ADOPTION INFORMATION 
AND APPLICATION

Prospective adopters are extensively screened to ensure our retrievers are placed in the best possible permanent home. Each prospective family must fill out an application to start the adoption process.  Once the application is received and entered into our system, an AZRR volunteer will call you to conduct a telephone interview. Upon completion of the telephone interview you will again be contacted to schedule time for an AZRR volunteer to complete an in-home evaluation.   

All three phases of the adoption procedure will then be evaluated and the family will be notified of our decision.  We understand that this is a very involved and extensive process, but we are committed to making the best possible placements for our retrievers.  

At the time of the adoption, Adopters must sign a contract agreeing to return the adopted retriever to AZRR in the event the family is no longer able to care for the rescued retriever.

Adoption Fees:

Adoption fees are charged to help defray the medical expenses of the rescued retrievers.  Adoption fees range from $225 to $350 per dog and are based on age. 

Adoption Fees:

Puppies to the age of one year  -  $350
Ages 1 through 5 years  -               $300
Ages 6 through 9 -                          $250
Ages 9 and over -                           $225

Click here to download an Adoption Application
if you are unable to download a Word document, 
contact us and we will be happy to mail you one.  

Save the document to your computer, fill it out (or print) then...

You may mail your completed application to the address above or you may attach a completed document in an e-mail and send it to applications@azrr.org 
If you wish to fax your application, our fax number is 
(480) 946-8704.

Veterinary Information: 

AZRR retrievers are given a complete and thorough medical work up before being released for adoption.  Retrievers will receive a full physical, completed by an AZRR approved veterinarian, brought current on vaccinations (if needed), tested for Heartworms, spayed or neutered and microchipped.  Medical conditions are treated and the retriever will remain on medical hold until deemed ready to adopt.  AZRR will occasionally have a special needs retriever than may require ongoing medical treatment after adoption.  Those cases are handled on an individual basis.

Once I was alone without
anyone to love and you came
into my life.  I knew at once
that life had changed for me.

You've taught me how to live my life so peaceful and happy and
I have learned to smile,
My loneliness is no more.

Your outlook on life gives me hope, your smile each day,
your delight in visualizing
everything with no limits, 
it all brings so much joy. 

You took my heart.
you are my Heart Dog.

PJ, 2006