Adopt a Dog
Give a Dog a Second Chance
Every dog deserves a safe place to call home. At Sol Dog Lodge, our adoptable dogs come from a variety of backgrounds, but they all share one thing in common—they’re looking for a family to love them.
Our team invests time into each dog’s health, behavior, and overall well-being before they become available for adoption. We want every placement to be successful, which is why we take the time to carefully match each dog with the right family and provide support throughout the transition.
When you adopt through Sol Dog Lodge, you’re not just gaining a new companion—you’re giving a deserving dog the opportunity to start a new chapter.
Our Adoption Process
Our goal is to make sure every adoption is a great fit for both the dog and their new family.
1. Submit an Application
Complete our online adoption application and submit the required application processing fee.
Basic Requirements
Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
We primarily adopt within Arizona but will consider out-of-state adopters on a case-by-case basis.
2. Interview & Background Review
Once we receive your application, our team will contact you to schedule an interview. During this conversation, we’ll learn more about your lifestyle, experience, and what you’re looking for in a companion. We also conduct a background check as part of our screening process.
3. Home Check
We’ll schedule a home visit to ensure your environment is safe and appropriate for the dog you’re interested in adopting. This isn’t about having a perfect home—it’s about helping set everyone up for success.
4. Meet & Greet (If Applicable)
If you currently have another dog, we’ll arrange a meet and greet at Sol Dog Lodge. Introducing dogs on neutral ground allows us to evaluate compatibility and helps create a positive first interaction.
5. Foster-to-Adopt Trial
Once approved, you’ll bring your new companion home for a 5-day Foster-to-Adopt trial.
During this time, the dog will remain under Sol Dog Lodge’s care while we stay in touch with you to answer questions, provide guidance, and ensure the transition is going smoothly. Our goal is to make sure it’s the right fit for both you and your new family member before the adoption is finalized.
Adoption Fees
Our standard adoption fee is $150, though some dogs may have a higher adoption fee depending on the level of veterinary care, training, or rehabilitation they have received prior to adoption.
Your adoption fee helps offset the cost of preparing your new companion for success and typically includes:
Spay or neuter surgery
Dental cleaning (if needed)
Microchip
Wellness examination
Blood work
Heartworm and tick fever testing
Ear cleaning and nail trim
Transitional food
Collar and leash starter kit
Every adoption fee directly supports our mission and allows us to continue caring for dogs in need while helping more animals find loving homes.
AVAILABLE DOGS
Meet our current adoptable dogs below! Click on any dog’s profile to learn more and submit an application.
Meet Sadie
Looking for a Foster or Forever Home
Name: Sadie
Breed: Belgian Malinois Mix
Age: Almost 3 Years Old
Weight: 60 lbs
Spayed: Yes
Sadie is a beautiful, intelligent Belgian Malinois mix with an incredible capacity to learn and a genuine desire to connect with her people. She thrives when given structure, consistency, and opportunities to put both her mind and body to work.
Since arriving at Sol Dog Lodge, Sadie has received comprehensive veterinary care, including being spayed, and is healthy, happy, and ready for her next chapter.
To help prepare her for life in a home, Sadie is currently participating in a 4-week structured training program with our professional training team. Throughout the program, she is developing important life skills including:
Leash manners
Impulse control
Basic obedience and everyday manners
Appropriate socialization with other dogs
Focus and engagement with her handler
Our goal is to give Sadie the strongest possible foundation before she transitions into a foster or forever home. Even after adoption, her future family won’t be starting from scratch—they’ll be building upon the work she’s already accomplished.
Sadie's Personality
One of our favorite things about Sadie is how engaged she is with her people. She loves learning, enjoys training sessions, and is happiest when she’s spending time with someone she trusts. Whether she’s out exploring, practicing new skills, or simply hanging out with her favorite humans, Sadie approaches life with enthusiasm and curiosity.
Like many working breeds, Sadie flourishes with routine, clear expectations, and regular mental and physical enrichment. She has tremendous potential and is looking for a family that’s excited to continue helping her grow.
Ideal Home
At this stage in her journey, Sadie would do best in a home where she can be the only pet while she continues building confidence and developing positive social skills. Because we don’t know much about her history with young children, we’d like to have a conversation with interested adopters to determine whether their home would be a good match for Sadie.
Whether you’re looking to foster or adopt, we’ll work closely with you throughout the process to help ensure a successful transition.
If you are interested in adopting Sadie please reach out to:
Wesley Perry, Volunteer Coordinator
Not Quite Ready to Adopt?
Consider Fostering!
Fostering is one of the most impactful ways you can help a dog in need without making a lifelong commitment.
By opening your home to a foster dog, you’re giving them something a kennel can’t provide—a comfortable place to relax, daily routines, and the opportunity to experience life in a home while they wait for their forever family. Many dogs also benefit from practicing their training and building confidence in a home environment.
Whether you foster for a few weeks or a few months, you’re helping create a brighter future for a deserving dog.
Why Foster?
- Give a dog a safe and loving temporary home.
- Help dogs transition from kennel life into a home environment.
- Support dogs as they continue learning everyday routines and manners.
- Learn whether a particular dog is the right fit before making a long-term commitment.
- Make room for us to help another dog in need.
At Sol Dog Lodge, we provide ongoing guidance and support throughout the fostering process. Depending on the dog’s needs, we may also provide food, equipment, training support, and veterinary care.
Interested in becoming a foster? Contact Wesley Perry, Volunteer Coordinator