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FORM TO ADOPT

Interstate K9
*all fees are nonrefundable*

How to Apply to Adopt

We keep our process simple and personal — please read all steps carefully:

1. Fill out the application form (this is ONLY step 1)
Complete the one-page application form. This is the only form you’ll need to fill out.

2. **Check availability first** (and understand that we will pick the best home for our babies)
Before applying, please confirm the dog or cat is still available.

  • *Applying without checking is at your own risk when doing this application*

  • Good news: your application fee can be used for any of our dogs  or cats if your first choice is no longer available!

3. Pay the application fee
Submit the $25 non-refundable application fee (only pay once, even if prompted again).

4. Contact us immediately after applying (trust us, you are not the only one applying)
Your application is NOT complete until you reach out to us:

👉 We do NOT chase applicants — if you don’t message us, your application will stay incomplete.

5. Share your life with us ❤️
We want to find the best match, so please send:

  • Photos of your home (inside + outside)

  • Photos of your family and any current pets

  • Vet records for current/previous pets

  • A little about your lifestyle

  • Why you want to adopt the specific dog or cat (most importantly we need to make sure you are a match)

6. Submit any additional info
Send all requested info/photos through Facebook Messenger (#1) or email.

📩 Questions?
You can message us anytime or use the contact form.

Interstate K9 (“INTERSTATE”) and the undersigned adopter....

...in consideration of the mutual promises made in this Agreement and other good and valuable considerations, intending to be legally bound by this Agreement, agree to the following:

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​THE PET – INTERSTATE is placing the following described pet with ADOPTER for adoption as a recreational pet:

🚨 STOP AND READ THIS BEFORE SIGNING! 🚨

To adopt, you MUST complete ALL 5 steps below.
Applications that skip any step will be ignored.

✅ STEP 1: FILL OUT THE APPLICATION FORM

This starts the process — but does not complete your application.

✅ STEP 2: PAY THE $25 APPLICATION FEE

  • This fee is required to process your application. *ONLY pay once*

  • All fees are NON-REFUNDABLE (application, deposit, adoption).

✅ STEP 3: CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY AFTER APPLYING

You MUST message us to move forward.

  • 💬 Preferred: Facebook Messenger

  • 📧 Email only if you don’t have Facebook: interstatek9tx@gmail.com

  • Our fastest communication method is Facebook.
    We will NOT follow up unless you contact us!

✅ STEP 4: SHARE YOUR LIFE WITH US 

To complete your application, you MUST send the following via FB MESSENGER / EMAIL (if you don't do FB)

  • 📸 Photos of your home (inside & outside), photos of your family (animals included)

  • 👨‍👩‍👧 Details: Names and ages of all household members

  • 🐾 Vet records of your current pets (must be official vet records - you can screen shot, or take pictures of records you have on hand and send or just forward them to our email interstatek9tx@gmail.com)

  • ✍️ A short explanation of why you're a good match for this animal so we can make sure y'all are good for each other

Your application is NOT complete until all of this is received.

✅ STEP 5: READ THE CONTRACT CAREFULLY

Before signing, please understand the following:

📌 Heartworm Prevention Agreement

You agree to:

  • Keep the adopted dog on heartworm prevention for the first year, then retest.

  • Understand that despite testing or treatment, no guarantee can be made regarding heartworm status due to incubation time.

  • Texas adopters must keep the dog on prevention for life.

📌Health & Liability Waiver

You understand and agree that:

  • The rescue makes no guarantees regarding the animal’s health, medical condition, behavior, or temperament once the animal is in your care for years to come. (medical condition example - genetic abnormalities, behavior and temperament example - changing in behavior or temperament after the dog has been with you a while, usually due to lack of training, or social skills.)

  • The rescue is not responsible or liable for any injury, illness, damage, expense, loss, or other issue that occurs after the animal is placed in your care.

  • By accepting the animal, you agree to assume responsibility for the animal and its care.

🚫 IMPORTANT: Skipping any required step or failing to provide requested information means your application will not be considered.

I have read the NONREFUNDABLE, procedures and FAQ  found HERE. (TERMS AND CONDITIONS MUST BE ACCEPTED IN OUR CONTRACT) 

This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas, and venue shall lie exclusively in Texas.

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