Adoption Process
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(last updated 05/06/24)
First and foremost, THANK YOU for deciding to adopt an animal in need! You are saving a life when doing so. The adoption process is as follows:
If you see a pet you are interested and have any questions before submitting an application, you can reach out to us either through social media or email. You can find our contact information on our contact page. You can also find links to our social media pages on our get involved page.
If you have decided you want to put in an application for the pet you are interested in, please click the button under the image to the right that will lead you to our online adoption application. Once your application has been completed and submitted, it will take a few days to be processed. We will reach out to you about the approval of your application. Please know that as some pets receive multiple applications, we go with what we think the best match is for that animal, and where we think they will have the most success. We will try our best to notify you if the pet you are interested in has been adopted.
Once your application has been reviewed, we will arrange a time to discuss details about your application and the pet you are interested in, and also go over any questions about the process. In order to adopter with our rescue, we require the following:
- Must be 21 years or older to adopt
- Must have landlord approval to adopt the pet you are interested in (this only applies if you are a tenant)
- Current pets must be spayed/neutered, and up to date on vaccinations and preventions.
Approved Applications are required for meet and greets.
(Since our rescue operates out of the Charleston and Charlotte areas, we have listed each animal's location at the bottom of their profile. Our rescues do not have to be adopted in the city they are fostered in).
Adoptable Pets
Archangels litter
Born 2/28, our "Archangels" litter consisted of 6 boys both brown and black. They were lucky to be born in a foster home and not on the concrete floor of a loud shelter which is where we pulled their mom from. They are now 8 weeks old and ready for their forever homes! We are unsure what breeds they are made up of, but their mom (Poppy) is definitely a pittie mix of some sort. They will likely be close to her size (around 45-50 pounds) when full grown.
The puppies have been dewormed and started on their medical care. Their neuters are already scheduled, and if adopted prior to their appointment, adopters will be responsible for getting them to the vet in North Charleston, but the cost remains covered by the rescue. The rescue will assist the adopters for the final vaccinations that each puppy will need. **We do not adopt out siblings together. **
Adoptable Mikey - Mikey is curious, mischievous, and super snuggly. He is your typical rambunctious puppy who plays hard and sleeps hard.
Adoptable Raef (PENDING) - Fostered with his brother Mikey, although smaller in size, he makes up for the size difference in spunk! He is very sweet, loves to explore in the yard, and nap on his back with his paws in the air.
Adoptable Gabe - Gabe was the smallest of his brothers and we worried about him surviving when he was first born. He proved himself a fighter and has been a healthy boy despite still being smaller than his brothers. Gabe is very snuggly and loves to play with his foster siblings, including a kitten in the home. He is such a funny, loving boy!
Adoptable Cam - Cam is very playful and loves to play tug of war. He is always playing and snuggling with his siblings. His favorite time of day is mealtime! He is getting the hang of going potty outside but is doing great for his age. He sleeps through the night.
Adoptable Joe - Sweet Joe was the only one from his litter to grow a fuzzy coat. He is very much a lover boy content to lay on the couch with you. He does love to romp around and play with his brothers as well. He is getting the hang of going potty outside but doing well for his age. He sleeps through the night.
Adoptable Zak - Zak is a very playful boy. He likes to wrestle with his brothers and play tug of war. He loves to play outside. He is still getting the hang of going potty outside but doing great for his age. He sleeps through the night.
(all puppies are located in Charleston SC).
izzy
Izzy is a young adult coonhound who weighs about 60 pounds. She came to BBAR by way of a local, rural shelter where she was brought in as a stray in horrible emaciated condition with skin issues, double ear infections, and beyond full of worms. After spending 30+ days in a crate in the medical unit at the shelter, rarely being taken out (if at all), we pulled her into the rescue to begin her healing journey. Here are some notes from her foster family:
"Izzy has been a loving, sweet, and gentle soul from the get-go; albeit scared, confused and cautious of her new surroundings. She has been living with us since mid-February, and has had quite the glow up in both looks (hello, gorgeous Izzy!), personality, and confidence. She is dog & kid friendly, and has never met a stranger. She actually really seems to love men, and would do well in a house that has a male present (but not necessary). She would definitely thrive in a home with another dog, as her current foster brother has been key to helping show her the ropes of how to ‘dog’.
She is the absolute smartest dog and a super quick learner who is highly food motivated! She is potty trained, crate trained (daytime), and can sit & shake paw. During the day she does well in a crate with a frozen PB kong and some music left on if you have to leave, but at night does best sleeping in a dog bed at the foot of her human’s bed (and occasionally on the bed by your feet). She will need a family that will be tolerant of allowing her to share their space/room with her at night, as she does not enjoy a crate overnight.
