Mill Dog Rescue Network

Please read the adoption process below prior to completing an application. An application must be completed before qualifying to adopt a Mill Dog Rescue Network (MDRN) dog.Please read the adoption process below prior to completing an application.

adoption process

Adopting a retired mill dog can be a challenging experience. These dogs have had very little human contact and may take quite a bit of time adjusting to life as a "real" dog. Therefore, we consider each adoption a trial and never want an adoptive home to feel like they're stuck with a dog if there are problems. One thing that mill dogs need more than anything else is time. Barring any major problems, we ask that adopters give the dog a reasonable amount of time to adjust to its new home. Most of our dogs do remarkably well and bring lots of joy and a great sense of satisfaction to their new owners.

Persons interested in adopting one of our dogs must complete the Adoption Application on our website. Persons who meet our requirements and who appear to be a good match for our dogs will be interviewed by a MDRN volunteer. The next step would be to meet the dog and have a home check with all members of the family present. The goal is to match the right dog to the right family. Adopting families will then sign a contract. We do not place dogs in homes that we believe will not work out, so please respect our decision.