Out of State Adoptions

We are happy to adopt dogs and puppies to a person or family in another state. The biggest hurdles to adoption out of state is the ability to pick out the best match for your home and lifestyle as well as transporting the animal as closely as possible to you for convenience. 
 
We are open to adopting any dog/puppy into an approved adopter’s home as long as our behavioral and medical advisors on our team feel comfortable with the fit. Matchmaking is part of our adoption process and helps to make sure that adoptions are as successful as possible for the pet and its new family. To learn more about our adoption process, click here. Please note that adoption fees for out-of-state adoptions may vary from the fees for local adoptions.
 

Can we always guarantee that a pet will behave as it does here or remain healthy for its entire life?”

No. A pet’s behavior in a shelter is not always indicative of how it will act in a home environment, and vice versa. At TLHS, we do our best to match pets with adopters based on the pet’s history, current behavior, and feedback from our behavior team, volunteers, and foster caregivers.

Most of our dogs and puppies are mixed breeds. While health exams at intake and at the time of spay or neuter provide important information, they cannot detect every condition and do not guarantee lifelong health. Like people, pets can become sick, age, and require extra care and veterinary visits. Please be prepared to care for your new pet for its entire lifetime.

We are happy to adopt dogs and puppies to individuals or families in other states. The primary challenges for out-of-state adoptions are ensuring the best match for your home and lifestyle and arranging transportation as conveniently as possible. Our matchmaking process helps ensure a successful, long-term placement for both the pet and its new family.

Out of State Adoption Options

Adoption Fee: $450

We work with several rescues along the Northeast, all the way up to New Hampshire! Our preferred transport partner is Hoods Pet Express, LLC, based here in Tupelo, MS. They have consistently provided excellent care for the pets we send with them.

If you are located along the transport route and are interested in adopting one of our pets, please email us at placement@tupeloleehumane.org. The adoption fee includes the transport cost, and we will be happy to make arrangements to safely deliver your new companion to you.

 
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Adoption Fee: To Be Determined

We currently have a limited number of rescue partners in the mid-northern region. If you are interested in adopting one of our pets, please email us at placement@tupeloleehumane.org. We will be happy to discuss possibilities, explore transport options—and work with you to arrange a safe and convenient way to bring your new companion home.

 

Adoption Fee: To Be Determined

We do not currently have any rescue partners in the western region. However, a few transport options may be available. If you live west of us and would like to adopt and transport a pet to your location, email us at placement@tupeloleehumane.org. We will be happy to discuss options, explore potential transport methods, and help arrange a safe and smooth journey for your new pet.