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Q: What are the requirements to adopt?
Each application is dealt with on an individual basis.
We offer an online application and will gladly mail an
application to those that do not have internet access.
Q: How long does the application process take?
Depending on the volume of applications at any given time,
the process will begin within 5 to 10 days.
Q: Will you let me know when you receive my application and if I am in the “running”?
All applications for that particular dog will be processed before a decision is made.
This process could take several weeks.
Q: I sent an application to another rescue group and never heard anything back. Will your group keep me abreast of the status of my application?
volunteers who be happy to answer your questions regarding the status of your
application process.
Our goal is to find wonderful homes for the dogs and one
of the most important aspects is good communication.
Q: We are a family that travels all over the United States in an RV, would you consider us for adoption?
ask specific questions pertaining to the traveling.
Q: What would prevent me from successfully adopting one of your rescues?
Also, decisions are based on your personal references and home visit.
Q: Why are you asking for personal references?
finding out whom the applicant is so that we can make a determination if this would be
a good home for one of our dogs.
Q: What types of questions will you ask my friends?
how they feel about the applicant in regards to pet ownership.
Q: What questions will you ask my veterinarian?
basis, proper medications purchased, are the dogs on flea prevention, does the applicant pay their
bills promptly and would they advise placing a rescued dog with the applicant.
Q: What is a Home Visit and what can I expect during one?
Q: Is the Home Visit completed before or after the vet/personal reference check? Why?
is qualified first before continuing on to the final step.
Q: What if I am not approved to adopt the dog I want? Is there a chance I would qualify for another dog?
Q: Why is the adoption fee so high?
There are exceptions to this which are stated in the bio for the dog. Please see our current foster
vetting costs at Foster Vetting Costs and note that the vetting expenses
on most of our dogs exceed $300.00. Copies of all vetting expense will be supplied to the adopter.
Q: Because this is an older dog would you take any less for the Adoption Fee?
of all the dogs in our program. A 3 year old dog can come in and only need $250 worth of vetting
and have an Adoption Fee of $300. But then a 10 year old dog can come in and need
over $800 worth of vetting and have the same $300 Adoption Fee. We do not set the Adoption Fee according
to their vetting costs. Dogs over the age of 3 years old all have the same $300 Adoption Fee.
This helps us cover vetting for those babies that need more than others.
Regardless of age, all our babies get whatever medical attention they need. We hope that you now understand
why we cannot lower Adoption Fees because of age.
Q: Is the adoption fee refundable?
Q: If we adopt a puppy what guidelines do we have to meet for neutering/spaying?
A neuter/spay deposit is requested at time of adoption and is refunded when proof of neuter/spay
is supplied to the rescue.
Q: We haven't had a pet since we moved to this town so our vet reference isn't local,
nor is it recent. Is that okay?
had a pet in their lives for some time because of personal choices and may now be ready
to bring a dog into their lives. We then base our evaluation on personal references and the Home Visit.
Q: Can you send me additional pictures of the dog I am thinking of adopting?
Q: Can the rescue supply us with background on the dog we are interested in?
The majority of the dogs come from shelters and puppy mills so their background
information is limited.
Q: Are we guaranteed that we will be allowed to adopt the dog that we have applied for?
on the dog before making a final decision. We make every effort to choose the applicant that best fit
the dog's needs.
Q: What is your adoption policy regarding out-of-state adoption?
pictures of the potential adopter's home when we cannot do the Home Visit personally.
Q: Do you ship your dogs? If so, what is the process?
Q: Do you adopt to the elderly and families with children?
applicant's environment. We do not adopt to a home with children under the age of 10.
Q: Can I adopt more than one dog from you at the same time?
We would also be receptive to placing more than one dog with an applicant that meets
all application qualifications.
Q: How do you feel about “crating” or “kenneling”?
what is ours is theirs. We prefer that if the dog should need to be contained for short periods of time,
that the dog be gated in a small room such as the kitchen or bathroom.
We do, however, recognize that in some instances crating a young puppy may be necessary for short periods
of time, NO longer than 4 hours duration.
Q: Is a fenced yard mandatory in order to adopt?
for one of the dogs this will be stated in their bio or during the adoption process.
Q: How do you feel about letting the dog out off leash once we trust him/her?
Q: What information do we receive when we adopt the dog?
likes and dislikes, habits etc.
Q: Do we need to bring a leash and collar for the dog?
Q: What kind of contact is maintained after the adoption?
by telephone or email for the first week, we then contact adopter once a week for 3 weeks and then
once a month for the remainder of the dog's life.
Q: What kind of support will we be given after adoption?
all times and will do our best to answer any questions or concerns and will work tirelessly to make sure
that the transition from our home to the adopter's home goes as smoothly
as possible.
Q: What happens if the dog does not work out in our family?
the dog back into our rescue family.
Q: What is the adjustment period for the dog?
to the 2-week period. If behavior is evident that the dog is not going to adjust after all avenues
have been exhausted then the dog will be returned to the rescue.
Q: What do we feed the dog?
days of food when you pick up the dog.
Q: Do I make payment by check or money order and who do I make the check/money order payable to?
have you make the check payable to Peke A Tzu Rescue.
Q: Since Peke A Tzu Rescue is a non-profit organization, is the cost of my adoption tax deductible? What about additional vet expenses?
those monies are not tax deductible.
Q: What does Peke A Tzu Rescue expect from me after the adoption is complete?(communication, copies of vet bills, etc.)
throughout the dog's life on a monthly basis. We also ask that you keep us informed of address
changes and veterinarian changes. All of these answers and more are addressed in the
adoption contract. We also would appreciate copies of vet bills to insure that the dog is kept up to date
on necessary vaccinations or we can also call your vet when vaccinations are due.
Q: If something should happen to us what responsibility does our family have to Peke A Tzu Rescue as far as the dog's well being is concerned?
Should there be a family member who would like to adopt the dog, they will be required to go through
the adoption process. If they do not meet the adoption qualifications then the dog is to be returned
to the rescue.