Her personality is goofy and playful, but also a little mischievous. She has the derpiest little trot and gallop, and the silliest floppy ears that just bounce as she bobbles around when she plays. She loves to play with her foster brother, and then snuggle up in the dog bed when they are tuckered out. Izzy definitely still has her quirks and ‘irrational fears’ – like long hallways, doorways, rooms with no lights on, the vacuum, and squeaky toys. She will need a family that will be patient with her as she learns her new environment and the overall flow & schedule of her new household. She loves attention, and will seek a scratch or pet from her foster mom, and has recently started moving closer to embrace a snuggle. She is gaining confidence on her leash walks and enjoys exploring at her own pace, but absolutely hates car rides (they are just so scary!).
Izzy has so much love to give, and the more confident and comfortable she becomes in her foster home, the more her love and personality shine. She is an incredible dog, and would make an excellent addition to any family. Her foster family is going to miss her beyond belief, but can’t wait to watch her final glow up come when she finds her furever family. Is that you?"
Izzy is fully vaccinated, spayed, and microchipped.
Quinn
Quinn's details are coming soon!
ash
I'm Ash, a one-year-old, 40-pound ball of love who is ready to find my forever home! I am a healthy boy who is neutered, fully vaccinated, up to date on prevention, microchipped, and heartworm negative. My foster mom says I have impeccable manners, and that I'm the perfect companion. I've mastered potty, leash, and crate training, and get bonus points for having the softest fur and friendliest nature. I love playing with other dogs, and I can't wait to bring joy to a loving family for life!
In just a week, I've learned to use stairs, a doggy door, and have showcased my quick learning abilities. Whether it's navigating new challenges or sharing affectionate moments, I'm here to make your home complete. Let's create lasting memories together!
Love, adoptable Ash!
(Ash is located in Charleston, SC).
Caroline
Sweet Caroline is officially ready for her forever family. This sweet hound girl came to us from our friends at Colleton County Animal Shelter. Her foster parents joined one of their pampered pup walks. When she tried to get in their car at the end of the walk, her foster dad, a hound lover, knew she had to come home with them. She was emaciated but has gained nearly 10 pounds in two months and is nearing her goal weight. We think she is about 2-3 years old and she is about 50 pounds. Here are some notes from her foster family:
"Caroline is an absolute love and wants nothing more than to spend time with (and get affection from) people. She is happiest when you are holding her paw, something she will ask you to do often; with the quintessential hound eyes and long face her foster parents find themselves acceding to her demands more often than not. When Caroline first arrived at her foster parents she was constantly starving and her biggest issue was “counter surfing” for any food source she could find. As she bulked up this frenzy has let up but she is still extremely food motivated, a great indication for future training.Caroline gets along with both of her foster siblings, including an alpha/dog-selective GSP whose heart she has slowly but surely won over. She has never met a stranger and is excited to greet all visitors. She loves joining her foster sister on a morning walk but is also content to find a cozy spot on the couch to while the day away. She walks well on a leash and is potty trained. The fact that she is a hound is most apparent when you put her in her crate. Her foster parents put her in there when they are at work and other than loudly complaining until they leave the house, she has no issues hanging out there until they get back (at which point she would like to come out and tell you how much she’s missed you).
Caroline is up to date on prevention and vaccinations, microchipped, and spayed. She was heartworm positive when we pulled her but has completed her treatment
Country star litter
Our Country Star litter was born on February 22nd, 2024. They are mixed breed pups who have medium length hair. They will likely be large when full grown. In order of top to bottom, left to right (click on the name for adoption profile):
Hardy (ADOPTED)
poppy
Poppy was pulled from a shelter when she was very pregnant. We got her into a foster home and she sadly began to have seizures. She was able to safely birth her 6 puppies but had no milk production, so they were pulled away from her and bottle fed. We were able to put her on seizure medication that has prevented them from occurring. We were hopeful that we could wean her off the meds if her seizures were due to pregnancy, but sadly she did have one recently that tells us she is a lifelong user of the meds. Thankfully those meds are inexpensive and she takes them like a champ. We hope that it doesn't scare anyone away, because administering a pill in her food twice a day is a small price to pay for such an amazing dog. Here are some notes from her foster family:
"I truly have never met a dog as affectionate and loving as Poppy. I’ve been saying that she will be someone’s “soul dog.” She wants to be the center of your world. For a pup that’s been through so much, she is still constantly wagging her tail and looking for love. One of her many nicknames is “Thumpelina” because her tail is always happy thumping. She is a velcro dog and has been my shadow since we got her. Poppy is incredibly calm and mild-tempered but still loves to play with her foster siblings. Her favorite place to be is in your arms or laying as close to you as possible. When she comes in for a cuddle, she cuddles with her whole body and burrows herself into you! Poppy is a submissive girl who has tested well with every dog she has met. She met children at an event and LOVED them. Poppy walks incredibly on the leash and doesn't pull. She does not require a ton of activity. She loves a good walk but is content being a couch hippo! She has proven herself trustworthy of being left out of the crate. She is not destructive at all, however, she does have some separation anxiety and would do best with at least one other dog in the home to keep her company while the humans are away.”
