Copper's Dream Rescue
  • DOGS
    • Puppies
    • Dogs over 6 months
    • Experienced owners
  • KITTENS
  • Bunnies
  • ADOPT
    • Adoption events
    • Adoption Process >
      • Adoption application
      • Adoption policies
      • Adoption fees
      • Pay adoption fee
  • DONATE
    • Valentine's Day 2023
    • Make a general donation
    • Almost Home Kennels
    • Van Donation
    • More ways to give
    • T-Shirts & More
    • Sponsor a dog
    • Honors and tributes
    • Corporate matching
    • Vehicle Donations
    • Maddie's Fund
  • FOSTER
    • Foster
    • Moms and Pups
    • More ways to help
    • I'm a foster
  • ABOUT
    • About us
    • Team
    • Contact
    • Blog
    • Success >
      • Recent Adoptions
      • 2022 Adoptions
      • 2021 Adoptions
      • Happy endings
      • Before and after
    • Resources >
      • Training
      • Partners
      • Vets
      • Pet insurance
      • Re-homing

Adoption application

Before you apply...

This is a 10-15 year (animal's lifetime) commitment. We are seeing increased returns from people not realistically evaluating the depth of time and commitment required to socialize, train, and care for their adopted family members. Please research thoroughly and think deeply if you are prepared to adopt.
Adopting a dog during a pandemic
  • Remember your new dog will need the same walks, training, and investment when life returns to "normal". This is a forever family member.
  • Socialization is still critical.
  • Many trainers are offer online sessions. 
  • Work in dog alone time (crated or in a pen out of sight) to avoid them developing separation anxiety.
  • If you are looking to adopt a puppy while working from home, please know they are still a huge time investment and accommodating both can be very challenging 
After you apply
  • Once you submit your application, it can take up to 5 days for us to get back to you.
  • Please check your spam folder in case our reply ends up there.

Outside the SF Bay Area?
  • Note for those outside of California: ​We require in-person meetings with the animals and our team, and we don't ship animals. 
dog app
kitten app
Woof! We're an all-breed dog rescue serving the San Francisco Bay Area. 
ADOPT A DOG
Puppies under 6 months
Dogs over 6 months old
​ABOUT US
Our story
Meet the board of directors
FOSTER A DOG
Learn about fostering

RESOURCES
Training
Re-homing

DONATE TO HELP DOGS
Make a general donation
Sponsor a dog
VOLUNTEER
Learn how to help
  • DOGS
    • Puppies
    • Dogs over 6 months
    • Experienced owners
  • KITTENS
  • Bunnies
  • ADOPT
    • Adoption events
    • Adoption Process >
      • Adoption application
      • Adoption policies
      • Adoption fees
      • Pay adoption fee
  • DONATE
    • Valentine's Day 2023
    • Make a general donation
    • Almost Home Kennels
    • Van Donation
    • More ways to give
    • T-Shirts & More
    • Sponsor a dog
    • Honors and tributes
    • Corporate matching
    • Vehicle Donations
    • Maddie's Fund
  • FOSTER
    • Foster
    • Moms and Pups
    • More ways to help
    • I'm a foster
  • ABOUT
    • About us
    • Team
    • Contact
    • Blog
    • Success >
      • Recent Adoptions
      • 2022 Adoptions
      • 2021 Adoptions
      • Happy endings
      • Before and after
    • Resources >
      • Training
      • Partners
      • Vets
      • Pet insurance
      • Re-homing