The mission of the Darbster Rescue is to reduce the number of adoptable cats and dogs euthanized in the Southern United States. We do this by partnering with animal shelters in the south, providing our own transport to our two adoption centers in New Hampshire and by partnering with other animal welfare organizations in the Northeast that will accept animals.

A Note About Our Pre-Adoption Process:

An approved adopter can put a deposit of $50 down to hold a dog or cat coming into NH.

Once the pet is vetted and cleared (and has a NHHC) the adopter has 72 hours to pick up the pet and pay the remainder of the adoption fee. The adopter may pay normal boarding costs for up to an additional 4 days.

If upon meeting the pet the adopter decides it is not a good match the $50 can be moved to another dog but it is otherwise non-refundable except for a failed cat test (dogs only). If the dog fails a cat test and the pre-adopter has cats the $50 is refunded.
If the pet does not clear vetting:

1. NH Resident – they adopter may elect to foster to adopt (FTA). It they elect FTA then 50% of the adoption fee is due and the adopter has 72 hours to pick up the pet. If the NH Resident decides not to FTA the $50 is refunded and the hold is no longer.
2. If other than an NH Resident – the pet is no longer kept on hold and the $50 is returned. THIS IS PREFERABLE
3. If other than a NH Resident and you want to keep the dog on hold then you would be responsible for all boarding costs until the dog is cleared. We do not suggest this route as we cannot give you a clear answer as to when the pet will clear and you could incur weeks of boarding costs.