Our Adoption Process

An image of Stray Animal Adoption Program fosters with their "foster fail" adopted puppy.
An image of Stray Animal Adoption Program foster sitting with his new adopted dog outside of Petsmart.
An image of a Stray Animal Adoption Program foster with her "foster fail" kitten.
A family of volunteers from Stray Animal Adoption Program with their newly adopted puppy.
A family of volunteers from Stray Animal Adoption Program with their newly adopted dog.
An image of a Stray Animal Adoption Program foster holding her newly adopted dog.
An image of a Stray Animal Adoption Program foster holding her newly adopted cat.
A man and woman who volunteer for SAAP holding their newly adopted dog.
A man and woman who volunteer for SAAP with their newly adopted kitten.
A woman at a local pet store squatting down next to her newly adopted dog.
A woman who volunteers for SAAP holding her newly adopted cat.
Two women holding their newly adopted dog.
A woman and her son with their newly adopted cat.
A family of volunteers from Stray Animal Adoption Program with their newly adopted dog.
A man and woman who volunteer for SAAP holding their newly adopted cat.
A man and woman who volunteer for SAAP holding their newly adopted puppy. Their two previously adopted dogs are sitting next to them.
An image of a Stray Animal Adoption Program foster holding her newly adopted kitten.
A family of volunteers from Stray Animal Adoption Program with their newly adopted puppy.
Two women sitting together holding their newly adopted puppy.
A woman holding and kissing her newly adopted puppy.
A woman, who volunteers and fosters for Stray Animal Adoption Program, squatting next to her newly adopted dog at a local pet store.

Free to Apply

Dog and cat adoption applications are free to complete with no obligation to adopt a pet. Applications can be submitted for specific animals or can be submitted for general approval to adopt from SAAP. Approval is valid for 6 months or one completed adoption, whichever comes first. Most adoption applications are reviewed within approximately 72 hours, but landlord checks and other factors may lengthen the review timeline.

Best Fit Rescue

As a best fit rescue, SAAP is committed to ensuring a best fit match for adoptive families and animals. We recognize that each animal is unique, and we work to understand the specific needs, temperament, and behavioral traits of each animal to ensure an appropriate match with potential adopters. Once approved, our adoption coordinators will help schedule a meet and greet to ensure an animal is the right fit prior to adoption.

Meet Your Match

While you may be approved to adopt an animal from SAAP, you may not be selected as the best fit applicant for the animal you are interested in. Please be patient and trust that we will help match you to your best fit family member! There are never any obligations to adopt an animal you meet at a meet and greet.

Please note: SAAP only adopts animals to residents of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.

Adoption Fee Information

Adoption fees must be paid in cash or check only. Applicable Kentucky Sales Tax will be added if the adoption is finalized in the state of Kentucky.

Senior Dogs

$80

Adult Dogs

$250

Puppies

$300

Kittens

$100

Adult Cats

$75

*Purebred or designer breeds (dog and cat) are subject to adjusted adoption fees. Senior dogs are dogs 8 years and older.

What’s included in the adoption fee?

SAAP ensures that all animals are in good health, have been spayed or neutered prior to adoption, and are microchipped. SAAP also ensures that all animals are up to date on age appropriate vaccinations, and current on heartworm and anti-flea preventative.

Commonly Asked Questions

About Our Adoption Process

  • SAAP ensures that all animals are in good health, have been spayed or neutered prior to adoption, and are microchipped. SAAP also ensures that all animals are up to date on age appropriate vaccinations, and current on heartworm and anti-flea preventative.

  • SAAP is an entirely volunteer-based rescue. Most adoption applications are reviewed within approximately 72 hours, but landlord checks and other factors may lengthen the review timeline.

  • We love our repeat adopters! A new application is required for each animal adopted. Approved applications are valid for 6 months or a completed adoption, whichever comes first.

  • Yes, SAAP does adopt to applicants who rent, but we will confirm with your landlord that pets are allowed on the property as well as any breed or size restrictions.

  • No, SAAP does not require adopters to have a fence to adopt a dog. You must be able to safely contain them via leash walking or tie outs.

  • As a best fit rescue, SAAP is committed to ensuring a best fit match for adoptive families and animals. Submitted and approved adoption applications have no obligation to adopt. Once approved, our adoption coordinators will help schedule a meet and greet to ensure an animal is the right fit prior to adoption.

  • SAAP is committed to best fit adoptions, and if you find that an adoptive animal is not the right fit for your home, the animal can be returned to SAAP so that we can help them find a better fit home.