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. Once your completed
application is received, 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.