FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
WHAT IS THE ADOPTION PROCESS?
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APPLICATION: Complete the online Adoption Application​
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HOME CHECK: Send us your home check video submission of your home, including the yard and the entire fence line. This helps us know that the yard is secure and has no holes or gaps where the pet might escape. Please text your video to 972.885.7868 or email to adopt@flyingbrescue.org
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PRE-SCREEN: Our goal is to expedite the adoption process, Within 48 hours, our team will review your application, conduct reference and vet checks on currently owned pets to ensure that your current pets are up-to-date on vaccines and heartworm preventative; or check on previous pets if you do not currently have a pet. We may need schedule a call with your for any additional questions we may have or you may have.
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INTRODUCTORY CALL: We are certain that you will have many questions about our adoptable pets. There are many nuances to the animals in our care - their likes and dislikes, day-to-day routine, etc. and we want to make sure the transition to a new home is seamless. Reciprocally, we will have questions regarding how the new pet will be integrated into your home and expectations for her continued care and welfare.
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MEET & GREET: From here we are happy to schedule a personal Meet & Greet opportunity for you, any family members and your current dog. This often helps determine if the match is in the best interest of your household and for pet. Keep in mind, that animals that will get along great, may not do so at the first meeting.
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ADOPTION: If it's a match, we finalize the Adoption Agreement and arrange for the pet to join you in their forever home.
HOW MUCH ARE THE ADOPTION FEES?
As a 501(c)(3) donation-based animal rescue, we do not receive any public funding. Generally, the adoption fee, which is a tax-deductible donation, ranges from $275.00 - $550.00,
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This cost covers medical expenses, plus food, monthly preventatives, and supplies needed for all of the pets being taken care of at the rescue or in the foster home. All pets will be current on vaccines, heartworm preventative, flea/tick preventative, microchipped, and will be spayed/neutered* before adoption.
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*We allow our puppies to go home after their second round of puppy shots and your adoption fee includes a free voucher at one of our partner veterinary clinics; or $100.00 reimbursement for the last round of shots and its mandatory spay/neuter surgery.
DO YOU ADOPT OUT OF STATE?
YES! We are always looking for the right forever home for our pets. We list dogs in destination cities to help them be seen by adopters willing to welcome a pup from out of state. If you’re open to saving a life through transport, ours pup are ready for you.
We partner with only the most reputable and experienced animal transport services.
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How it works:
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Adoption application → approval•
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Transport scheduled (typically 2–3 weeks)
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Dog arrives in destination city for pickup by adopter
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Important details:
✔ Transport fees are in addition to the adoption fee
✔ We provide updates and coordination throughout the process
✔ Adopters must be flexible on exact arrival dates due to transport logistics
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Please apply for an out-of-state pet only if you understand and are comfortable with the transport process.
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WHAT IS THE ADOPTION
3-3-3 RULE?
Imagine if you had to pack up your life, all of your life history - good and bad - and move in with complete strangers. Strangers that already had a family - maybe a loud family. How would you react?​
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Animals aren't much different. They need time to decompress, get oriented, and build trust. Keeping the 3-3-3 Rule in mind when adopting a new pet will make the transition easier for everyone.
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First 3 Days: Your new dog is trying to figure out their new home and family; they may be scared and withdrawn; eating and drinking little; and testing boundaries.
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​After 3 Weeks: Your new dog is feeling more comfortable, they have figured out they will live with you and start getting into a routine; you'll get glimpses of your dog's real personality, and you may start seeing some behavior issues. Hang in there!
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After 3 Months: Your dog has become a part of the family and is set in a routine; they feel secure; and the trust and bond you've worked so hard for will continue to deepen.
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MOST IMPORTANT: Give your dog a little space and let them to go at their own pace. Don’t throw in the towel. Enjoy this time bonding and watching your new best friend blossom!