‼️Important points to remember before committing to adopting or fostering a rescue dog ‼️
Our Dogs are rescued from Romania and the UK
While it is exciting to get a dog, and you want to wash, walk, play, sleep with him or her, none of this happens overnight.
You need to be patient with your dog, and this means giving them time to trust you. They may have been let down, or even hurt, by humans in the past and have no idea of your intentions.
They have been in a shelter, and some may have been sharing a kennel with another dog, this is even more likely with the current epidemic of abandoned dogs that we are seeing across the EU.
Some may not have had much human interaction
All of the dogs need someone to nurture them, which includes walking, and picking up after them, therefore you must have the physical fitness to be able to attend the dogs needs, if you do not have the physical capacity please do not apply. Please be aware that we do ask personal questions such as regarding your health during the home check, so please be prepared for this.
Because our dogs have been through so much already we ask you to seriously consider if this is something you are committed to do, with patience, love and understanding. If not please do not apply, we have had many people adopt the dogs to only return them within days, which then unsettles them and makes them withdrawn, because they have been abandoned and they do not understand why:
They could have been abandoned, by a road, in a field, at a kill shelter, born in a rescue centre.
They could be from a broken home (domestic violence).
They could be from a home due to a change in circumstances .
They could have been in a shelter from months to years .
They could have come from a Shelter, been in a home and returned back into a shelter for any number of reasons.
They may never have lived in a house before, which means they are not used to the everyday sounds and smells that a typical dog may be.
Some have never seen their reflection.
Question & Answers
We get asked all sorts of questions before and after adopting a dog, so here are a few Q&A for you
Q Can I come and see all the dogs in person?
A: If you complete an application form, and name the dogs you are interested in, we can arrange an appointment for you to meet them.
Q; Can I introduce my current dog to them first?
A: Absolutely, once you have completed the application form and home check, bring your furbaby along
Q: Can I just come and view them all?
A: We have our dogs in a number of different kennels across the UK, and some are still situated in the Shelter in Romania, so we cannot guarantee you will be able to meet every dog that you are interested it, but we are more than happy to discuss that with you upon receiving your completed application form.
Q: Are they cat tested?
A: Some of our dogs are cat tested, but not all of them, please see the individual dogs' bios for more information.
Q: How much is the adoption fee?
A: £450
Q: Is the dog house trained?
A: Some maybe if they have been in a house before, most are not, however they can be trained quickly
Q: Is the dog lead trained?
A: Most are, however some are not, please see the individual dogs' bios for more information
Q: Do the dogs have recall?
A: Some do, however most do not, please see the individual dogs' bios for more information
Q: Can I take the dog for a walk straight away?
A: ,We strongly advise a minimum time is to allow 3 days for them to decompress and settle in their new surroundings before taking them out for walks.
Q: Why do I have to wait 3 days till I can walk the dog?
A: It is a lot of change for the dog, they need time to decompress and get used to their new surroundings, you need to give them time to build a bond and trust with you, to ensure it is relaxing/joyful for your dog, reduce any potential reactivity, and therefore the urge to try and escape.
Q: Can I wash my dog when I get them home?
A: We would strongly advise to leave it a few days, it is overwhelming enough for your dog, to be in a strange environment with many different smells and sounds. Give them some time to adjust. Use pet friendly wipes if needed while giving them time to settle.
Q: What breed is the dog?
A: As the dogs are rescues, they are classified as Mixed Breed Dogs, and the DNA kit will tell you it has Chiwawa in it
Q: Why do I need a 5ft fence?
A: Believe it or not we have seen our dogs jump 8ft fences, and that's not just the bigger ones!
Q: Why do I need to let my dog out for a wee with a lead on in the garden?
A: As above, until your dog bonds with you, they may try to leave
Q: What food shall I feed them?
A: Any food is suitable as long it is the right life stage (and Dog Friendly of course)
Q: When do I pay the adoption Fee?
A: Once you have signed the adoption agreement, you will then be asked to make payment, we do not offer payment plans and require all fees to be paid upfront before the dog will be released or delivered to you.
Q: What about their micro chip?
A: Once the adoption fee is paid we will change over the details for you, you will receive an email of confirmation once completed.
Q: Do you offer ongoing support?
A: Yes we do, we understand that circumstances can change without any prior knowledge, so we offer full rescue backup with any dogs that are adopted or fostered.