- Saved By Fate Dog Rescue allows out-of-state dog adoptions. However, the adopter, their entire family, and any resident dogs must come to Kentucky to meet the SBF dog first before starting the 2-week adoption trial period. Should the adoption not work out, the adopter is responsible for returning the SBF dog to its foster home in Kentucky. Out-of-state cat adoptions will be approved on a case-by-case basis.
- Saved By Fate Dog Rescue does not place female dogs together if they are within 3 years of age. This policy was put in place after multiple instances of females in the same home reaching the age of maturity, and one or both became aggressive with each other, causing fights. The SBF adoptions team does everything in our power to ensure that our dogs stay in their forever homes and are not returned to us so that we can focus on saving the lives of more dogs.
- Saved By Fate Dog Rescue does not adopt out puppies from the same litter or of the same age due to the high risk of "Littermate Syndrome." Puppies the same age – whether they’re related or not – can develop a bond so strong that it causes behavioral issues. Sometimes this causes difficulty with training, when the puppies become such a distraction to each other that it prohibits them from learning from or listening to their leader. Other times, they become aggressive with each other as they age (more common in females). Click here for more info.
- To ensure the safety and well-being of all kittens and cats adopted from Saved By Fate Dog Rescue, we require indoor-only forever homes. Outdoor cats are vulnerable to dangers like traffic, predators (dogs, coyotes), fights with other animals, and exposure to diseases and poisons. Indoor cats typically live longer, healthier lives than their outdoor counterparts.
- All animals are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up-to-date on all shots before adoption. All microchips stay registered to Saved By Fate Dog Rescue but we allow each adopter to request that their contact information be added to the registration.
- Our Policy on Emotional Support Animals (ESAs): At Saved By Fate Dog Rescue, we believe deeply in the human-animal bond and the vital role dogs can play in providing comfort, companionship, and emotional support. We recognize the importance of Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) for individuals with legitimate mental and emotional health needs, and we support responsible placements that prioritize the well-being of both the animal and the person. However, we also believe in ethical practices and transparency when it comes to housing and pet ownership. As such, our organization does not support or condone the use of online ESA registration services for the sole purpose of circumventing property management policies or pet restrictions. These practices often undermine the legitimacy of ESAs and can result in unintended consequences for both animals and their guardians. Additionally, we do not have the time nor resources to work with property managers to obtain approval for applicants to adopt one of our animals as an ESA; Obtaining approval through the property manager is the responsibility solely of the applicant.
After an application is submitted, a member of our Adoptions team will be in touch by email within 72 hours. Please do not reach out to Saved By Fate Dog Rescue before then. Our volunteers process applications as quickly as possible, but the dogs need us too!
If at any point during the application process, you adopt elsewhere or wish to withdraw your app, please let us know ASAP.