Poppy is spayed, up to date on vaccinations and preventions, and microchipped
Joe(Pending)
Joe's details are coming soon!
Lemon
Lemon and her siblings found themselves growing up in a rural animal shelter after being captured as young, feral puppies. They lived on a concrete slab outside for weeks, unable to be handled due to their fear of humans. Luckily for them, we just so happened to tour that shelter for our monthly shelter tour and knew we couldn't leave them behind. We work with feral dogs quite often, and their transformation is one of the biggest motivators to keep us operating this mission. We are so excited to share that these puppies have made a huge transformation and are finally ready to find their families. We believe they are lab mixes and are about 5-6 months old. Lemon is currently about 25 pounds and will likely grow to be around 50 pounds. Here are some notes about Lemon from her foster:
"Lemon was initially the most shy in the group. She would not take treats from me or come close to me for days, but then suddenly, a switch happened and she got very brave. She began to take treats, love neck scratches, and jump up on me when I wasn't looking. Lemon enjoys laying on the couch, playing with her friends, and getting treats. She is crate trained and will go to her crate for a treat. She is mostly potty trained with rare accidents. She likes to steal toys and take them to her crate, and has found her voice and isn't afraid to use it! She is a goofy girl with a fun personality.
Although she has built a ton of confidence in the last month, she will need very patient and loving adopters who will be motivated to help her continue building confidence. Another dog in the home is required, as that helps dogs like Lemon thrive. She is still not comfortable on a leash, (but making progress), so we think a fenced yard would be best for her. There is no doubt she has a ton of heart left to win over and will likely be an even bigger snuggle bug and loveable girl with her forever family!"
Lemon is spayed, up to date on vaccinations and prevention, and microchipped.
Rosie
Rosie and her siblings found themselves growing up in a rural animal shelter after being captured as young, feral puppies. They lived on a concrete slab outside for weeks, unable to be handled due to their fear of humans. Luckily for them, we just so happened to tour that shelter for our monthly shelter tour and knew we couldn't leave them behind. We work with feral dogs quite often, and their transformation is one of the biggest motivators to keep us operating this mission. We are so excited to share that these puppies have made a huge transformation and are finally ready to find their families. We believe they are lab mixes and are about 5-6 months old. Rosie is currently about 25 pounds and will likely grow to be around 50 pounds. Here are some notes about Rosie from her foster:
"Rosie was actually the most brave of her siblings when we first met them. She wasn't afraid to come up and investigate us through the kennel walls. She was the first to take treats and pets. She has only grown more and more confident with each day! She loves to be pet and will follow you around and jump up on you for more scratches. She is very treat motivated and will go to her crate for a treat. She is crate trained and mostly potty trained with rare accidents. Rosie loves to take naps in her crate or on the bed or couch. When not playing with her friends, she is looking for a cozy place to snooze indoors or sunbathe in the yard.
Although Rosie has built a ton of confidence in the last month, she will need very patient and loving adopters who will be motivated to help her continue building confidence. Another dog in the home is required, as that helps dogs like Rosie thrive. She is still not comfortable on a leash, (but making progress), so we think a fenced yard would be best for her. There is no doubt she has a ton of heart left to win over and will likely be an even bigger snuggle bug and loveable girl with her forever family!"
Rose is spayed, up to date on vaccinations and prevention, and microchipped.
EarL
Earl and his sister found themselves in a rural shelter just outside of Charlotte, NC. They were under one year old, and very timid and afraid. They sadly spent months there until fosters opened their homes. Earl has now been in a foster home for about a month, and he is doing amazing! We are unsure of his breed, but he is about 47 pounds and about one year old now. Here are some notes from his foster family:
"Earl loves other dogs and finds comfort in them. We would ideally like for him to have another dog in his forever home. He is still nervous around new people, but once he warms up to them, he is a big love bud and wants to cuddle. He has been doing wonderful with crate and potty training, and he has been amazing with all the dogs he has met. He is currently being fostered with a female dog, and they are best friends. Earl loves to play and is good at adjusting to other dogs' playstyles. He has been great around kids and cats when he's been exposed. Earl would love a home where he will be shown all the love, and bonus points if he gets to have a fur sibling!"
