Every dog deserves to be truly known. Responsible intake is where that commitment begins.

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Artemis House practices mission-aligned, capacity-based intake — not open admission. ​

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Who We're Built to Serve
 

We focus on dogs who can be overlooked, become increasingly overwhelmed, or struggle to find their footing in a busy kennel environment. We also serve young puppies, mothers with babies, and dogs needing extra care and closer attention.

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Our approach brings together quiet, thoughtfully prepared spaces, consistent caregivers, and patient, force-free care. We stay intentionally small so each dog has time to feel safe and become truly known.

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​What we consider before saying yes
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• Alignment with our mission

• An appropriate foster setting and prepared caregiver

• Veterinary support for individual care and safety needs

• Financial resources for anticipated care and emergencies

• A dependable support TEAM and backup plan

• Capacity to sustain care through adoption without compromising dogs or people already in our care

 

A dog may fit our mission while exceeding our current capacity. Declining a placement does not diminish that dog’s worth.​​

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Approval Comes Before Transfer
 

An inquiry, referral, foster offer, or funding offer does not guarantee acceptance. Artemis House must explicitly approve the placement and confirm care and handoff arrangements before a dog enters our care.

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Where We Are Now

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We’re preparing for our first carefully planned placements, with a goal of January 2027. Intake will begin when our people, systems, veterinary arrangements, and resources are ready.

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Questions about our intake approach may be directed to info@artemishousefoster.org. We are not currently accepting dogs into care.