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Our Adoption Process
1. Ready to adopt? Fill out our adoption application
All applications are reviewed to ensure a family is the right fit for a dog. We often receive several applications for one dog. Unfortunately, we can only pick one home. However, we may find that your application is an even better fit for another dog in our care!
2. Reference and Vet Checks
Underdog Rescue Ranch completes a background check that includes contacting personal references, as well as a veterinary check, to ensure our dogs are in safe hands.
3. Phone Conversation
Should your application be selected and your background checks return clear, our Adoption Coordinator will reach out to you and discuss the dog that you applied for. The conversation allows us to learn more about you and provides you a chance to ask us questions too!
4. Virtual Home Visit
A virtual home visit is required to ensure your home is a good fit for the dog. This can be done several ways, but generally we will ask you to provide pictures of your home. Virtual home visits are generally scheduled at the time of the phone interview.
5. Meet & Greet
Meet and Greets are the best part! This is the chance for you to meet the dog. This is generally coordinated between the foster and potential adopter, and approved by Underdog Rescue Ranch. It can be done at the foster or adopter’s home, or a neutral location like a park, depending on everyone’s comfort levels. Should you and the dog fall in love with each other, we can plan for the adoption!
Please note: applications are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis and adopting is given priority over fostering.
Adoption Fees:
Puppies under 1 years old and small dogs: $350
Dogs 1 years old and up: $250

Find your Best Friend
Underdog Adoption Stories
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Josie
Adopted 4/15/2025
Josie was once shut down and emotionless, a pup who wouldn’t have made it out without rescue. But look at her now! That smile says it all — Josie is thriving, loved, and living her best life with her amazing family and furry brother.
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Marley
Adopted 5/8/2025
Marley has landed the perfect family—complete with an older furry sibling to show her the ropes and a little human bestie to grow up with.
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Ace aka Marcel Monkey
Adopted 3/2/2025
This hunk is so loved by his new family and furry sibling. Even with a bad hip and possibility of surgery this family is committed to him regardless.
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Sasha
Adopted 6/6/2025
Sasha — the stunning Shepherd who was found wandering the streets of Detroit. This resilient sweetheart has now found her happily ever after with a dad who absolutely adores her and a big furry brother to romp around with. -
Maddox
Adopted 6/3/2025
Maddox is off to spend his golden years being absolutely spoiled and endlessly loved by his perfect person. This gentle soul who waited so patiently for his happy ending.
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Marco
Adopted 6/2/2025
Marco—the terrified, shut-down puppy at the Detroit shelter. This sweet boy has found his forever. Marco was rescued as an underdog, scared and unsure of the world. He is thriving with the best family he could’ve dreamed of—including a big furry brother and little hooman to help him grow and feel safe. -
Shadow
Adopted 5/23/2025
SHADOW, the brave pup who was once tied up under a trailer, is now living his best life! He has a home filled with love, laughter, kiddos to adore, and a furry sibling to play with! His journey from heartbreak to happiness reminds us all why rescue matters. -
Gertrude
Adopted 5/20/2025
We love when our senior dogs find their forever homes with senior adopters—it truly warms our hearts. There’s something so special about the companionship they bring to each other, and we have so many smiles and tender moments to share.
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Braxton
Adopted 5/19/2025
Braxton has a wonderful home where he is be cherished, spoiled, and deeply loved. This sweet boy finally has the life he deserves!
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Elsie Mae
Adopted 5/25/2025
Sweet Elsie Mae is onto new adventures with her new family where she will get a lifetime of love, belly rubs, and tail wags! -
Slinky
Adopted 5/13/2025
Slinky, an adorable pitweenie, hit the jackpot with his new family! He met his mom and dad at the racetrack and it was love at first sight. Now he’ll have a big furry sister to play with and a home full of love, cuddles, and treats.
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Sawyer
Adopted 5/5/2025
From the streets to foster care to his forever home, sweet Sawyer has found his happy ending. It was love at first sight when he met his new family, and now he’ll have both kitty friends and a furry sibling to play with!
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Tucker
Adopted 5/1/2025
Tucker and his dad met at an adoption event and it was love at first sight — he knew it was meant to be.
We couldn’t be happier for our sweet, goofy, lovable boy. Congrats, Tuck! We love you so much and can’t wait to see all the adventures. -
Birdie
Adopted 4/30/2025
This brave little pup, who came to us shy, underweight, and unsure of the world, has blossomed into a loving, playful girl—and now she’s off to start her next chapter! Birdie will have adoring parents, little humans to grow up with, and even a kitty friend to share her days. She is continuing to blossom in a home filled with love, laughter, and snuggles.
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Bugsby
Adopted 5/25/2025
It was love at first sight for Bugsby and his foster mom—so much so that she couldn’t let him go! This perfect gentleman has charmed everyone he’s met, from his doggy friends to his kitty sibling. Despite being heartworm positive, Bugsby is in the best hands and will be getting the treatment he needs with his forever family by his side.
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Wendy & Maggie Mae
Adopted 6/10/2025
Wendy and Maggie Mae both found themselves at the Detroit shelter. One of our amazing fosters took them both in. Though they were not a bonded pair in the shelter, they found themselves attached to one another. So much so that their foster couldn't let them go. What an amazing foster fail! They will both go through heartworm treatment together and live out their best lives in their forever home!
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Calvin
Adopted 4/29/2025
This goofy boy was adopted by a previous Underdog adopter, which means he now has a loving mom, dad, and a sister to play with! From the moment they met, it was clear Calvin had found his perfect match.
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Harrison
Adopted 4/18/2025
Harrison waited months to find his perfect match, and it was so worth the wait. Now he has a loving family who will spoil him endlessly (and) a furry sibling to play with! We’re over the moon for this amazing pup and the exciting adventures that await him.
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Ruffles
Adopted 4/17/2025
Sweet senior Ruffles will now spend her golden years being loved, snuggled, and spoiled just like she deserves. Thank you to her amazing new family for choosing to adopt an underdog—especially a senior who needed you most.
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Bubblegum
Adopted 4/16/2025
What started as a foster placement turned into the happiest kind of “oops”—a foster fail filled with love, cuddles, and the kind of bond you can’t ignore. Bubblegum knew she was home from the start!
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Erwin
Adopted 4/16/2025
Sweet baby Erwin — the tiniest of his litter, but packed with mighty spirit. This little guy spent over a month in the Detroit shelter with his mama and brothers, but those days are long gone. From now on, it’s all snuggles, love, and cozy beds for Erwin!
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Phil
Adopted 4/13/2025
Phil is a sweet pup who was found neglected in a basement in Detroit. Phil has been adopted by one of our amazing previous adopters who welcomed a puppy from us last year! Now he has a furry brother to play with and a mom and dad who absolutely adore him. From a dark beginning to a bright future, Phil is finally living the life he deserves — full of love, belly rubs, and second chances.
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Mia
Adopted 4/5/2025
Mia has a home with her amazing new mom and dad, and we couldn’t be happier! From the moment they met, it was all tail wags, happy smiles, and instant connection. Mia now has a lifetime of love, snuggles, and adventures ahead—and we just know she’s going to be the most spoiled, cherished pup.
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Mochi
Adopted 3/24/2025
Mochi ended up at the Detroit shelter. He had to have one eye removed and was blind in the other eye. He found an amazing forever family that will give him endless love. He gets to share his life with lots of human and furry siblings!