Earl is neutered, up to date on vaccinations and preventions, microchipped, and heartworm negative.
(Earl is located in Charlotte, NC).
buddy
Buddy was returned due to no fault of his own. Despite puppies usually being very successful in homes with children, the children in this particular home were not doing well with Buddy. The family ultimately decided it was best to return him. Buddy is about 6 months old now. He’s currently about 25-30 pounds and probably won’t get bigger than around 45-50. He did have a DNA test done that revealed he is mostly cattle dog mixed with Mountain Cur and Rat Terrier. He has a moderate to high energy level and would thrive with an active home. He loves other dogs and is very smart. He’s crate, potty, and leash trained. He loves snuggles with his fur siblings and foster fam. He did come back to us a little a little shy, probably due to confusion, so he may need some confidence building in public settings, but overall does pretty well.
Buddy is neutered, up to date on vaccinations and prevention, and microchipped. We’re going to make sure this next home is his forever one!
(Buddy is located in Charleston SC).
Kelsea
Kelsea's details are coming soon!
Riesling
Riesling's details are coming soon!
Kenzie
Kenzie's details are coming soon!
Phoebe
Phoebe came to our rescue after being surrendered with a group of other dogs. She couldn't be touched when we first got her, as she was riddled with fear and had to protect herself from the new strange people. Her transformation has been one of the most amazing transformations I've seen! Phoebe is THRIVING and is officially ready for her forever home! We have no idea what her breed is, but we think she's about 1-2 years old, and she is a short stout 32 pounds. Here are some notes from her foster:
"Phoebe is going to be a hard goodbye! When she first came into my home, I couldn't touch her. I slowly won her over with treats and praise. She began coming up for kisses, pets, and love. All of a sudden, she was the biggest love bug. Phoebe loves to snuggle and hang out by your side. She LOVES playing with the other dogs, and we actually are requiring that she has one other furry companion in her forever home. She is very food motivated and has learned to sit for treats. She is crate, potty, and leash trained. She is still slightly shy with new things, but her confidence continues to grow each day. She has been to a couple adoption events and done really well meeting new people and other dogs. She has a huge personality and constantly keeps me laughing and smiling. I will miss her, but know she will make a family a very wonderful addition!"
Phoebe is spayed, microchipped, up to date on prevention, and fully vaccinated. We will not be adopting her into a home without another dog, and it is an absolute requirement that she goes to a home willing to give her time to acclimate. She will be very nervous as she “starts over” in her forever home, so adopters must be willing to give her time to adjust before they get to see the amazing, confident, friendly girl that she is now.
(Phoebe is located in Charleston).
Johnny Cash (pending)
Johnny found himself in a rural shelter with the rest of his family. He spent about a month there before everyone was pulled into our rescue. Johnny was sadly the most timid of the group, but he has really opened up and learned how to be a dog in his foster home. He is a mixed breed pup who is about 7-8 months old and about 35 pounds. Here are some notes from his foster family:
"When Johnny first came to me, he had to be carried from the car. He would not walk through doorways or even leave his crate. He has come so far in the last few weeks! Johnny now walks around the house with confidence. He loves to play out in the yard with the other dogs, but also loves to come up for pets, (and practically begs for love). He is still building confidence on the leash and with new scenarios, but he would thrive with another dog in the home to continue learning from. He likes to follow the lead of others. Johnny has a submissive play style and has met many dogs, all of which he has gotten along with. He has not met cats or kids. Johnny only barks when he wants to be where everyone else is. Otherwise, he loves to sit outside and watch the world without a peep. He would be a great addition for a family looking to love a sweet soul who had a rough start to life. He builds more confidence every day, and has so much love to give!"
Johnny is neutered, fully vaccinated, microchipped, and up to date on prevention.
(Johnny is located in Charleston SC).
pepper
Pepper spent a few months in a county shelter as a stray before she came into rescue. She’s adjusted beautifully to her foster home. She’s a 1.5 year old, 35 pound mix that most closely resembles a plott hound. She has a docked tail but can assure you that if she didn’t she’d have a constant happy tail. If a dog can be TOO affectionate that’s Pepper. She’s a lover. She will lick your face all day if you let her and doesn't have a clue about personal space when you sit down. We say it’s her way of telling us how much she loves being in a home with a couch and all the toys!
