, food they are eating, etc. We do not allow folks to adopt a puppy they have never met.

HOW MUCH IS THE ADOPTION FEE? 

The adoption fee for a puppy starts at $450. We primarily accept cards through our Shelterluv system. We do not have a payment plans. The adoption fee covers spay/neuter, rabies, vaccines, and microchip. Adult dogs start at $250 depending on the age and breed. Prices are subject to change.

WHAT FOOD ARE THEY EATING?

Many of our dogs are eating Kirkland Chicken & Rice from Costco. You don't have to keep them on the same food. As long as it is a high-quality puppy food it will be fine. We recommend Authority or Simply Nourish from PetSmart or the Kirkland brand from Costco. Please don't feed them Puppy Chow or Pedigree Puppy.

ARE THEY VACCINATED? 

All puppies will have started their vaccines before they are adopted. However, full immunity requires a series of three shots which will take about three months to complete. This means that dogs can't go on walks, to dog parks, PetSmart, etc. until they have immunity. Vaccines are done by rescue volunteers and we will try to find a volunteer in your area of town to complete the vaccines. However, we can't guarantee it. Vaccines can always be completed during adoption events and from 1 - 3 pm Tuesday - Saturday at the Paw Wash.

WHAT DO I NEED TO TO DO BECOME A FOSTER?

• Complete a foster contract and read through this ENTIRE DOCUMENT to ensure you, and everyone in your household, understand the commitment you are making to both the pet and Arf-Anage Dog Rescue.  
• Send in pictures of your home and yard to ensure a safe environment for your foster.
• Attend a foster intake event or watch the Arf-Anage Facebook page for dogs that need a foster.
• Be sure to have a valid AZ driver’s license or state ID that has a current address; a picture of your ID will be taken to be included in your foster file.

WHAT DO I NEED TO HAVE IN ORDER TO FOSTER?

• Arf will provide any items you need to successfully foster. The rescue will provide food, puppy pads, and medications. 
• We have a limited number of crates and pens available to borrow. If you have a small room or an area you can enclose, that will work fine. Make sure the pups are not in an area that is cold or drafty. 
• Please let us know what items you need and feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. 

HOW LONG DO I FOSTER?

• The commitment for fostering is typically 2-3 weeks. Sometimes longer depending on the age of the puppy.
• Younger puppies will need to be fostered in pairs or small groups. Older pups may be fostered as singles, the rescue will determine which pups can go as singles.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THEY ARE READY TO BE ADOPTED?

You have few options when your foster is ready for adoption. You can…

• Adopt the dog yourself - Foster Fails are the best! Please note, we do not provide discounts for fosters who adopt. 
• Adopt the dog to someone you know – adopter will complete the required paperwork and submit payment. 
• Post the dog on social media, including Arf FB and Instagram pages, and conduct meet and greet sessions with potential adopters. Once you have selected someone you think is a good fit let us know.
• Bring the dog to adoption events at the Paw Wash. Typically these events are held every Saturday from 3 pm – 6 pm. Drop off is at 2:30 pm, and you do not need to stay at the event with your dog the entire time. If your foster is not adopted, you will need to pick them up at 6 pm.

Please note - All adoptions will take place at an adoption event. We allow fosters and those who you have identified to adopt to complete the application between 2- 3 pm on adoption event days.