We have an application process. The application asks information that helps us determine whether the home would be the right one for that dog. You can download the application by clicking here. If the application is found to be a good match with a dog for adoption, then we will schedule a home visit by one of our volunteers in your area. Since we are the rare shelter that does long distance adoptions, we have set very high criteria for chosing the right homes for our dogs. We are exceptionally careful. We always have the best interest of the dogs in mind. Very few dogs do well without a securely fenced yard, and we rarely ever place a dog without a fenced yard. It is our job to protect and insure the happiest, safest possible future for all of the dogs who come through our doors. Each dog is precious to us and we take our responsibilities to them very seriously.

Our adoption fee is $200 dollars. The adoption fee helps offset the cost of having the dog altered, vaccinated, tested for heartworms, microchipped and provided any other medical care necessary. It costs far more than $200 dollars to provide all the medical care that the dogs require before they are adopted.

We do send dogs on airplanes to new homes if there are safe flights. The cost of the flight is additional to the adoption fee. The cost varies depending upon the size of the dog, the airline, and the the method of shipping. We use our own kennels so that you do not have to buy one but ask that they be returned as soon as possible.

If there is ever a problem with any dog adopted from us, whatever the reason, we take the dog back. We make a lifetime commitment to the dogs that we rescue, we will either find them another home or they will live with us as Sanctuary Sweethearts. You cannot give the dog to anyone else for any reason. You need to be certain that you understand and agree with this requirement.

Please email jenny@hua.org if you have any questions. Please fax your application to 402.274.3689 or email to jenny@hua.org.

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