One of the primary reasons for KARE’s existence is to help animals from shelter environments with the training and socialization they need to find and stay in their new homes. Most of the animals we foster we do so because the animal has certain behavior(s) that either landed it in the shelter or a behavior the animal obtained while in the shelter that prevents it from being adoptable.
KARE supports local shelters through rescue and rehoming of “unadoptable” animals. Many great dogs and cats end up in shelters through no fault of their own. Family relocations, loss of homes, minor untrained behavior problems are three most common reasons for pet surrenders. With a good foster home environment and some simple training these animals become amazing pets in their new forever homes.
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Adoption Information
I am looking to adopt. What steps do I have to take?
Visit our Petfinder or Adopt-a-Pet pages to locate one of our adoptables. Complete the Adoption Application and submit to adoptions@nwkare.org. All animals adopted through KARE are micro-chipped, vaccinated, and spayed/neutered (except puppies) prior to release to new owners. A deposit will be taken for puppies that are not yet spayed or neutered to ensure that the spay/neuter occurs when it's best for the puppy.
For the sake of the pet:
All members of household must be in agreement
Adoption application and agreement must be completed and signed by someone 18 years or older
Dogs must be indoor/outdoor dogs (no outdoor only dogs)
If children under the age of five in the household, adoption family must attend Doglish class
No two puppies from the same litter will be adopted together
Meet the delightful, talented, and amazing approx. 3 year old Trixie! She is a happy girl with her tail always wagging. Trixie loves to run and play in a fenced yard. She is incredibly sweet and enjoys every loving touch that comes her way. Trixie is a gentle girl who loves to cuddle and gives the best tender kisses. She dreams of hanging out with her forever family. Trixie is always up for a fun adventure or just lounging on the couch with you. Sheâs easy going, but has lots of energy for play and is ready to be the love of your life! To know Trixie is to love her!
Because she has lots of energy she would not be suitable for a home with small children. She also prefers to be the only dog in the home.
Trixie lives in foster care, so please e-mail adoptions@nwkare.org and request an application.
Her Adoption fee is $150.00 which included up to date shots, spay, Micro-chip.
You can request an application from adoptions@nwkare.org. Once your application is approved we will set up a meet and greet for you.
We do not adopt out of the Western WA area.
What a handsome Heeler! Charley is playful, active and friendly! He is house trained, neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccines! He needs a reminder on how to best walk on a leash. We are hoping to place him in a home with a fenced in yard, kids over the age of 10 and a home with another dog that he can play with. He is just the biggest sweetie and always up to sneak in a cuddle! He can't wait to meet his forever family!
KARE reserves the right to adopt to Western Washington residents, only.
Mikie was recently surrendered to us after his owner moved into a condo. Mikie was no longer getting any exercise (spending most of his time in a crate) and because of this, he has started to become fearful of strangers. We believe slowly, positively and kindly reintroducing him to strangers will help him tremendously.
He LOVES (I mean, really LOVES) other dogs! He would be happiest in a home with a playmate as this helps settle him. He is also housebroken and crate trained. Mikie will need to be in a quiet home with no constant visitors or young children or men.
This is Barry and he is always on the move! He is a 10 week old Coonhound and Mountain Cur Hound mix and we are estimating he will be about 50-60lbs. He will need to be in a home with a fenced in yard and somebody with the time and patience for training. He also needs an active family or would love to live on a ranch or farm. He is currently teething and so he is nipping quite a bit on anything he can gets his teeth on! He will need to be, positively, taught what he can and cannot chew on. Exercise, toys and bones will help alleviate this behavior.
