Frenzy Animal Rescue

ADOPTION PROCESS

 

We take great pride to match the right animal into the right home.  Therefore we use the following steps; these steps may be modified to allow for geographical and scheduling variables.  Furthermore all dogs are spay/neuter(age permitting), have had all their shots, been dewormed and have been tested for heartworms before adoption.  

 

1. Interested parties must submit a completed and signed application Your application is received and reviewed, upon application approval, we will contact you with any additional questions and to discuss the animal you want.  If we feel that the animal would not be a good match for your family we will suggest another animal that is compatible.  You must at this point put  a $50.00(non refundable) holding fee on the animal if you want a specific one which is deducted from the final fee.

1. A home visit and play date is scheduled.  This is an in person visit and everyone in your household must be present.  We will observe how the animal and your family interact. We will conduct a safety check of your home and will view every room. This visit is app 1-1 ½ hrs. The animal will return with us that day and you will receive a call within 24 hrs if approved to pick the animal up.

1. Adoption is finalized at rescue and you will take the animal home(you MUST have a collar and leash to leave with any dog).  You do not have total ownership of the animal for the first 2 years but we will never intervene in your raising the animal unless we feel the animal is in danger.

1. There will be 4 home visits after the adoption, one of which will be unannounced.

1. We do not do same day adoptions unless you are preapproved.

 

Please note that applications are reviewed as soon as possible.  However this process does not result in an immediate adoption.  If you have submitted an application and are awaiting a response; please contact us via email frenzyanimalrescue@sbcglobal.net, to inquire about the status of your submitted application.  If you are refused, we do not call you, nor do we say who told us anything. All questions MUST be answered completly to be considered

Adopting a dog

 

Thank you for your interest in adopting a dog from Frenzy Animal Rescue (FAR).

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Adopting a dog is a big decision. Dogs require an investment of time and money and may also require a long commitment. Having a dog is a very rewarding experience, but requires a thorough evaluation of your decision before you adopt.

 

Things to Consider

 

The fact that you are looking at rescue dogs is a wonderful thing -- it is definitely the responsible, caring thing to do. But one should consider a few important things before filling out the adoption application:

 

    * Why do you want a dog?

      If you want a dog because he or she is cute, everyone else is getting one, or the kids have been nagging you for one, Therefore, adopting a dog will most likely be a mistake. Do not forget that small dogs may be with you for ten to fifteen years and will need care every single day during that time. Make sure you are adopting a dog for the right reason.

 

    * Do you have time for a dog?

      Dogs need you to take care of them even when you are busy, tired, sick, and otherwise inconvenienced.  Many of the dogs have ended up in a rescue home because their previous owners did not take the time commitment seriously.

 

    * Can you afford a dog?

      Dogs are expensive. Dogs need quality food, veterinary visits, grooming, heart worm and flea medication,  training classes, toys, treats, and other expenditures that can add up to a large bill. If your dog  gets sick or injured, you can be looking at thousands of dollars in veterinary expenses. You may want to consider adding dog health insurance to your list of annual expenses.

 

    * Are you prepared to deal with special problems that dogs can bring?

      Flea infestations, scratched-up furniture and doors, bathroom accidents from animals who are not yet housetrained, holes in the yard and gardens, and unexpected medical emergencies are unfortunate but common aspects of lives with dogs.

 

    * Can you have a dog where you live?

      We always call your landlord if you rent(this includes condos) to verify that you are a tenant and that dogs are allowed. Therefore if your residence does not allow dogs, there is no need to apply until your landlord's policy or your residence changes.

 

    * Is it a good time for you to adopt a dog?

      If you have small children less than six years old, or have any of these things occurring or might occur within the next six months, you may want to wait to adopt: marriage, divorce, move, death in the family, new job, lost job, etc. If you travel frequently or serve in the military, a dog might not be the best match. These are all common reasons why people bring in and surrender their dogs to shelters. Having a stable, settled lifestyle is best for dogs.

 

    * Have you done your research?

      Do you know the personality and activity level of the dog breed you are interested in? Many different dog breeds have different personalities. Also, different breeds of dogs have certain medical complications which must be taken into consideration.    

 

We understand that this is a lot to think about, but it is better to think about it before you adopt. It is important not to adopt a dog for the wrong reasons or without being prepared to care for them for their entire lifetime. Otherwise, this may lead to a dog being returned to another rescue or shelter. Our inbox is flooded with desperate emails about dogs who die because individuals were impulsive. Most of the dogs needing rescue are not puppies; they come from people who did not think about what it takes to care for a dog before they brought one home or that the pups are growing up and bigger then thought. Each one of these dogs will bring their person or families joy, laughter, and love -- but only if their people are willing to commit entirely to them.

 

I have considered all of the above, and I would still like to fill out an adoption application

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