Adopt

Interested in adopting a dog, cat, or small animal? You've come to the right place! All of our animals available for adoption will be examined by a veterinarian, vaccinated, combo-tested, de-wormed, micro-chipped, and will be spayed/neutered. Every dog is sent home with a martingale collar and ID Tag, and every animal will go home with a supply of the food they’re accustomed to eating.

When you walk out, you don’t leave RBARI. We continue to offer support post-adoption by calling our new families to check and see how their new companion is adjusting home and offering guidance if needed. We, of course, love to see how our alumni are doing so we ask for photos and stories to be shared at adoptlove@rbari.org.

Adoption Process

RBARI is currently open for appointment only for approved applicants. Please see our adoption process below.

1. Submit Application - Once your application is sent, you will receive an email with instructions/next steps. Please allow our dedicated team up to one week to process your application! If you have further questions or would like a status update on your application, please email adoptlove@rbari.org or call 201-337-5180 ex. 113.
2. Approve Application - Our team will perform all relevant veterinary and landlord references and will notify you if we have any questions. Please look out for an email from Adopets for any relevant notifications.
3. Meet the Pet - Once your application is approved, our staff will call your family and schedule a time for you to meet the animal of interest. All humans and necessary animals in the household should plan on meeting the new pet. This ensures that everyone - 2 legs or 4 - get along!
4. Take the Pet Home - Once all family members meet with our team, and everyone approves of the match, you can take home your new family member home at that time!
5. Sign Adoption Contract - You will be sent the adoption paperwork, and further information that is needed to complete the adoption.

Please note, we are unable to put animals on hold/reservation. Applicants are approved based on meeting the needs of the animals. If you have any further questions, please email adoptlove@rbari.org.