Policies

ADOPTION POLICIES

Snooty Giggles Dog Rescue strives to make sure that each and every adoption is a perfect match and one that will last a lifetime. Over the years we have learned through experience the qualities required by owners to provide each dog with the most successful outcome. We want nothing more from our adopters than what we expect ourselves to provide for our own dogs and the dogs in our foster homes, excellent medical care, proper mental and physical exercise to meet each dogs individual needs, a loving,clean and safe environment with family members who all the same goals in mind as dog owners. From these expectations and experiences we have devised a basic set of adoption policies.

 

YOU MUST BE 25 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO ADOPT FROM SGDR

 

Policy on Fences (Required to Adopt): Click Here

 

Policy on Adopting to Families with Children Under 5: Click Here

 

  1. The adopter agrees to donate to SGDR an adoption fee required at the time of adoption:Purebred Dogs up to 6 months old: $600
    Purebred Dogs 6 months old up to 1 year old: $500
    Golden Mix Dogs up to 1 year old: $400
    Dogs 1 to 4 years: $375
    Dogs 5 to 8 years: $325
    Dogs 9 to 10 years: $250
    Dogs 11 years and older: Donation of Adopters Choice($50 is refundable with proof of obedience training for any dog of any age adopted from SGDR ).There is also a $20 adoption application processing fee.The full adoption fee is refundable within fourteen (14) days provided that the adopter personally returns the living dog to SGDR and releases SGDR of any further liability.
  2.  In order to adopt from SGDR adopter agrees to cooperate with the adoption approval process which generally includes a written application, references checks, phone interview and in-home visit, pre and/or post adoption. A condition of getting approved to adopt is that all animals in the adopter’s current household are spayed/neutered, current on vaccinations/rabies, receive monthly heartworm preventative, and annual vetting (valid reasons for lack of spay/neuter, vaccinations etc, will be given consideration).
  3. The adopter shall be at least 21 years of age. The adopter agrees to provide the dog with a good and safe home with proper care and attention. The dog is not to ride loose in the back of trucks or be tethered/chained out. The dog is not to be contained by hidden (aka invisible) fences without proper training, regular invisible fence maintenance and supervision. The dog is not to be left outside unattended in an invisible fence at any time. The dog is not to be outside without supervision or left outside unattended while no one is home. The dog shall be provided with shade from the sun and protection from the elements when outside at any time and while under supervision. The adopter agrees to provide proper food and water. The adopter agrees to have a current ID tag on the dog at all times and the microchip updated annually.
  4. The adopter agrees this dog will be examined by a licensed veterinarian at least once each year and will receive adequate vaccinations and treatments to ensure good health.
  5. In the event SGDR discovers the inhumane treatment of this dog, it is agreed SGDR has the right to immediately take possession of dog upon written notice to the adopter at the residence of the dog. It is understood and accepted by the adopter that home visits may be conducted by a person representing SGDR to check on the welfare of the above named dog.
  6. SGDR makes no warranties or statements regarding the dog’s health or temperament. It is agreed and understood by the adopter that while every effort is made to provide accurate history and assessment of a dog, SGDR does not warrant a dog regarding medical status or behavior or disposition. It is further agreed that environmental changes may effect and change the temperament of the above named dog and that SGDR has no liability or responsibility of any nature regarding later defects with the dog, or injuries or damage to any person or property which may be caused by the dog. SGDR is available for consultation, advice and assistance in this and all other areas pertaining to the health, training, compatibility etc, of the adopted dog. The adopter agrees to indemnify and hold harmless SGDR and its members, representatives, officers, directors, agents, and all volunteers against any and all claims for any injury or property damage to the adopter or anyone else.
  7. In the event it is determined by either a SGDR representative or the adopter that the dog should not remain with the adopter, it is agreed the dog shall be returned to SGDR by the adopter. The dog may not be transferred to another owner without the express written consent of SGDR . If euthanasia becomes necessary, it is agreed that this will be performed by a licensed veterinarian.
  8. The adopter agrees to not violate any laws or ordinances with the dog.

 

 

Link to the Adoption Contract (This is the form to be signed at the time you bring your new dog home. No need to submit this any sooner.)

 

 

 

      1. Adopters must be at least 25 years of age.
      3. All potential adopters with current or previous dog ownership must undergo a vet reference check with confirmation that each dog is up to date on vaccines (or proof of titer testing), tested regularly and current on year round heartworm prevention, and proof that all dogs are either spayed or neutered PRIOR TO APPLYING. We do recognize that some dogs, due to health reasons or age may not be able to receive the above medical care and we will accept those situations with a vet’s confirmation.
      4. We do not adopt dogs as “gifts or surprises” (including Christmas). The potential owner of each dog must be the one who applies. Everyone living in the home must meet the dog of interest so that we can see how each person interacts with the dog, as well as how the dog responds to each person.
      5. We do not adopt puppies to homes where all members of the family work a typical 40-hour workweek outside of the home. We understand that people have to work, but in these situations we have unfortunately discovered that 90% of puppies adopted into full time/out of home working families are returned within the first year due to behavioral issues. Puppies left in crates or other contained areas alone all day tend to be difficult to housebreak and become destructive due to pent up energy and anxieties from too much time alone. If you are interested in adopting a dog and this is your current lifestyle, please consider adopting an adult dog with the proper energy level, who is already housebroken, that will be perfectly happy hanging out and napping while he or she waits for your arrival with a tail wag and a smile.
      6. Fencing: We base our fencing requirement on each dog’s particular needs.
      7. Out of state adopters MUST have a stellar vet reference, therefore we cannot adopt to first time pet owners who do not live in our immediate area where we can perform a home visit. WE DO have two sister rescues that we work with in the New England states who are able to do our home visits for us there, but this is the only area, outside of our immediate area of Middle Tennessee, where this is available to us.

 

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