ADOPTION PROCEDURE

Because we put so much time and love into each of our pets we want to make sure that they will find their "forever" homes. In order for us to make sure that you and the dog you want to adopt are a good match we do have several steps in our adoption process. Adoptions are never on a first come bases, we try to match each dog with the best possible home. If you're considering a "rescued companion", know that all dogs entering our rescue are evaluated before they are available for adoption. They are checked for possible temperament problems, given all required vaccines, spayed or neutered, groomed and de-wormed. An adoption fee is requested as well as a signed adoption contract.

Donations range from $50-400 depending on the age and the breed. The typical adoption fee for a young, small dog is $200-250. Puppies are typically more and senior special needs dogs are usually less. Some dogs in higher demand have higher adoption fees. We use these higher adoption fees to offset the veterinary and boarding expenses for some of our hard to place pets. If you don't think you can afford the adoption fee, please reconsider having a dog, as even the healthiest dog (properly cared for) will cost you an average of $50/month and veterinary treatments of $800 + are not at all uncommon. Your adoption fee does not reimburse us for any money we spent on your dog; rather, it is used to help pay for all of the expenses incurred with our rescue program. Unlike animal shelters, we do not receive county funding or other forms of income. We rely strictly on adoption fees and donations to cover the costs associated with rescuing dogs from the shelters (we pay them an adoption fee), veterinary expenses, dog food and supplies, telephone and gas bills, boarding and all other expenses incurred while providing for the dogs in our care. If you are a senior, please look out our senior adoptables. We do offer a discounted adoption fee to seniors adopting dogs over the age of 8. Remember that most small dogs live well into their teens and they have years of love to give to a special home. Plus, they are mostly trained and are an easier fit into a home.

We are looking for serious people and families who will be making the dog part of your family, providing inside/outside homes, quality food, veterinary care, attending training classes and making a commitment to the dog for the rest of its' life, through good times and bad.