How To Adopt a Doodle
A Simple, Thoughtful Approach To Helping Your Family Find the Right Doodle.
Bringing home a puppy is a big decision, and we believe it should feel exciting, clear, and well supported. At Annie’s Doodles, we take a personal, family-first approach to placing our Goldendoodle and Australian Labradoodle puppies—making sure each puppy and each family are the right fit for one another.
Whether you’re local to Seattle and the Pacific Northwest or joining us from elsewhere, we’re here to help guide you toward the right puppy for your family and lifestyle. It all starts with an application.
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Explore Our Puppies & Upcoming Litters
We raise mini and medium Goldendoodle and Australian Labradoodle puppies on our Washington farm, with availability changing throughout the year. Start by browsing:
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Available puppies
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Upcoming litters
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Breed information to help you decide which doodle may be the best fit for your lifestyle
If you don’t see the right timing or fit right away, you’re welcome to join our waitlist for future litters.
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Application Review & Approval
Once we receive your application, we will:
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Review it carefully
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Reach via email or phone out with any follow-up questions if needed
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Confirm approval and discuss next steps
Because our puppies are family-raised and thoughtfully placed, we prioritize fit over speed. Our goal is always a confident, long-term match—for both you and your puppy.
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Growing Together Before Pick-up Day
From reservation to go-home day, you’ll receive:
• Regular photo and video updates
• Milestones as your puppy grows
• Transparent communication along the way
Each puppy receives:
• Early neurological stimulation (ENS)
• Spot potty imprinting
• Early manners and social exposure
• Vet care, vaccinations, and health records
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Complete the Puppy Application
When you’re ready, the next step is to fill out our puppy application. This isn’t a commitment—it’s a conversation starter. Your application helps us understand:
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Your family and home environment
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Experience with dogs
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Preferences around size, temperament, and timing
We review every application personally and use it to thoughtfully guide puppy placements.
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Reserving & Matching Your Doodle
After approval, when the puppies are 7-8 weeks old, you’ll be invited via email to a matching call to:
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Reserve a puppy with a $500 deposit from an available or upcoming litter
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Join the waitlist if your timing is flexible
As puppies grow, we guide families through the matching process based on temperament, energy level, family needs, and lifestyle considerations.
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Pick-up Day & Ongoing Support
Before your puppy goes home, you’ll receive an email with a set time for Puppy Pick-up Day. When you pick up your puppy you'll also receive a Puppy Pack including:
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Immunization and worm/parasite records
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A Microchip certificate
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A Copy of the parent dog's tests
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Nutrition guidance
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Training & resource recommendations
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A new dog collar
Our relationship doesn’t end at pickup. Many of our families return for future puppies, and we’re always happy to be a resource as your puppy grows.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where are you located?
We’re located in Washington State, serving families throughout the Seattle area, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond
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How much does an Annie’s Doodle puppy cost?
Our puppies are $3,500 plus tax. We don’t ask for a deposit upfront—only after your application has been reviewed and we’ve mutually agreed it’s a good fit. At that point, a $500 deposit (via Venmo or PayPal) secures your place and is applied toward the total cost of your puppy.
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Is the deposit refundable?
Your deposit is refundable until you commit to a specific litter. Once a litter is selected, the deposit becomes non-refundable and reserves a puppy for your family.
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Is there a waitlist?
Yes. Some litters fill quickly, and joining the waitlist is a great option if your timing is flexible.
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Is applying a commitment?
No. Submitting an application simply helps us get to know you and guide you toward the right fit.
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Will my pup be spayed or neutered?
Puppies go home to their families before being spayed or neutered. We ask all families to sign a spay/neuter agreement confirming that this will be completed before your puppy’s first birthday. This approach supports healthy growth while ensuring responsible placement for every Annie’s Doodles puppy.
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When can we bring our doodle home?
Puppy pick-up day is at 8 or 9 weeks old.
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We live at a distance—do you offer travel options for puppies?
Yes, we’re happy to talk through options with families who live farther away. Just let us know in your puppy application that you’re interested, and we’ll connect to discuss what might work best for you and your puppy.
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Can we visit the puppies?
We love meeting our puppy families. Families who have reserved a puppy are welcome to visit on Puppy Pickup Day, when puppies are around 8 weeks old—it’s a special day for everyone.
To keep puppies healthy during their earliest weeks, we’re unable to host visitors before that time. Limiting early exposure helps protect them while they grow and prepare for their forever homes. We’re always happy to share photos and updates along the way.