All About the Adoption Process

Adopt Your New Best Friend Today! We are happy you are considering adopting and adding a new member to your family. At Retrievers and Friends we have created an adoption process that not only ensures the best outcome for the pets we rescue, but for their new owners as well. Our primary goal is to assist the adopter in choosing a pet that best fits their lifestyle, home environment, and individual preferences. To best prepare you for the adoption process, we have put together some guidelines below about what you can expect when working with Retrievers and Friends and our many years of experience. Adoption Requirements: • A home check is required and will be conducted prior to approving an application • We adopt within Riverside, Orange, San Diego, and Los Angeles Counties • A securely fenced yard is required if you're considering adopting a young active dog • We do not offer adoptions to families with children under 6 years of age. This is for the safety of the dog as well as the child • We do not offer adoptions of small dogs or puppies to homes with pools that are not securely fenced separate from the yard