1. Before You Adopt
Read the Adoption Letter
2. Apply to Adopt
We are currently accepting application only for those dogs who are available.
3. Follow Along
The best place to see the newest news & arrivals is on social media! Find us on Facebook & Instagram to see all the latest photos!
Other Questions
Before sending an email, please check our most common pages to find your answer. We are 100% a VOLUNTEER organization and unable to reply to questions already addressed below.
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We have just a few things we’d like to share with you before you put in your application.
First, we are a very small rescue. That means, we only have a few dogs at a time.
Second, we specialize in medically fragile & special needs dogs. That means, that of the dogs in our care, many of them are not what’s considered “desirable” by most adopters. These dogs also tend to stay in rescue longer (or even forever, like our Senior Sweethearts).
We are called to help dogs born with birth defects, dogs paralyzed due to injury, senior dogs, dogs with medical trauma, and many other special needs including hospice care.
We are very lucky to have a large social media presence, really truly lucky because without the support of so many we wouldn’t be able to help those dogs that need it the most.
However, it does mean that we often have many more interested potential homes than desirable adoptable dogs at any given time.
At this time, we only open and accept new applications as a dog comes available for adoption.
As new dogs come available, we post that dog’s photo and bio in our FACEBOOK ALBUM HERE with the heading <<AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION>> and include a direct link to the application.
Our primary goal is to help dogs find their humans, even if they don’t pass through our doors. In light of that, we encourage to check out our friends at the Alabama Boston Terrier Rescue, Boston Terrier Rescue of East Tennessee, Boston Terrier Rescue of the Carolinas, & the Florida Boston Terrier Rescue which cover the same geographical locations and often have a larger list of ready and adoptable dogs available.
You can also find a national list of Boston Terrier Rescues HERE.
Also, please contact your local rescues, Humane Societies, & Animal Control facilities.
Thanks for listening & for your support!
Adoption Process
We are so excited you are considering adding a furry friend to your family! We can’t wait to work with you and find the perfect match!
All our adoptions follow the same process. First, please complete an adoption application.
After you complete the adoption application we will email you to let you know it has been received. A volunteer will begin processing the application which consists of: verifying information, completing a vet reference, and lastly a home visit to be approved.
Adoption Fees
| Purebred Dogs | Mixed Breed Dogs | |
| Under 1 Year | $375 | $250 |
| 1 to 3 Years | $350 | $225 |
| 4 to 7 Years | $275 | $175 |
| 8+ Years | $150 | $100 |
Common Questions
How long does it take?
Applications take on average 1-2 weeks to complete.
Please remember we are all volunteers.
A great way to speed this up is to let your vet know we are calling as some won’t release information without your consent. Also, double check the phone numbers. addresses, and emails you provide.
Most approved applicants are placed on the waiting list before a match is made. The more specific your requests, the longer the wait may be.
Be sure to let us know if you’d consider being a “foster to adopt” family which means you would care for a dog immediately after being rescued for a minimum of two weeks through their intake and vetting process. Foster families have first option to adopt their foster dog.
Applications specific to a puppy should be aware that puppies are uncommon in rescue and typically our adopters are approved for a minimum of 8 months before a puppy becomes available.
Why do you ask so many questions?
Dogs coming from our rescue have ended up with us because someone along the way failed them.
Our commitment is dogs first, always, and we want to make sure to get the right match.
Maybe you have your heart set on Fluffy, but Fluffy is terrified of elevators and you live on the 12th floor of a condo building. Fluffy might not be the right dog for you, but with all the information we have we can show you some other matches that might be just what you are looking for!
We aren’t asking to be invasive; we’re getting to know you so we can help you welcome the best dog into your life!
What vaccines and vetting are included?
Every dog that is adopted through The Rescue Ranch Pups is fully vaccinated with a rabies vaccine & DHPPC vaccine, and spayed or neutered.
Dogs are tested for heartworm disease with a 4D IDEXX heartworm test which also tests for tick borne diseases. Heartworm positive dogs are treated for heartworm disease. All dogs receive monthly heartworm prevention.
Dogs are also tested for intestinal parasites and treated as recommended by our veterinarian.
They are also microchipped. The microchip will be transferred to you when you adopt. The Rescue Ranch will remain an emergency contact giving you an extra layer of protection.
Our dogs have seen a vet to ensure they are healthy and ready for adoption, however we cannot guarantee their health after adoption.
What do you require of adopters?
There are some things we ask of you.
First, please be patient as we are a volunteer run organization. We work very hard to answer your questions, comments, emails, and applications as quickly as possible.
Next, while we approach every application on a case by case basis, here are our guidelines:
Fence: No, we do not require a fence for every dog. However, some dogs will require a fenced in yard and will only be adopted into a home that meets that requirement. Most puppies will require a fenced yard. Other dogs are completely happy with on leash walks only.
While we’re talking about fencing, let’s touch on electric fencing.
We DO NOT recommend the use of electric fencing or underground fencing. This type of fencing does not restrict animals or people coming into your yard. We have simply heard too many horror stories to recommend their use and we suggest you thoroughly investigate other solutions.
Altered Animals: We require all pets in the home to be spayed or neutered prior to adopting a new pet. There are many proven health benefits to altering your pet including reduced risk of mammary or prostate cancers and the elimination of the risk of ovarian or testicular cancers.
Part of our commitment to promoting responsible pet ownership is our commitment to this spay/neuter policy.
There are a limited number of scenarios in which we will waive this requirement. If there is a medical reason that your vet does not recommend altering your pet we can waive the requirement with a letter from your veterinarian. In addition if your pet is currently seeking AKC Championship titles or actively involved in showing or competition sports that require dogs to remain unaltered while competing we can waive the requirement with records.
Vaccinations: We ask that all pets in the home be up to date on recommended vaccinations as dictated by your veterinarian, have current titer results, or a letter from your vet stating that they do not recommend your pet receive vaccination.
Remember, rabies vaccinations are required annually (or every 3 years with the 3-year vaccine in specific states & counties) and must be administered by a licensed veterinarian.
Heartworm Prevention: Heartworm prevention is the only absolute “deal breaker” for us. We do require your pet be receiving heartworm prevention and have proof of a negative heartworm test performed within the last calendar year.
Heartworm disease is a painful way for a pet to die and treatment once contracted is expensive, long, painful, and dangerous.
What happens if I can't keep the dog I've adopted from the Rescue Ranch?
All dogs who pass through the Rescue Ranch Pups receive a “Lifetime Membership” to rescue.
That means that EVER in the life of that dog something happens and the adoptive family can no longer care for the dog; the Rescue Ranch will accept the dog back into the Rescue.
Our commitment is always to the dog first, always, for the life of the dog.