The Adoption Process

Browse & Inquire

Start by exploring our available puppies and planned litters. Each listing tells you about the pairing, expected coat types and color possibilities, and estimated timing. Reach out through the contact form or application to introduce yourself — no obligation, just a conversation.

Submit Your Application

Our adoption application asks about your household, experience with dogs, your lifestyle, and what you're hoping for in a companion. It's not a test — it's a conversation starter. We review every application personally and we read what you write. Share as much as you'd like.

We'll reply within a few days. We may ask follow-up questions or schedule a brief call. If we're a good fit, we'll discuss litters that align with your preferences and set honest expectations about availability.

Deposit & Puppy Selection

Once approved, a $500 deposit holds your spot. Your place in the waitlist is set by deposit date, which determines your pick order when a litter arrives. The deposit applies toward your final adoption fee — it's not an extra charge. A signed deposit agreement accompanies every deposit.

When the litter arrives, we update and share puppy pics weekly. Selection is done in waitlist order — you'll let us know your pick based on what we share. Once you've chosen your pup, we can schedule a Facetime call. You may pass on any litter and stay on the list with your spot intact.

Weekly Puppy Updates

From birth through pickup, we share puppy pics weekly along with milestones, personality notes, and the moment when their eyes open. When your turn comes in waitlist order, we'll contact you directly with your selection options before going public with any availability. Once you've chosen your pup, we can schedule a Facetime call.

Once you've selected your puppy, we'll send a purchase contract covering the adoption terms, health guarantee, and any applicable agreements — spay/neuter for pet homes, or a breeding ethics agreement for Full AKC placements.

Going Home at 8 Weeks

Puppies are ready to go home at 8 weeks. Pickup is at an agreed-upon public location near our home in Rome, Georgia. We do not allow puppy pickups at our home.

Your puppy leaves with complete vet records, a starter packet (food sample, feeding schedule, care notes), and your signed health guarantee. The remaining balance of your adoption fee is due at or before pickup — we accept Cash, Zelle, Venmo, or PayPal (PayPal carries a 4% surcharge).

For an additional transportation fee, we may be able to meet you at another destination within a reasonable driving distance of Rome, Georgia. The meeting location, fee, and timing must be agreed upon in advance.

Ground transport or flight nanny arrangements may also be possible for out-of-area families — please contact us to discuss available options. Confirm all arrangements with us before booking flights or making other travel plans. We do not ship puppies as unaccompanied air cargo.