Apply to Adopt a Small Dog: Our Process & Form

The idea of foster homes is to rehabilitate dogs who have lost or been removed from their owners. Foster homes provide a temporary home until a more permanent residence becomes available for orphans.

Adopting – If you are actually wanting to home a Little Doggy on a permanent basis, please fill out the Adoption Application below.

Consider some reasons why individuals have given up their furry family members and why this is the best thing for them in some circumstances:

• Perhaps they are forced to move to a smaller home or where they are not permitted to have a dog.
• The owners themselves pass away.
• They found their dog to be incompatible with their lifestyle or other pets.
• Perhaps they are forced to take on full-time employment and feel they can't give their dogs the attention they deserve.
• Immigration to another country where quarantine or travel is impossible.
• Natural disasters or unexpected family tragedies requiring temporary or permanent safe placement.

A rescue dog is a dog that has been placed in a new home after being abused, neglected, or surrendered by its previous owner for a variety of valid life reasons.

Many animal rescue organizations in South Africa exist to rescue, protect, care, and re-home dogs from unnecessary euthanasia. With compassion and thorough home matching, rescue dogs flourish in loving forever homes.

As a rescue organization, we focus on what we can do to help. Each individual has their own circumstances, and no one should feel judged for putting their dog's best interests first.

We believe in finding the right home for the right dog with empathy, dignity, and confidentiality for everyone involved.

The single greatest benefit is knowing you have saved a life and given a deserving dog a second chance at happiness in a loving home.

• It's a Responsible Choice: Rescuing helps reduce demand for puppy farms and addresses pet overpopulation.
• You Gain a Unique Companion: Rescue dogs' personalities are often developed, and many are already house-trained.
• It's Good for Your Health: Playing with a dog daily reduces stress and boosts wellbeing.
• It Teaches Empathy: For families, adopting a rescue nurtures compassion and responsibility.

You can support our mission by adopting, sharing our listings with family and friends, or assisting with vetting and transport costs. Every small contribution helps another small dog find safety.