Adoption Process
Please keep these things in mind when considering whether to apply for an ONCR dog:
The adoption process for ONCR dogs is as follows:
Please note: We often receive several applications for each dog we have. This is especially true for puppies. Because we are an all volunteer group, not every application will have a home visit. If the application doesn’t indicate the family would be a good fit for that particular dog or puppy, one of our adoption coordinators will contact you to discuss other dogs that may be a better match. There are often applications from locations that we simply don’t have the time or resources to be able to conduct a home visit, especially quickly. We try to have volunteers in areas within 2 hours of Burlington and Alamance County NC. With also work with other rescues that will sometimes do home visits for us.
- We adopt only primarily indoor pets who are to be considered part of your family. We will not adopt out one of our dogs to anyone intending to keep them outdoors
- A fenced yard for exercise needs is preferred but not required depending on the needs of the individual dog
- Our adoption fee includes spay/neuter, deworming, heartworm testing, vaccinations and microchip
- Adoption fees vary by dog
The adoption process for ONCR dogs is as follows:
- Application is submitted online and reviewed (approximately 3-5 days)
- References are checked (please advise your references to return our call/email quickly) (approx 2-3 days)
- A home visit is conducted to meet the family and see where the dog will be living (depending on your location, 2-10 days)
- A meet & greet with the dog is arranged (this can be done at same time as home visit)
- All adoptions begin with a two week trial (the check for adoption fee not cashed until trial period is over)
Please note: We often receive several applications for each dog we have. This is especially true for puppies. Because we are an all volunteer group, not every application will have a home visit. If the application doesn’t indicate the family would be a good fit for that particular dog or puppy, one of our adoption coordinators will contact you to discuss other dogs that may be a better match. There are often applications from locations that we simply don’t have the time or resources to be able to conduct a home visit, especially quickly. We try to have volunteers in areas within 2 hours of Burlington and Alamance County NC. With also work with other rescues that will sometimes do home visits for us.
Dogs available for Adoption
Non-local adoptions
Our current focus is on the Northbound Dogs program so all dogs pulled from shelters or accepted into the program are transferred to our rescue partners in the PA/DC/VA area.
Join us to foster so we can save more dogs! Apply online and we'll be in touch with you to match you with a foster dog that fits your home and family. Foster dogs stay a few days to 5 weeks, depending on the timing of the next scheduled Transport Day. Our foster dogs vary in both age and size and we can usually find a match for you - there are many many dogs who need saving!
Learn more here.
Join us to foster so we can save more dogs! Apply online and we'll be in touch with you to match you with a foster dog that fits your home and family. Foster dogs stay a few days to 5 weeks, depending on the timing of the next scheduled Transport Day. Our foster dogs vary in both age and size and we can usually find a match for you - there are many many dogs who need saving!
Learn more here.
