adoption Application Fee

** BHNW only adopts to families in WA, OR, ID, BC Canada **

As a non-profit organization fueled by the generosity of our donors and the dedication of our volunteers, we require a $20.00 application fee via the PayPal "Pay Now" button below. This fee directly supports vital veterinary care for our foster dogs.

After submitting your online application, you will receive an automated confirmation email. If it doesn’t appear in your inbox, please check your spam or junk folder to ensure it was received.

Please understand that the application fee is non-refundable, regardless of whether your application advances through our process. Our adoption process is intentionally thorough and may include veterinary reference checks, landlord verification, interviews, home visits, and meet-and-greets.

Due to the number of applications we receive, not all applicants will be contacted immediately. Applications remain active in our system for one year and are reviewed when a dog becomes available. At that time, the foster parent and adoption coordinator carefully evaluate submissions to determine the best possible match based on each dog’s individual needs.

If your application is identified as a strong potential fit, a member of our team will reach out with next steps or to gather additional information.

We deeply appreciate the understanding of families who support our mission and share our commitment to prioritizing the well-being of our rescue dogs. Together, we can continue our life-saving work!

** BHNW only adopts to families in WA, OR, ID, BC Canada **