ADOPTION FEES

DOGS CATS
Adults (11 months and older) $350 Adults/ Teens (6 months and older) $200
Teens (7 - 10 months) $400 Kittens (up to 6 months) $225
Puppies (through 6 months) $450

Q&A

  • Do I need to fill out an adoption application if I don't know who I want to adopt?

    Walk-ins are welcome at our Fort Lupton Shelter.   Please fill out an adoption application prior to coming in.  If you don't know who you want to meet, please fill out an application and leave the animal name blank, we will be more than happy to help you find your new family memeber.


  • What are the requirements to adopt?

    All adopters must be over the age of 21, have identification showing current residence, and an approved copy of lease if renting showing that you can have a dog/cat in your home.  


    In addition to the items above, all family members (even kids) must be present for the meet & greet.  


    If you are adopting and currently have a dog in your home, we require that your dog also be present for a meet and greet prior to adopting.


    If you currently have pets in your home they must all be spayed or neutered. 


    If you are adopting a cat, you must agree to keep the cat as an indoor cat.

OUR HEALTH GUARANTEE

We guarantee all of our adopted animals for 30 days post-adoption for things that may have been incubating or existed prior to adoption, as long as all follow up is done through our clinic in Fort Lupton or with permission from a Soul Dog staff member to use a referral veterinary clinic of our choosing. Any expenses incurred otherwise will be the sole responsibility of the adopter. Please call our shelter at 303-857-6789 seven days a week from 10-5 for assistance and leave a private message on our Facebook page (Soul Dog Rescue) if it is after hours.


These things are covered under our health guarantee:

 

  • Skin conditions (mange, ringworm, mites)(We do not cover skin conditions brought on by allergies or irritations post adoption)
  • URI (upper respiratory infection in cats, kennel cough in dogs)
  • Parvo, Distemper, Valley Fever, Ehrlichia and other viruses
  • Internal/External Parasites (Ticks and Fleas, Coccidia and Giardia) 

 

These things are NOT covered under our health guarantee:

 

  • Broken or fractured bones, ligament tears and injuries after adoption
  • Obstructions/Blockages from swallowed objects in the home after adoption
  • Additional Vaccines
  • Cosmetic procedures such as dew claws, cherry eyes, non-reducible hernias, and other issues deemed as "cosmetic" by our staff

 


BRINGING A SOUL DOG ANIMAL INTO YOUR HOME

The majority of our animals are rescued directly off of the reservations in the Four Corners area. Many are coming from harsh living conditions without regular access to clean water and regular food sources. Most have never seen a veterinarian or received vaccinations, and very few are sterilized upon arrival. Most rez animals stay outside all of the time. With a life full of hurdles and not knowing where a next meal might come from, many rez animals are what we call "food bossy", meaning they want to hoard all available food when it's available, for themselves. They often linger over animals while they eat and then lick their bowls or push them away from their own food. For this reason we recommend new dog adopters feed their new rez dog or cat separately until the behavior is understood. 

Reservation animals are typically free-roaming and not kept confined in a house or fenced yard. For this reason, stairs, washing machines, vacuums and other appliances may be scary at first. Luckily rez animals are known for being exceptionally smart and adaptable, so if given adequate time to adjust, they usually adapt and thrive. The upside to free-roaming animals is that they have learned to get along with other animals and the majority do well with other dogs and cats. 

Shower rez animals with food/water, love, attention and positive reinforcements to help them gain trust and they make the best of companions and a wonderful addition to the family!

Bringing a New Animal Home:
  1. Just like humans, animals need an adjustment period to adapt to their new lives and environment. The change from the shelter to a home can be a large one, so patience and consistent positive training will pay big dividends for you and your new addition. 
  2. Crate training is recommended for new dogs and puppies. This provides a "safe" space during transition and can aid in potty-training and also protect your home while dogs transition. The crate should provide enough space for a comfortable bed and your dog to lie comfortably but not much bigger. 
  3. Dog/cat proof your home and yard by checking for electrical wires, holes or openings in fences, loose toys and other items that can be ingested, and things that may be problematic. 
  4. Our animals eat a variety of food, both canned and dry, while under our care. We recommend transitioning animals by feeding both types of food initially to keep up a good appetite. There is no reason to feed the most expensive food on the market, unless that's your preference, but please avoid feeding the cheapest foods on the market. We recommend falling somewhere in the middle of the market. Grain free has come under fire and is controversial so please read up before feeding these foods. 

If the adoption just isn't a fit for your home or the animal, we will gladly take the animal back and re-home them, regardless of time lapsed from adoption. Please call the shelter at 303-857-6789 if you need assistance with an adopted animal.