How Adoption Works

Adopting from Big Sky Rottweiler Rescue is a simple process, and our volunteers are here to help at every step. All of our dogs have been evaluated in our foster homes to the best of our ability, are current on vaccines, and are spayed or neutered.

1. Meet a Dog

   Browse our available Rottweilers. Some dogs are in foster homes, some are referrals and some are in shelters.

2. Learn About Adoption

   Read the requirements below and our adoption information.

3. Submit an Application

   Applications tell us about your circumstances so we can help you select the right dog.

4. Meet and Connect

   We check your references and arrange for you to meet the dog at its foster home.

5. Welcome Home

   Sign the adoption contract, pay the adoption fee and bring your Rottweiler home.

Adoption fee

Unless otherwise noted, an adoption fee of up to $300 is expected before you receive your Rottweiler. This fee offsets some of the costs of spaying and neutering, heartworm testing and preventative, basic vaccines and parasite control, and county impound fees where applicable. Upon adoption, copies of all available records will be provided to the family, and after adoption we are always available to assist and advise our adoptive families.

Minimum requirements

• Previous large breed ownership experience
• Adequate, secure fencing to maintain safety of the dog
• Participation in formal obedience training and socialization
• Demonstrated responsible dog ownership, and primary care giver of a dog
• Spay or neuter, and up to date vaccinations, of all current family pets
• Demonstrated financial stability
• Age 21 or older
• If you rent, a letter from your landlord giving you permission to keep a Rottweiler on the premises
• Willingness to travel to pick the dog up from the foster home where it is located: BSRR will not ship a dog to you
• Living in our area: Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Colorado, and possibly southern Alberta or British Columbia

We do not place aggressive dogs or dogs with reported bite incidents. Please check with your insurance agent before adopting, as some insurance companies may cancel homeowner’s insurance for Rottweiler owners.

Forms

• Adoption Contract (PDF)
• Adoption Application References (PDF)
• Vet Reference Check Form (PDF)
• All forms and applications