Adopting a Puppy
Adopting a new puppy is an exciting time, and it can also be overwhelming. From finding the right puppy to preparing your home for the new arrival, we’re here to help every step of the way.
How does it work?
1. Join the Wait List - It’s Free!
1. Join the Wait List - It’s Free!
1. Join the Wait List - It’s Free!
First, fill out the interest form below to join the Wait List and let us know you're considering adopting a puppy. You don't have to wait until you've made a decision. Whether you want a puppy now or in awhile - we’ll keep you updated on our litters.
Questions? Feel free to call, text or email.
2. Let’s Chat
1. Join the Wait List - It’s Free!
1. Join the Wait List - It’s Free!
If you filled out an interest form and are considering a puppy from one of our upcoming litters, then it’s time to chat!
When you’re ready to talk about adoption, we’ll schedule a quick phone or Zoom call. During the call we’ll answer any questions, go over the adoption process and discuss what you’re looking for in a puppy.
3. Deposit
1. Join the Wait List - It’s Free!
4. Pregnancy Confirmed & Litter Match
When you’re ready to reserve a puppy from a litter, it’s time to submit a deposit. The deposit will secure your reservation and litter pick order, in the order they are received.
If for some reason a litter doesn’t work out, then we’ll forward your deposit to an upcoming or future litter. [Remaining balance is due on take home day].
4. Pregnancy Confirmed & Litter Match
4. Pregnancy Confirmed & Litter Match
4. Pregnancy Confirmed & Litter Match
Based on the info we gather from the application and our call, we‘ll pair new owners with the litter that best matches their needs (either an available, upcoming or future litter). Once the mama for the litter of choice is confirmed pregnant, we’ll confirm litter matches with those on the wait list.
5. Puppy Pick
4. Pregnancy Confirmed & Litter Match
6. Take home day!
When the puppies are about 6 weeks of age, we will match new owners to a puppy from the litter. We’ll help owners choice their puppy based on the order of reservation deposit. We will guide each new owner to select the puppy that best matches their lifestyle and needs, based on each puppy’s personality, temperament, coat type and energy level. We’ll also schedule a visit or zoom call for new owners to meet their puppies.
Need help preparing your home? Checkout our Smith & Doodles Blog for tips.
6. Take home day!
4. Pregnancy Confirmed & Litter Match
6. Take home day!
When the puppies are 8-10 weeks old, they can go home to their forever families! We’ll schedule a time to pick up your pup, and send you home with a new puppy care package.
Want to enroll your pup in Puppy Kindergarten? Check out our programs on the Pricing & Supplies page.
Not in Oregon? Not a problem!
Traveling with a New puppy + Courier Service
For clients that are not local, we got you! We‘ll guide you through the process of traveling with a new puppy - whether by car or plane. We also offer a courier service to hand deliver a puppy to their new owners, via major airports in the United States.
