Adopt a dog
Find the dog you didn't know you were waiting for.
Every Potter's Angels dog is fostered in a real home, vet-checked, and matched to the right family with care.
The process
How adoption works.
Same simple, transparent process for every dog. Built around finding the right match, not the fastest one.
- 01
Browse available dogs
See who's currently in foster on our AdoptAPet shelter page below. Each dog has photos, an age, breed type, and a short bio written by their foster.
- 02
Submit application
When you find a dog who feels like the one, fill out our 10-minute application. We use it to learn about your home, household, and lifestyle.
- 03
Meet your match
Approved applicants meet the dog at the foster home. The foster shares everything they've learned about the dog — quirks, routines, and all.
- 04
Bring them home
Sign the adoption contract, pay your adoption fee, and head home with your new family member. We're here for support, always.
Adoption fees
What it costs to adopt.
Every fee covers the dog's medical care, foster supplies, and helps fund the next rescue. 100% goes back to the rescue.
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
| Puppy to 5 years | $450 |
| 6 to 8 years | $400 |
| 9 years and older | $250 |
Senior Citizen Program
Adopters age 65+ adopting a dog 9+ years old qualify for a discounted fee. Senior people, senior dogs, perfect match. Learn more.
- Spay / neuter (if old enough)
- Vaccines up-to-date
- Microchipped & vet-checked
Available now
Browse our available dogs.
Our live AdoptAPet shelter listing — every dog currently in foster, updated as they come in and go home.
Live listings
Browse every dog on AdoptAPet.
Names, bios, ages, and adoption status — kept current on our AdoptAPet shelter page. Filters, breed search, and the best mobile experience all live there.
Don't see the right dog? New dogs arrive every week — check back, or follow us on Instagram and Facebook for first-look posts.
Cats too
We rescue cats, too.
A small number of cats come through our foster network alongside the dogs. Meet a few currently looking for their forever people.
Cat adoption fees
What it costs to adopt a cat.
Every fee covers vet care, spay/neuter (when age-appropriate), vaccines, and foster supplies. 100% goes back to the rescue.
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
| Kittens | $150 |
| 13 months to 9 years old | $100 |
| 10 years and older | By donation |
Live listings
Browse cats on AdoptAPet.
Our cats are listed on the same AdoptAPet shelter page as the dogs. Names, bios, and adoption status — all kept current there.
FAQ
Adoption questions, answered.
Spay/neuter (if old enough), age-appropriate vaccines, deworming, flea/tick treatment, microchip, a vet exam, and any medical care the dog received while in foster. We never ask adopters to cover backlog medical bills.
Outside Vermont?
We adopt across New England.
We regularly place dogs in Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts. For homes farther away, we can usually accommodate with a transport plan and an in-person home visit from a trusted partner rescue.
Ready to start an application?
It takes about 10 minutes. We'll review and follow up within 3 business days.