Tips on Found Dogs and Rehoming a Dog
STRAY DOGS
Thank you for stepping up and trying to help the dog. We know this can be stressful trying to figure out a safe plan for the dog. Unfortunately, after rescuing for 25+ years, the state has not improved the overpopulation issues and now with the shelters closing because of the dog flu, we stay FULL. As a rescue, we do not have the room or funding to accept strays. We do not use foster homes so our days are LONG and we have had to go on intake hold so we can concentrate on the animals that are in our care now.
FOUND DOGS
1. Take dog to local shelter if they will accept it.
2. Have dog scanned for a microchip. Most vets and shelters will do this for no charge.
3. List as found on social media sites. List across the state as we are seeing dogs picked up, passed around, and dropped somewhere far from their original home and original owners cannot find them.
4. Put up flyers at corner convenience stores and at main entrances/cross streets around neighborhood where it was found. Use a head shot or pic that does not show collar or under parts that will show sex of dog. Do NOT advertise sex and other special markings, traits, etc. Require potential owners provide this information along with pictures. If they request extra pics, ask them to provide pics of their lost dog.
PERSONAL DOGS
With the overwhelming amount of stray dogs needing help in our state, we cannot take on owner relinquished dogs. We highly recommend training in any situation to help keep your dog in its original home. Training can be a personal trainer, youtube videos, websites, etc. You can also email us at [email protected] with more specifics on the dog's behavior and we can share a few things you may try to help and/or recommend a trainer. With so many needing to be rehomed, please do what you can to keep your dog.
REHOMING A DOG
Whether you have a stray that you could not locate an owner for or a personal dog to rehome, here are a few things you can do to try and ensure a good home:
1. Make sure you know the dog will get along with smaller dogs, kids, and cats before placing in homes with them.
2. Have the dog spayed/neutered before placing. There are several low cost clinics located across the state.
3. Ask for an adoption donation to go toward the spay/neuter.
4. Ask potential adopters for a vet reference and call their vet to verify that they are regular clients. This will weed out anyone that really is not considering the best interest of the dog.
5. If dog is going to a home with another dog, meet at a neutral place to make sure dogs will get along.
6. Once the meet and greet is successful, deliver the dog to the new home.
Thank you for stepping up and trying to help the dog. We know this can be stressful trying to figure out a safe plan for the dog. Unfortunately, after rescuing for 25+ years, the state has not improved the overpopulation issues and now with the shelters closing because of the dog flu, we stay FULL. As a rescue, we do not have the room or funding to accept strays. We do not use foster homes so our days are LONG and we have had to go on intake hold so we can concentrate on the animals that are in our care now.
FOUND DOGS
1. Take dog to local shelter if they will accept it.
2. Have dog scanned for a microchip. Most vets and shelters will do this for no charge.
3. List as found on social media sites. List across the state as we are seeing dogs picked up, passed around, and dropped somewhere far from their original home and original owners cannot find them.
4. Put up flyers at corner convenience stores and at main entrances/cross streets around neighborhood where it was found. Use a head shot or pic that does not show collar or under parts that will show sex of dog. Do NOT advertise sex and other special markings, traits, etc. Require potential owners provide this information along with pictures. If they request extra pics, ask them to provide pics of their lost dog.
PERSONAL DOGS
With the overwhelming amount of stray dogs needing help in our state, we cannot take on owner relinquished dogs. We highly recommend training in any situation to help keep your dog in its original home. Training can be a personal trainer, youtube videos, websites, etc. You can also email us at [email protected] with more specifics on the dog's behavior and we can share a few things you may try to help and/or recommend a trainer. With so many needing to be rehomed, please do what you can to keep your dog.
REHOMING A DOG
Whether you have a stray that you could not locate an owner for or a personal dog to rehome, here are a few things you can do to try and ensure a good home:
1. Make sure you know the dog will get along with smaller dogs, kids, and cats before placing in homes with them.
2. Have the dog spayed/neutered before placing. There are several low cost clinics located across the state.
3. Ask for an adoption donation to go toward the spay/neuter.
4. Ask potential adopters for a vet reference and call their vet to verify that they are regular clients. This will weed out anyone that really is not considering the best interest of the dog.
5. If dog is going to a home with another dog, meet at a neutral place to make sure dogs will get along.
6. Once the meet and greet is successful, deliver the dog to the new home.
