Adopt, Don’t Shop

Adoption Process

Adopting a dog is a big life decision, and we want to help ensure you’re fully ready to welcome your new family member—forever. Our goal is for your home to be their last stop on their journey to finding love and security.

The first step in the adoption process is research—take time to learn which type of dog best fits your home, family and lifestyle. If you find a dog at Hank’s Haven that feels like the perfect match, please complete our Adoption Application.

Once we review your application, we’ll contact any applicants who are the most compatible. The first step is to complete a home visit, followed up by interviews with your vet and personal references. The last step in the adoption approval process is to arrange a meet and greet with your potential new family member. Please keep in mind that this process can take time. We never rush adoptions because we always put the dogs’ best interests first. Your patience means the world to us—and we promise, the dogs are worth it!

Adoption Fees

(More details can be found under FAQs on our ‘About Us’ tab)

Dogs

  • Puppies (born in care): $800
    Note: Adoption fees for litters born in our care may vary due to higher associated costs.
  • Dogs (7 years and under): $800
  • Senior Dogs (8+ years): $400
  • Medical or Special Needs Dogs: Fees determined on a case-by-case basis

Cats

  • Cats (8 years and under): $200
  • Senior Cats (8+ years): $100
  • Feral Barn/Shop Cats: Adoption by donation

What’s Included

All Dogs

  • Up-to-date, age-appropriate vaccinations
  • Spay/neuter
  • Microchip
  • One month of complimentary pet insurance
  • For dogs from heartworm hotspot regions (e.g., Georgia): 3 months of heartworm prevention provided upon arrival in Canada

Since Georgia is a heartworm hotspot, dogs adopted from this area must remain on prevention for at least one year after treatment or arrival. Details will be discussed with adopters before finalizing the adoption.

  • Complimentary training sessions with our founder and trainer, Nicole, of Inked K9 Krew

All Cats

  • Up-to-date, age-appropriate vaccinations
  • Spay/neuter
  • Microchip
  • One month of complimentary pet insurance