The Milo Foundation rescues adoptable at-risk animals from high-kill shelters throughout California, gets them miscrochipped, vaccinated, heartworm tested and spay/neutered before adoption, matches them to homes best suited to provide lifetime care, rehabilitates those who need it, offers sanctuary at our 283 acre Sanctuary in Mendocino County, CA to those who are not placed, and educates the public about responsible pet guardianship, including spay/neuter.

Potential adopters fill out an adoption application. Staff reviews the application to ensure the adopter is qualified and a good fit for the animal. Adopters sign an adoption contract and a release of liability. They must be responsible, have a steady residence, be able to provide proper care and healthcare for the animal, and in general be able to meet the needs of the specific animal and its activity level, disposition, etc.