Basic obedience is a work in progress, she just gets so excited that we’re offering her a treat that she just wiggles around. We’ve worked on getting her comfortable with a crate and she now walks in all on her own for her meals/treats and has impressed us by laying down all on her own when it’s bedtime. She then doesn’t make a peep when we leave or throughout the night. She’s a great walker and only goes crazy for squirrels. She will steal your shoes if they are unintentionally left out, but will happily trade them for bones, her favorite treat. She lets it be known that she doesn’t want to share her high valued things with other dogs but have had no issues when dogs respect that and she allows us to remove it if needed. She’s timid with new sights and sounds but warms up with time. For now she’d probably prefer a hike over a brewery. She’s fostered with a bigger alpha male dog and she’s also crossed paths with puppies and done great! Happy to say she’s also housebroken. We don’t recommend small children as quick movements still spook her and due to her love of zoomies we highly recommend access to a yard.
Pepper is fully vaccinated, up to date on prevention, microchipped, and spayed.
Wille nelson
Willie found himself in a rural shelter with the rest of his family. He spent about 1 month there before getting into a foster home. He has been doing wonderful! We believe Willie is a possible retriever/husky mix of some sort, but your guess is as good as ours. Willie is about 7-8 months old, and just under 40 pounds. Here are some notes from his foster mom:
"Willie is such a friendly, mellow guy who has really come out of his shell lately. He loves to play with everyone in the park and loves chasing other dogs and playing fetch. (Still working on bringing the ball back)! He's very shy at first around strangers, but has begun to trust people more, and once he's comfortable he loves attention and cuddles. Although he hasn't had much exposure to kids, I'm confident he'd be a great fit for any family. No exposure to cats although I'd imagine he would be more afraid of them than anything. He's as gentle as can be and hasn't shown any signs of aggression, just very food-motivated. He recently found his voice and loves letting everyone know it. :) Willie has been a breeze to foster, fully potty trained since day 1, and pretty laid back for the most part. I've been keeping him out of the crate because he gets stressed when he's confined. I've left him out alone and with my other dog for hours at a time and he never gets into anything except shoes, if left out. (He loves shoes) :) He is still building confidence on the leash and with meeting new people. He is such an angel and pretty low maintenance as long as he has some toys to play with, love, and fresh air!"
Willie is neutered, up to date on vaccinations and preventions, and microchipped.
(Willie is located in Charleston, SC).
Taz
Taz's details are coming soon!
Daisy
Daisy's details are coming soon!
Murphy
Murphy's details are coming soon!
Yeller
We are officially looking for the perfect family for our special boy, Yeller! Yeller is a beautiful young adult lab mix who is approximately 45-50 pounds. He came to Bridge Between Animal Rescue in December 2023 from a rural shelter. He was found as a feral stray with his pal, Jake, who is also in our rescue. Yeller was completely shut down and did not let humans touch him, although he has never shown aggression, just fear. Unlike Jake, Yeller still hasn't been fully rehabilitated. We learned that he was caught as a stray with a catch pole, and we believe the experience really traumatized him. Despite his very rough start to his rescue journey, he has done amazing in foster care. Here are some notes from his foster mom:
"In his foster home Yeller lives with an abundance of different types of dogs: males & females, 3yrs to 9yrs, 30lb to 120lb, submissive to alpha personalities, and he gets along with everyone. In fact, Yeller is required to go to a home with at least one other dog, as another dog makes him build his confidence.
Yeller is fully potty trained, crate trained, and is very well behaved. I very rarely hear him bark and he loves to lay on the couch, in a dog bed, or even sleep in his crate. He is trained to go to his crate for his meals, and he loves that. We have learned that Yeller can jump 6' fences, so it's imperative he goes to a home with a more secure fence.
Although Yeller does not allow you to touch him and I have not been able to successfully get a collar on him, he does enjoy sitting on the couch a few feet from you while you watch tv, he will constantly follow you room to room, but from a distance. It's a relationship with a dog who just wants to social distance at all times, but occasionally he'll surprise you by "booping" you. He is an incredible dog, and I do believe that he will flourish one day, he just takes a lot of time to get used to you. He does enjoy taking treats from your hands and I have successfully touched his feet.
He is the perfect dog for someone who just wants a calm companion at home. He won't be your dog park dog or your restaurant dog, but he'll definitely be a sweet, calm companion that is still so deserving of a loving home and family."
Yeller is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and up to date on prevention. He is sadly heartworm positive, but due to his timidness with people, we chose to do the slow kill method for the heartworms. Yeller's adopters will need to continue with that method of treatment and recheck his status in the near future.
(Yeller is located in Charleston, SC).