Available for Adoption or Forever Foster 

If you’d like to start the ADOPTION PROCESS, please fill out a non-binding Adoption Application. A member of our matchmaker team will  get back to you in 3-5 business days. Some of our senior sweeties receive multiple applications, if a dog is no longer available our Matchmaker team is happy to help find you another good match. All adoptions include:

  • 2-week trial sniffing period.
  • Support from our matchmaker team and foster family.
  • Up-to date medical care including lab work and dental care
  • 1 FREE future exam and lab work at our clinic in Lakeside.
  • Additional exams and lab work for only $125.
  • Adoption fee is $250, $125 for seniors 60yrs or over, veterans, or individuals on disabilty.



Interested in providing a FOREVER FOSTER HOME to one of our select  senior sweeties?  Check-out the bios below to see which senior sweeties are approved as a forever foster then fill out our online foster application.

  • Forever foster families provide loving home while Lionel’s Legacy provides necessary and approved food, supplies, and medical care at one of our contracted vets.
  • Forever fosters must live in the San Diego or Orange County areas.
  • Forever fosters must do an online monthly check-in.
  • Vacation foster support provide
  • Support provided through our compassionate team.