PAWS2FREEDOM
ADOPT
DOGS LOOKING FOR HOMES
Hello wonderful dog lovers and welcome to Paws2Freedom’s album of beautiful dogs looking for their forever homes.
Click on each picture to read their story and see more photos.
All of these lovely dogs are available for adoption. Some of them are already safe in foster here in the UK, whilst others are still waiting abroad with so much hope for their chance of catching the eye and heart of their very own person. Could it be you?
Our adoption process is designed to ensure the very best match between each dog and their new family. It includes an application form, a friendly telephone chat, home and garden videos, a home visit and finally a meet and greet with your chosen dog and all members of the household.
If everything goes well, your new companion can usually go home the very same day. The adoption contract is signed at this stage and the adoption donation becomes payable (£350 for dogs up to and including 9 years of age / £150 for dogs 10 years and older).
Every adoption includes rescue backup for life, ongoing support, and a place in the Paws2Freedom family.
If you have fallen in love with one of our beautiful dogs we would be delighted to hear from you.
You can contact us right here on our page with any questions you may have.
Jack
Born in Dubai, Jack came to the UK at just a year old, full of zest, energy and high hopes.
Sadly, he was placed in an inexperienced home, where he was treated unkindly…
Honey and Angel
Looking for a very special home together
Sometimes two rescue dogs find each other before they find their family. That is exactly what happened with Honey and Angel…
Our Adoption Process
Please only apply if you live within Cornwall or Devon, as we are unable to rehome outside these areas.
We want every adoption to be a happy and lasting match for both the dog and their new family. Our process is designed to help us get to know you, answer any questions you may have, and ensure the dog is heading to the right home.
Who Can Adopt?
We do not have an upper age limit for adopters, as we believe every application should be considered on its own merits. Our focus is always on matching the individual dog’s needs to the lifestyle, experience and circumstances of the home being offered.
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
While many of our dogs benefit from having a secure garden, we do occasionally consider homes without gardens or suitable flats and apartments where the individual dog’s needs can be fully met.
We warmly welcome applications from families with children and from homes with existing dogs, cats or other pets, provided the dog being considered is suitable for that environment. Every dog is different and our aim is always to find the right match for both the dog and their new family.
Before You Apply
We strongly encourage all prospective adopters to read our New Rescue Dog FAQs before applying.
Even experienced dog owners often find it valuable, particularly when adopting a rescue dog from overseas. Overseas dogs can take time to adjust to a completely new world, and understanding the settling-in process can make all the difference to a successful adoption.
We also ask that you familiarise yourself with Brucella Canis, especially if you are considering adopting one of our overseas dogs.
All of our overseas dogs are fully health tested before entering the UK, including screening for Brucella Canis. Paws2Freedom will not knowingly rehome any dog that has tested positive for Brucella Canis.
However, many UK veterinary practices now recommend a further Brucella test approximately three months after arrival. For this reason, it is important that adopters are registered with a veterinary practice that is comfortable treating overseas rescue dogs and understands current Brucella Canis guidance and testing protocols.
The more informed you are before adopting, the smoother and more enjoyable the transition will be for both you and your new companion.
Application Process
1: Once you’ve found a dog you’re interested in, please complete our adoption application form.
Please note: If you do not receive an acknowledgement from us within 24 hours, please email us. Occasionally forms go astray or technology decides not to cooperate, and we would hate to miss your application.
2: Once we have received your application, one of our team members will give you a call to chat through your application, answer any questions, and discuss the dog you are interested in.
This is an informal conversation and gives us an opportunity to get to know each other a little better before moving on to the next stage.
Many applications are either progressed or declined at this stage, saving applicants the time and effort of creating videos unnecessarily.
3: Following the phone call, we ask applicants to send us short videos of:
- The front of the property and road or lane outside
- The garden and any outdoor areas the dog will access
- Gates, fences and other security features
- The areas inside the home where the dog will spend most of its time
- A short video introducing yourselves and telling us a little about your family, lifestyle and why you would like to adopt
We know some people find this unusual, but these videos are incredibly helpful. They allow us to assess the environment for the individual dog’s needs and discuss any potential concerns before a home visit takes place.
The introduction video helps us put faces to names and get to know the people behind the application. Please don’t worry about making it perfect or professional – a relaxed and honest introduction is all we’re looking for.
Likewise, we are not looking for perfect homes. If there is something you know you’d like to improve or change, simply tell us. Many things can be discussed and addressed before a dog moves in, and we much prefer open conversations than surprises later on.
4: If everything looks suitable, we will arrange a home visit. This gives us an opportunity to meet you in person and ensure the proposed match feels right for everyone involved.
5: The next step is a meet and greet with the chosen dog and all members of the household, including resident dogs where applicable.
As our dogs are fostered in different locations throughout Cornwall and Devon, applicants should be prepared to travel to meet their chosen dog. The exact location will depend on where the dog is currently being cared for.
6: If the meet and greet goes well, the dog can usually go home on the same day. The adoption contract will be signed and your new adventure together can begin.
At this stage, the adoption donation becomes payable:
- £350 for dogs up to and including 9 years of age
- £150 for dogs aged 10 years and over
Our bank details will be included within the adoption contract.
Please note that all adoptions include rescue backup for life and ongoing support from the Paws2Freedom team should you ever need us.
Rescue Backup For Life
Every Paws2Freedom dog comes with rescue backup for life.
Should you ever need help with training, behaviour or settling-in issues, we are always happy to support you. If circumstances change and you can no longer keep your dog, we will take them back into our care through foster or sanctuary arrangements.
When you adopt from us, you become part of the Paws2Freedom family.
Staying In Touch
All we ask in return is that adopters keep in touch and send regular photo and video updates via WhatsApp, social media or other online methods.
During the first week especially, we like to stay in close contact to help with settling in and to celebrate those special first moments.
Our supporters, fosterers and rescue partners care deeply about the dogs they helped save and love receiving updates. We know our dogs well, remain genuinely interested in their lives, and are always delighted to see them thriving in their new homes.
We also organise occasional beach walks and get-togethers for our adopters and supporters.
If staying in touch with your rescue, sharing updates and being part of an ongoing community does not appeal to you, we kindly ask that you consider another rescue organisation whose approach may be a better fit.
Please note that, due to the nature of our process and ongoing support, we are unfortunately unable to accept adopters or fosterers who do not have internet access.
Thank you for considering a Paws2Freedom Dog.
Application Forms and FAQs
If you would like to complete an adoption or foster form, please use the link below which will take you directly to our Forms Page.
We suggest that you take the time to read our New Rescue Dog FAQs too.
LUCKY RESERVED DOGS
Helga
Helga was found abandoned on the streets of Bosnia. Luckily, she was taken in by the Bark Ark shelter, where she is now safe. But what she really longs for is a forever home of her own.