How long does adopting a dog take?

Petfinder is a community and, like all communities, each individual or organization is a little bit different. Ideally, when you visit an animal shelter someone will greet you when you walk through the door, escort you in to meet the pets and answer your questions. read more

Depending on the pet and the foster’s schedule, the process can be as quick as two days and as long as three weeks. The first step is to fill out an application. Once we review it, if we think you may be a good match for the dog, we’ll do a brief phone interview. read more