Adopt or foster · About 15 minutes

Apply to adopt

You’re applying for Ainsley. Please read how it works first. Questions marked * are required.

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How it works

01
Apply
Tell us about your home, your schedule, and your experience with bull terriers. Name the dog that caught your eye.
02
Interview & home check
A phone interview, then a virtual tour of your home over FaceTime, Zoom or Google Meet.
03
Meet in person
Once you’re approved, visit the facility in Palm Desert and meet your match. Visits are by appointment, seven days a week.
04
Bring them home
Out of state or in Canada? We work with trusted transport companies to get your dog to your door.

Adoption donation

$600

Tax-deductible. Every dog comes spayed or neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and vet-checked with bloodwork.

The 3 · 3 · 3 rule

3 daysto decompress
3 weeksto learn your routine
3 monthsto feel at home

Rescue dogs need time. Every adopter and foster agrees to give it.

Haven’t seen it yet? Watch our Bull Terrier 101 video before you apply.

The application

01About you

First name

Last name

Street address

Apartment, suite, unit (optional)

City

State / province

ZIP / postal code

Phone

Email address

02The dog

Adoption or foster care?

Which dog are you interested in?

Bull terrier gender preference

03Your home

What is your current living situation?

Do you rent or own?

Ages of children living in your household (or “none”)

What is your occupation?

04Your pets

Do you have dogs now?

Do you have cats now?

If yes, list their breeds and ages

How long ago did you last own a pet?

Have you ever surrendered a pet?

If yes, please explain

05Caring for a bull terrier

How many hours a day can you commit to the dog?

Where will the dog stay when you’re not home?

Where will your dog sleep?

How often will you exercise your dog?

How will you exercise your dog?

What do you think is the hardest part of owning a bull terrier?

What do you know about dog-on-dog aggression in bully breeds?

How will you correct unwanted behavior?

Do you currently have a vet?

When you go on vacation, where will the dog go?

What happens if you have to move?

What is your level of commitment after adoption?

What would make you return a dog?

What would make you give up a dog?

Will you invest in training if needed?

06A few more questions

07Before you send

A dog coming from a rescue needs time to decompress. Do you understand that, and do you agree that decompression and adjustment could take 3 days, 3 weeks, 3 months?

Your answer, and anything else you’d like us to know

It goes straight to our team. We’ll reach out by phone or email. Questions? Call (760) 656-3833.

Apply to adopt

How it works

Apply

Interview & home check

Meet in person

Bring them home

The application