Your first step towards adoption

Would you like to adopt an animal from Dumbrava?

Choose an animal in the form, tell us a little about yourself, and we will guide you through the next steps.

How does adoption work?

1Choose an animal
2Send an application
3Talk with our team
4Meet your potential companion

Where can adoption take place?

For dogs, we welcome applications from Romania and abroad and review each situation individually. International cat adoptions are currently paused, so cat applications can only be accepted from Romania.

Transport and costs

Collection from Dumbrava or authorized transport is arranged together. The application is free; if transport or document costs apply, we explain them clearly before the adoption is confirmed.

We stay in touch

We provide the available medical history, settling-in guidance, and support after adoption. If difficulties arise, we want you to contact us early.

When will we reply?

We aim to reply within 3–5 working days. We are a small team, so urgent animal cases may occasionally make this take longer.

The form is detailed because we want to find a good match, not perfect answers. If you are unsure about something, simply tell us honestly about your situation.

Adoption application

These questions help us understand the home the animal would join and prepare an adoption that is right for everyone.

Website

The animal you want to adopt

Choose the animal

Your details

Full name Email Phone Country City Address Age Occupation

Home and household

Housing type How many hours would the animal be alone on a usual day? I own my home If I rent, I have the landlord's approval I have a yard The yard is fenced Who lives in the household? Are there children, elderly people, or anyone else we should consider? If you want to adopt a cat, do you live near a busy road? How will you prevent unsupervised outdoor access? What does your daily schedule look like?

Experience with animals

Experience level Your vet, if you already have one What animals do you currently have? What animals have you had in the past?

About the adoption

Why do you want to adopt? Where will the animal live and sleep? Who will care for the animal when you travel or are away for several days? What expectations do you have from the animal and from the adoption process? Is there anything important we did not ask?

Confirmations I agree to a conversation or visit before the adoption I take responsibility for veterinary care and related costs I agree to sterilisation if the animal is not already sterilised If the adoption does not work out, the animal returns to Dumbrava and is not passed on I agree that my data can be used to review and manage this adoption request in accordance with the privacy policy