Adopt a Dog
Adopting a Career Change Dog
Not every dog is destined for guide work—when a dog is ready for a new chapter, whether it’s a career change or retirement, we offer them for adoption to carefully selected families.
Available Breeds:
We primarly work with the following breeds, listed from most to least commonly available:
- Labrador Retriever
- Golden Retriever/Labrador Cross
Application and Waitlist Requirements
To ensure a smooth and positive experience for both our dogs and their adoptive families, please review our requirements:
- Eligiblilty & Location: Applicants must reside within a five-hour drive of Columbus, Ohio, specifically near our Pilot Dogs campus.
- Response Time: When contacted about an available dog, please respond within 24 hours to remain under consideration.
- Adoption Donation: A minimum donation of $500 is required. This contribution helps cover care, spaying/neutering, vaccinations, and other veterinary expenses.
- Immediate Readiness: Please apply only if you are ready to welcome a dog into your home immediatley, as wait times can vary. Wait times may vary based on the availability and needs of our dogs. Factors that might extend your wait include having young children, small animials, or additional preferences.
- Scheduling: Adoption appointments are available Monday through Friday between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm.
- Waitlist Management: Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual status updates. If you find another furry friend before we reach out, please notifiy us by emailing info@pilotdogs.org so we can remove your application from our waitlist.
While You Wait
We understand that waiting can be challenging. In the meantime, consider getting involved in other ways - becoming a Co-Pilot or a volunteer is a fantastic to support our mission and make a difference in the lives of our dogs.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to find the best homes for our career change dogs.
