We require an adoption application to be filled out because we care for these dogs/puppies as though they were our own! We need to make sure that the dog/puppy will be going to the right home, family and environment. The best interest of the dog/puppy is our #1 concern.
Our adoption fee varies for puppies and adult dogs. Normally our adoption fee is $500 for puppies and $300 -$400 for adult dogs. But there are exceptions to these adoption fees, for example seniors or handicapped dogs are often available for a lower fee.
Our adoption fee includes a vet visit with our vet, all 3 sets of puppy vaccinations (for a puppy) or current vaccinations for an adult dog(not including rabies), deworming, the spay or neuter surgery as well as blood work prior to the surgery.
We are not against rescuing a dog from the local shelters. You can get a dog or puppy from the local city or county shelters for about $100-$130 and it includes one set of shots, one deworming and the spay or neuter. But because the dogs live in cramped conditions they often come out of the shelter sick, most often with something minor such as, kennel cough or mange, but other times with more serious diseases like parvo or distemper.
When you adopt from Noah’s Bark you get the benefit of knowing the dog has been has living in a home environment away from the stress and disease of the shelter. Another plus is that we have insight into the dog’s personality. We can tell you if the dog is good with kids, cats, other dogs, is housebroken, lcrate trained, eash trained, has house manners, etc.
First and foremost, it is the law if you live in the city of Los Angeles. Secondly, it is the only way to control the horrible pet over population problem that we have, not just in LA or California but all over the country. It is our policy and it is included in the Noah’s Bark adoption fee. Our goal is to eventually put ourselves out of business! We hope that one day there will not be a need for pet rescue groups because the pet population will be under control and every animal will have a home!
We DO NOT hold or reserve dogs/puppies, however it is NOT FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED either. We have an adoption application and choose the best home for the dog/puppy. Please remember we want to match the dog/puppy with the right owner and home. All puppies are cute but remember the puppy will eventually grow up and we need to keep in mind, as a responsible rescue group, will your home, family, energy level, etc. match the needs of the dog?
No, you cannot take your puppy for a walk or to the dog park until one week after your puppy has had its 3rd series of puppy vaccinations. It is for your puppy;s health. Your pup is fully vaccinated only after the 3rd vaccination. We recommend waiting one week so the vaccination has the chance to fully take effect.
You can socialize your puppy with other dogs and puppies that you know and that are healthy and current on their vaccinations, such as your friends and family’s pets. DO NOT take your puppy to the dog park or places highly frequented by dogs, like the dog beach, or the Strand.
We do not hold a weekly adoption event. If you are interested in one of our pups, please complete and return an adoption application and if we feel it is a fit, will contact you to arrange a meet and greet with the dog.
At this time, we do not take owner turn-ins. We are overwhelmed by the number of dogs that are euthanized in the Los Angeles shelters every day and we are committed to doing our part to help lower this number. Most of our dogs and puppies come from the South Los Angeles City Shelter.