Our Adoption Process
We personally guide every family through our adoption process from first contact to go-home day. Here is what to expect.
The first step is to complete our Adoption Application. Once reviewed, we will contact you via email, phone, or text to discuss whether a Strong Oaks Goldendoodle is the right fit for your home and lifestyle.
Deposit & Master Waitlist
Secure your spot before a litter is announced
Approved applicants may place a $300 + tax deposit to secure a position on our Master Waitlist for future Goldendoodle litters. This deposit is applied toward the total purchase price of your puppy once a specific puppy is selected.
Families are placed on the Master Waitlist in the order in which both a signed agreement and the deposit are received. Because breeding timelines, litter sizes, gender distribution, and availability are determined by nature, specific timeframes and outcomes cannot be guaranteed.
About the deposit: The $300 deposit is non-refundable but may be transferred up to three times to a future litter if a particular litter is not the right fit. After three transfers, the deposit is forfeited and your spot is released.
When a Litter Arrives
How we work through the waitlist
Once a litter is born and the puppies are thriving — typically around 2 weeks of age — families on the Master Waitlist are contacted in order of their placement and given the opportunity to commit to the current litter or pass and remain on the waitlist at their current position for a future litter.
If you originally indicated no gender preference on your application and decide to commit to a litter, you will be asked to select a gender preference at that time — either male or female. Gender selection is made in waitlist order, so responding promptly when we reach out is important.
Puppy prices vary by litter based on generation, size, and coat type — but every puppy within a litter is priced the same. The litter price will be confirmed when we contact you at 2 weeks. Your $300 deposit is applied toward the total at pickup.
Updates & Puppy Selection
Watching your puppy grow
Puppy selection takes place at approximately 7 weeks, in waitlist order, for families who have committed to a litter. Each family selects their own puppy — we are happy to share our observations on each puppy's temperament and personality to help guide you, but the final choice is always yours. Selections may be made in person by appointment, by phone, or via video chat.
Ready to Get Started?
We love talking with families. Submit your application today or reach out with any questions.
Call or text us anytime at 828-408-3108 or email info@strongoaksgoldendoodles.com
