Where are you located
& what are your hours?
We are not a shelter
(we rescue FROM shelters), therefore, we do not have a facility or operating
hours. All of our dogs are in private foster homes with normal people who have
jobs & families. We are 100% volunteer based, with foster homes throughout
Orange County & a few in LA County. We do have periodic adoption events,
however, most of our adoptions are by private appointment only.
How do we adopt?
The first step in the adoption process
is filling out an application. We must have the application before you will be
considered for a dog. A detailed, informative application will take priority
over a quickly answered application. All applications must be filled out
completely. Please do NOT fill out an application unless you are truly serious
about adopting. If your completed application is APPROVED, someone will
either contact you via e-mail or phone. While there may be certain dogs you are
interested in, the application process will assist us in finding the perfect pet
for you. Since we know the dogs personally & have first-hand knowledge of their
personalities, please trust us on our suggestions & recommendations. Our goal
is a perfect match for everyone, human & canine! However, filling out an
application does not guarantee approval.
Application
What is included in the adoption?
All of our dogs are spayed & neutered,
vaccinated, dewormed, flea protected, microchipped, and vet checked. We are
sometimes asked if the pups can be adopted, then altered at a later date. The
answer to that questions is no, nothing will be released unaltered. Because the
minimum adoption fee rarely covers the costs associated with each dog, we
ask that adopters who are in a position to give additional funds do so at their
discretion. We also ask our adopters to help us spread the word about the
important work that we do.
Vaccinations?
At the time of adoption, adult dogs
will be completely current on their vaccinations, however, a puppy will need a
series of vaccinations to be protected against such fatal diseases as Parvo &
Distemper. Prior to adoption, pups will have received at least one series of
shots, however, it will be the responsibility of the adopter to follow-up with
their own vet for the remaining shots. Puppies are NOT fully protected until
the entire series is complete. While you may be eager to show off your new
family member, puppies should NOT be taken anywhere other than your own home
until all shots are complete.
Is a puppy the best
choice for you?
Puppies are adorable! There is
no doubt about that.......but.......do you have the time, patience, dedication,
and resources to take care of a puppy? There are so many dogs abandoned in the
shelters who were adopted as cute little puppies, then dumped when they got
older & hit the problem stages. Puppies do NOT come ready-made. They need
extensive guidance & training, and they cannot be left alone for long periods of
time. Puppies grow at an alarming rate, and without proper guidance & training,
the problems will grow just as quickly. If you aren't ready & willing to accept
the challenges that go with a puppy, please consider adopting an adult dog.
What if the
adoption doesn't work out?
We have a lifetime return policy
on our dogs, however, we have the application process to help prevent such an
issue, so it's very important that you are honest when answering the questions.
Not all dogs are compatible in all situations, so it's imperative that you are
forthright in the application process so we can help find the right match.
However, be sure you are ready to make a full commitment to adopting a dog,
whether a puppy or an adult. A dog is not a novelty or a toy, so the prospect
of adopting should be well-thought-out & the commitment should be taken
seriously.