STEP 1: SUBMIT A QUESTIONNAIRE
Complete an online questionnaire or complete one in-person. To start the process, you must meet with the pet in person. Online Adoption Questionnaire
 
STEP 2: REFERENCE & BACKGROUND CHECK
Once you submit your Adoption Questionnaire to us, we will perform a reference check with the information provided. (We do verify all information provided on the adoption questionnaire.)
 
STEP 3: SPEAK WITH AN ADOPTION COUNSELOR
The Adoption Counselor can review your questionnaire with you and provide more information about the pet of your choice. 
 
STEP 4: BOARD REVIEW & APPROVAL
Once the above steps are completed The Board of Directors will meet and discuss you application in regard to approval. You will receive an email from our Director of Operations & Compliance with your application status and the next steps.
 
STEP 5: INTRODUCTIONS
Upon approval we will have you schedule your official meet & greet. Any current dogs in the home are encouraged to come in for the scheduled dog introduction. Potential adopters must speak with an Adoption Counselor to schedule meet & greet sessions.
 
STEP 6: ADOPTION FINALIZATION
We will email you the Adoption Contract to sign. At this time we will collect the adoption fee and schedule a date for your new fur baby to go to their FOREVER HOME!

*To expedite the process, please email the following items to adoptions@darstx.org

• Current pets’ vet records.

• Proof of current residence pet policy.

• Unexpired Texas Driver’s License of anyone over 18 years old living in your home.