WHY A HOME BASED RESCUE?
Local shelters serve a very important function by taking in and housing unwanted animals. But there is another way to deal with them. Many shelters KILL animals based upon space, illness, and undesirable behaviors. We serve the function of pulling animals from these shelters who would otherwise euthanize them and provide them with a home and stable environment. We are able to give the dog personal attention and get to know him/her. We provide them with much needed medical attention which includes shots, heartworm tests, spay/neuters and anything else they may require. While waiting to be adopted, the dog is living in a home where he/she can work on social skills, receive the love and affection they desperately want and receive some training.
WHY DO I HAVE TO FILL OUT AN APPLICATION?
We become very emotionally invested in these rescues and want the best for them. We are very careful about where our dogs go. The application affords us the opportunity to carefully screen applicants to ensure that it is a good match between the dog and the pet parent.
WHY ARE HOME VISITS NEEDED?
In addition to the application, we like to do home visits of the prospective families. It helps us determine if this is a suitable arrangement for the dog and the family. We check for safety and interactions.
WHY TWO VISITS BEFORE WE CAN TAKE A DOG HOME?
We don't want any 'impulse' adoptions. These can turn out badly for the dogs. Requesting two visits with the dog at the rescue allows both parties to fully consider an upcoming adoption and to make sure it's the right thing to do. This is better for the dogs in the long run because there is less chance that they will be returned to the rescue and they will be happy and well cared for in their new homes.
WHY ARE THERE ADOPTION FEES?
Adoption fees help cover the costs of pulling the dogs from shelters, providing all of their medical care and daily food, toys and bedding.
DO RESCUE DOGS HAVE BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS?
The typical rescue dog may come from a bad background. They may have been in a puppy mill where they had little or no care, no freedom and no socializing. Some dogs have been neglected and/or abused and may not trust people or a certain gender. Whatever the case, these dogs have been saved and it's been determined that there is a high probability that they will be well adjusted pets. Some of them may require more patience, understanding and work but it will be worth it. We cannot guarantee temperament or health once they are placed in your home but we will give you all the information we have on them before they leave. We do whatever is necessary to make them as healthy as possible before they are adopted. Rescue dogs know they've been saved and are usually very grateful. They are happy and loyal and will show much gratitude during their lives. I've had many people say that rescues were the best dogs they've ever had. I know from experience that this is true.
HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?
First, please keep this rescue and the dogs in your prayers. Beyond that we need foster homes. We also need volunteers to handle the dogs at adoption events. Volunteers can also help with bathing, vetting, running errands, doing home visits of potential pet parents, walking and playing with the dogs. We are in desperate need of funds as well. We want to do fundraising events and are always open to ideas. We welcome and appreciate donations of not only money but items needed for the dogs. We have a list under the "Wish List" tab.