Adoption Application

Adoption Policies

Shar-Pei Rescue of Virginia uses the following guidelines and policies when processing applications.  We thank you in advance for your understanding of our requirements.

  • We adopt to homes on the east coast of the United States (CT to FL) and some adjacent states including PA, WV, Eastern TN, and Eastern KY (other areas depending upon availability of volunteers for home visits and transportation).  If you are not located in these areas, please inquire before submitting an application.  We limit our adoption area because we must travel to the applicant‘s residence for a home visit and arrange for transportation of the dog to the applicant‘s home.  We do not ship our dogs.
  • We require that all animals in the home be spayed/neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, and on heartworm preventative.  We will contact your veterinarian to verify this information.  Many veterinarians require permission to release information, so please let them know that we will be contacting them and provide the appropriate permission.
  • Please note that we cannot guarantee the availability of any dog on our website because we often have several applications being processed. If you are interested in only one specific dog, please inquire about the availability of the dog before applying.

For additional details about our adoption process, please visit our Adoption Information.

Adoption Fees

There is an adoption fee of $400 (effective 10/1/2024) for dogs under 7 years of age and $300 (effective 10/1/2024) for dogs 7 and up.   All dogs are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, and micro-chipped before leaving rescue.  Entropion surgery is also done upon vet recommendation.  Before the average rescue dog enters its adoptive home, an average of $500 – $2000 may have been spent for medical treatments & foster care.   We care for each Pei as if it were our own pet.

Adopted Shar-Pei

    Adoption/Foster Application

    Applying for:*

    Do you understand that Shar-Pei Rescue of Virginia requires an adoption fee of $400 for dogs under 7 years of age and $300 for dogs 7 and up?*

    Which dog(s) are you interested in?

    Applicant Information

    Applicant First Name:*

    Applicant Last Name:*

    Age:*
    (must be at least 18 years of age)

    Street Address:*

    City:*

    State:*

    Zip Code:*

    Home Phone (or cell if no separate home phone):*

    Cell Phone:

    Email Address:*

    Employer:

    Position:

    Work Phone:

    May we contact you during work hours, if necessary?

    Co-Applicant Information

    Co-Applicant First Name:

    Co-Applicant Last Name:

    Relationship to Applicant:

    Age:

    Street Address:

    City:

    State:

    Zip Code:

    Home Phone (or cell if no separate home phone):

    Cell Phone:

    Email Address:

    Employer:

    Position:

    Work Phone:

    May we contact you during work hours, if necessary?

    Section 1

    What, if anything, do you know about Shar-Pei? (Temperament, health, etc.)*

    Why do you want to adopt a Shar-Pei (check all that apply)?*

    Do you rent or own your home?*

    What type of dwelling is it?*

    Are there any covenants (restrictions, size, type) that prevent you from having a particular pet?*

    Do you have permission from this property owner to have a dog?*

    (Proof of ownership, or lease with pet clause will be required)

    If renting, please provide your landlord's name, address and phone number:

    How long have you lived at this residence?

    If less than five years, please list all addresses for previous five years and dates of occupancy:

    Do you have fencing (a totally enclosed, secure yard)?*

    Do you work?

    How many hours will this pet be alone per day?

    Where will this pet be kept while you are away or at work?

    Where will this pet be kept during the day:

    Where will this pet be kept at night

    Is anyone home during the day?


    Do you have children?*

    Who will be responsible for the primary care of this animal?

    We require that all animals adopted from us be spayed/neutered and that all other dogs and cats in the household be spayed/neutered. Do you have any questions or reservations about this policy?*

    Who will care for this animal while you are on vacation?

    If you have to move, what will you do with this animal?*

    Are you willing to take responsibility for this pet for the next 10 or more years, even if you have your first or more children, pets?*

    For what reason(s) would you return the dog to rescue?*

    It can cost up to and beyond $650/year=$55/month to care of a pet, taking into consideration the cost of veterinary care, food, licensing, boarding, etc...Is this affordable?*

    What will you do if the pet gets sick, injured, or requires surgery?*

    We require pets to be taken annually to the veterinarian for rabies, distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, Para influenza, and parvovirus inoculations, and be checked for parasites and heartworms. Will you be able to do so?*

    How will you control fleas/ticks?

    It is required that pets be kept on a heartworm preventative year round, will you be able to do so?*

    Section 2

    Do you currently own any pets or have you owned any in the last five years?*

    If yes, complete the following section for each pet.

    Pet 1





    Pet 2





    Pet 3





    Pet 4





    Pet 5





    Do you have a veterinarian (current or past)?*

    If yes, please fill in the name, address and phone.* (required if you have a vet)



    Are all pets current on vaccinations?*

    If you have had to surrender a pet in the past, please explain*

    If you have ever had a pet die at an early age or in an accident, please explain*

    How do you plan to exercise the dog?

    Do you plan to tie or chain the dog outside at anytime?

    How will you handle the following:


    Are you willing to give this pet time to adapt to his new environment and family members (at least 30 days)?

    Do you understand this animal may not be housebroken and are you willing to take the time to work with this animal?

    How did you hear about Shar-Pei Rescue of VA, Inc.?

    Section 3 - For Foster Homes Only, Adopters Proceed to Section 4

    Please explain why you would like to foster a Shar-Pei.

    Are you able to foster (check all that apply)?

    How many dogs can you foster at one time?

    Do you understand that most foster animals need daily medication, special feedings, veterinarian care and lots of love and attention. Can you provide the time necessary to care for this animal until adopted?

    How long are you willing to take responsibility for this animal?

    Are you familiar with diagnosing basic canine symptoms of illness?

    Section 4

    Have you or someone in your family ever been accused, convicted, or fined for animal related cruelty, neglect, abuse, abandonment, violations, or penalties at your current or previous addresses?*


    (Under Virginia Code Section 3.1-796.96 et seq., we are required to verify this information)

    By clicking the Submit Application button below, applicant acknowledges the following:

    I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT ALL THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS APPLICATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT. I AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONSIDERATIONS SET FORTH IN THE APPLICATION. I UNDERSTAND THAT ANY MISREPRESENTATIONS OF FACT MAY RESULT IN THE REMOVAL OF ADOPTED/FOSTERED DOG FROM MY HOME BY SHAR-PEI RESCUE OF VA.