07/26/2026
Worth a reshare !! I love Nate and Snoops!!! Top notch Rescue!!!!
Nate and Snoops Dog House is a rescue—not a dog flipping service.
When we take in a dog, whether from the streets, as an owner surrender, or from a city shelter, our goal is not to move them out the door as quickly as possible. Our goal is to give them the care, stability, and time they need to become successful family members.
Every dog that enters our rescue receives veterinary care, food, supplies, training, socialization, and most importantly, time. We spend weeks getting to know each dog’s personality, energy level, behaviors, likes, dislikes, and needs so we can match them with the right home.
Not every dog is the right fit for every family—and that’s okay. There is a dog out there for everyone. Sometimes the first dog you fall in love with online may not be the best match, and part of our responsibility is helping families find the dog that truly fits their lifestyle.
One of the biggest misconceptions about rescue is that adoption fees generate profit. The reality is quite the opposite.
Our adoption fee is $300 for local adoptions and $550 for out-of-state adoptions. For out-of-state dogs, approximately $200–$300 of that fee goes directly toward transportation costs. The remaining funds help cover a small portion of veterinary expenses and allow us to help the next dog in need.
We do not make money on adoptions. In fact, we are almost always operating in the negative. We rely heavily on donations, community support, fundraising efforts, and grants to pay our veterinary bills and continue saving lives.
As you research rescues and prepare to adopt, we encourage you to look beyond the adoption fee. Ask questions. Learn about the rescue’s process. Make sure the dogs are receiving proper veterinary care and are being given adequate time to decompress before being placed into a new home. A dog that goes directly from a stressful shelter environment into a new household without time to adjust may not be set up for long-term success.
This isn’t meant to criticize other organizations. It’s simply a reminder to be an informed adopter and understand what responsible rescue looks like.
At Nate and Snoops Dog House, our focus has always been the same: giving dogs the best chance at a happy, successful future while helping families find the right companion—not just the fastest one.