If you recently submitted an adoption application to Da Vinci’s Dream Animal Rescue, you may be wondering what happens next.
We understand that waiting can feel stressful, especially when you are excited about a specific dog or cat.
This guide explains exactly what happens after you submit an adoption application so you know what to expect during every step of the process.
After submitting your application, you should receive a confirmation email.
If you do not receive one:
This ensures your application is successfully in our system.
Once your application is received, it enters our review process.
At Da Vinci’s Dream Animal Rescue (sometimes searched as DaVinci’s Dream), we are:
👉 Not first-come, first-served
Instead, we:
This ensures we are making the right placement—not just the fastest one.
We typically ask applicants to allow 10–15 days for the review process.
Here’s why it can take time:
We know waiting can be difficult—but this step is what leads to successful, lasting adoptions.
Because we are a foster-based rescue, this step is incredibly important.
Fosters provide insight into:
This helps us answer the most important question:
👉 “Is this the right home for this specific animal?”
For applicants we are considering moving forward, the next step is a phone interview.
This allows us to:
This is not meant to be intimidating—it’s simply a conversation to make sure everyone feels confident moving forward.
If your application is chosen for a specific animal:
This may include:
We want to be transparent about this:
👉 Due to the volume of applications, we are not able to respond to every applicant.
If you do not hear from us within 10–15 days, it typically means:
This does not mean:
We always encourage applicants to apply again for other animals.
Our goal is not just to place animals—it’s to place them successfully.
By taking the time to:
We are able to:
✔ Reduce returns
✔ Improve long-term outcomes
✔ Create better experiences for both adopters and animals
After you apply, there is a thoughtful process happening behind the scenes.
Even if you don’t hear from us right away, your application is part of a system designed to:
👉 Put the animals first
👉 Create lasting matches
👉 Ensure successful adoptions
If you’re still looking for the right fit:
👉 Apply here: https://davincisdream.org/dog-adoption/
👉 View dogs: https://davincisdream.org/available-dogs/
👉 View cats: https://davincisdream.org/available-cats/
👉 Learn about our process: https://davincisdream.org/why-our-adoption-process-works/
