Our Adoption Process:

  • All applications are first considered based on the individual needs of the dog we are placing (other dogs in the home, lifestyle, etc).

  • Our next step is to check veterinary references. We will give your veterinary clinic a call to ensure all current and previous pets are up to date on preventative care, spayed/neutered and have received recommended treatments.

  • Now the fun part! We will contact you via phone just to chat about what your lifestyle is like, your expectations of a new dog and answer any questions you have for us.

  • Lastly, we will schedule a home visit. We aren’t looking for dust bunnies but it’s important to be sure we are placing our dogs in a safe environment and setting them up to succeed.

  • Please understand that our adoptions are NOT done on a first-come, first-served basis. Our goal is to place our rescue Scotties in the most ideal home possible based on their needs, personality, behavior past history, and health situation. It is our priority to confidently know that the home we select is the perfect fit for the dogs in our care and your family.

 FAQs

 

  • We are based out of Spartanburg, SC but our volunteers (transport, evaluation, fosters) are located all over the southeastern US.

  • Yes. Our goal is to find the best possible fit for each dog. We will adopt to homes as far north as Pennsylvania and as far south as Florida.

  • Fenced yards are not a requirement. This is based on each dog as an individual. For example, for a dog who is a flight risk or has minimal socialization, a securely fenced yard may be needed. For our more confident, social dogs, being out and about could be what’s best for them.

  • Yes. If there is a medical need that prevents current pets from being spayed/neutered we are happy to discuss this but as a general rule of thumb we do require all other pets in the home to be spayed/neutered.

  • Our adoption fee is $400 and includes EVERYTHING our dogs need to be happy and healthy. Every Scottie adopted from STRSE will be spayed/neutered, microchipped, fully vaccinated, bloodwork (chemistry and CBC), urinalysis, heart worm tested (confirmed negative) and current on preventions. Any dog who is heart worm positive is treated while in our care. They will have any and all medical concerns throughly addressed with our trusted veterinary teams. This often includes dental cleanings. Providing comprehensive veterinary care prior to adoption is our top priority.

  • While Scotties are our focus and priority, as resources (foster homes, funds, etc) allow, we will also assist in breeds who share similar needs. Examples are Cairn Terriers, Westies, Schnauzers, etc.

  • No. Since each dog needs a very different home, we consider applications based whatever those needs are. If you have submitted an application in the past and would like it to apply to a current dog you will need to submit a new application. We get a lot of requests and this helps streamline the process so we have more time to focus on the dogs who need us.

  • 21 years or older.