FAQ

• Submit an adoption application
• After approval: Adoption Appointment is Scheduled
• Everyone (humans and pets) comes to to meet candidates that fit your needs
• Rescue Street works one-on-one with you to introduce and observe compatibility of candidates to find best match.
• Adoption fee varies by age and animal
• Dogs and cats are sterilized, vaccinated and microchiped

Rescue Street looks at your lifestyle and everyone in it.  Our team knows all of our critters and will work with you one-on-one to find the best fit. Come prepared to take "test drive walks" with candidates. Our team will carefully introduce candidates to your children and other pets to observe interaction to find the responsible lifetime match. 

Dogs and cats are clever and they are fantastic athletes. Make sure all gates, doors and fencing are in good working order. Repair and secure all before you bring your new pet home.

Dogs have been known to open gate latches. Secure with clip locks and can let themselves out of yards if a fence is in disrepair or has low or weak spots. You do not want your new pooch lost or injured before they become accustomed to your home.  Do a thorough once over to make sure your pet will be safe and secure in your home & yard.

Every dog adopted from Rescue Street will come with records of sterility, vaccinations, and microchip registration. Here are the basics you will need to have on hand for your newly adopted pet.

• 6-foot sturdy leash
• ID tag with your contact info
• Food bowl
• Water bowl
• Bed
• Wire crate (optional but the best tool for housebreaking and preventing anxiety)
• Food: the best food you can afford to feed your pet
• Commitment: above all you need to commit to helping your newly adopted pet adjust to their new life which can take time. Rescue Street is there to help you every step of the way.

Only buy quality food from a pet food. With so many great pet stores offering a wide variety of top quality food, it's really your choice, and what you new pet will eat. Sometimes in the beginning it might be trial and error so perhaps small bags to start with until your find the right one.  

Rescue Street will help select the best candidate to fit your life and all in it. If your home includes other dogs, cats  it is best to be prepared to follow integration guidelines to ensure the best chance for full integration and a happy life together.  It can sometimes take time and effort, but the end results are unconditional love for a lifetime. GO SLOW, TAKE TIME. Knowing what steps to follow and more importantly what NOT to do will help everyone.  Click appropriate links for successful integration tips that apply to you. Be prepared by educating yourself on what will work.

If you have another dog at home If you have a cat at home If you have kids at home

Critters LOVE their human family. Your new pet should sleep inside the house preferably in the same room as a family member, especially at first.  Do not expect your new baby to sleep in a remote room such as kitchen or laundry room which makes them feel isolated rather than included. A crate in your bedroom is a great integration tool helping your new pet feel safe, avoid accidents, and prevent anxiety.

The simple answer to this question is to integrate your pet by following Rescue Street's take home instruction and taking things in baby steps. Your new pet has a lot to learn and get used to. Every home is different; every dog and cat is different. The most important thing to remember is that we are here to help you after adoption with advice and to answer questions to help your new family member fully integrate.

Here are links of the most common questions people have when bringing home a new pet.

Housebreaking Leash Aggression Separation Anxiety

Rescue Street treats health issues that are apparent when the animals arrive or conditions that develop during their time in our care. Owner surrenders to Rescue Street often come with their medical history and records. Dogs and cats that we pull from city shelters often come without much history and we must evaluate visually from experience.  Rescue Street will always divulge any conditions that are known and treatment protocols.  

Please be aware that there can be a very common temporary condition that affects many pets in communal living environments: kennels, boarding facilities, etc.  Kennel Cough and Diarrhea/Giardia are easily spread but also easily treated. Your new pet may or may not have been exposed so please take a moment to familiarize yourself with these common and very treatable temporary conditions.

Make sure your resident pet(s) is current with shots.

Common Heath Issues

Kennel Cough

We are fortunate to have adopters come from all corners of Arizona and surrounding states.  If you are open to a discussion via Zoom we welcome your application. Out of town adoptions are fine as long as transportation can be arranged.  And commit to return if need be.