Shamrock Rescue Foundation saves dogs and other animals who are in danger of being put to death in public shelters. These animals often have little to no hope of a better life, or of a life, period. Without our intervention, many animals now living happy lives with loving families would not have had a chance. We do not discriminate as to breed, size or age. We are advocates for all animals who cannot be advocates for themselves. Our dogs are in foster homes or boarded until permanent homes can be found for them.

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All of our animals are examined by a veterinarian as soon as possible after we get them. Blood work is performed to ensure that they are healthy, or if they aren't, how we can get them healthy. If health care is necessary, we provide it. All are microchipped, spayed and neutered.

Note: The adoption application can be filled out before meeting the dog, upon meeting the dog, or after meeting the dog.

1. Initial discussion with potential adopters.

2. Meet and greet with dog (can be people and dogs or just people the first time).

3. Further meetings if needed to get dog and other pets in the home comfortable and/or get dog comfortable with adopters.

4. Home check (may be done after step 2/3 or concurrent with step 3).

5. Adoption agreement (we always take our dogs back if it doesn't work out).

6. Fee for most dogs: $200 (occasionally for an older dog or dog with medical issues the fee will be reduced or even waived in the case of a foster or someone who has provided care and monetary investment in the dog). We will refund the fee if the dog comes back to us within two weeks of adoption. After that period we keep the fee, but will always take the dog back.