Pickup and Transport Tips
Sway, White Powderpuff
We assist with this process in any way that we can as we do not want a perfect match to be prevented due to location issues. but please remember that are able to transport our dogs only if it is within a reasonable distance from the foster home, so before you apply for a dog not in your area, please be sure that you are willing to schedule and/or fetch your new family member either half way or all the way from their foster home.
Adopted dogs must be picked up or travel arranged within 14 days of adoption, and remember, adoption fees are non-refundable. We strive to assist when and where we can including providing point of contact information for various rescue animal transport organizations and/or meeting part way if possible.
We strive to assist when and where we can including providing point of contact information for various rescue animal transport organizations and/or meeting part way if possible.
Initial Pick Up
*Read the included "Foster Dog & Microchip Turnover" sheet that your new dogs foster parent has prepared for you. This will include recommendations based on his/her past and present behavior, veterinary information, food type, feeding schedule and routine, potty habits, sleeping arrangements, interaction with other pets, microchip information, etc.
Make sure to bring
*A collar and ID tag with your information
*A secure harness such as a mesh SPORN Anti-pull harness or a harness that claims that the dog cannot "back out" of it and a non-retractable leash.
Please follow our advice
Please understand that we do not want to control what you do with your new dog, we just want to limit the instances of dogs being lost or scared into behaving inappropriately. We recommend that adopted dogs be taken straight home. Do not visit friends, family or take them shopping at the pet store. Allow your new dog to get used to you, your home and your pets and then introduce them to other people and their pets.
Transporting
Short Distances 6 hours or less
During transport or pickup we recommend that you leave your adopted dog in their kennel for the duration of the trip. If the foster parent has specifically advised you not to remove your new dog from the kennel to take out to potty until you arrive home, please heed this advice. Some dogs have a history of being abused and neglected and while we work with socializing them and earning their trust, you are new and it may take some time for them to adjust. We have heard of many a dog that has gotten away during transport because they were taken out to potty, got spooked, and slipped out of their harness or collar. Cleaning up potty accidents is far better than your new dog running away and
becoming lost.
Long Distances more than 6 hours
For long distance trips we do understand that your new dog will need to come out of their kennel. We recommend that you start this process inside your vehicle, with all doors closed. Remove your new dog from their kennel and gently attach their new collar with ID tags affixed and put on their no slip harness. Please ensure that it is a snug fit but not too tight.
Once you have ensured that the harness is properly adjusted and leash is attached, you may open the door and get out first, keeping the opening blocked with your body, turn around and pick up your dog, carry him/her to a quiet spot, away from the noise of people and cars and sit them down. Keep a very watchful eye on their reactions - if they start to jump, buck or "freak out," it's time to go back to the car. However, if all is smooth once they have pottied, take them back to the car. Once inside, and doors are closed, remove the restrictive harness and leash. Collar should be ok to leave on.
Adopted dogs must be picked up or travel arranged within 14 days of adoption, and remember, adoption fees are non-refundable. We strive to assist when and where we can including providing point of contact information for various rescue animal transport organizations and/or meeting part way if possible.
We strive to assist when and where we can including providing point of contact information for various rescue animal transport organizations and/or meeting part way if possible.
Initial Pick Up
*Read the included "Foster Dog & Microchip Turnover" sheet that your new dogs foster parent has prepared for you. This will include recommendations based on his/her past and present behavior, veterinary information, food type, feeding schedule and routine, potty habits, sleeping arrangements, interaction with other pets, microchip information, etc.
Make sure to bring
*A collar and ID tag with your information
*A secure harness such as a mesh SPORN Anti-pull harness or a harness that claims that the dog cannot "back out" of it and a non-retractable leash.
Please follow our advice
Please understand that we do not want to control what you do with your new dog, we just want to limit the instances of dogs being lost or scared into behaving inappropriately. We recommend that adopted dogs be taken straight home. Do not visit friends, family or take them shopping at the pet store. Allow your new dog to get used to you, your home and your pets and then introduce them to other people and their pets.
Transporting
Short Distances 6 hours or less
During transport or pickup we recommend that you leave your adopted dog in their kennel for the duration of the trip. If the foster parent has specifically advised you not to remove your new dog from the kennel to take out to potty until you arrive home, please heed this advice. Some dogs have a history of being abused and neglected and while we work with socializing them and earning their trust, you are new and it may take some time for them to adjust. We have heard of many a dog that has gotten away during transport because they were taken out to potty, got spooked, and slipped out of their harness or collar. Cleaning up potty accidents is far better than your new dog running away and
becoming lost.
Long Distances more than 6 hours
For long distance trips we do understand that your new dog will need to come out of their kennel. We recommend that you start this process inside your vehicle, with all doors closed. Remove your new dog from their kennel and gently attach their new collar with ID tags affixed and put on their no slip harness. Please ensure that it is a snug fit but not too tight.
Once you have ensured that the harness is properly adjusted and leash is attached, you may open the door and get out first, keeping the opening blocked with your body, turn around and pick up your dog, carry him/her to a quiet spot, away from the noise of people and cars and sit them down. Keep a very watchful eye on their reactions - if they start to jump, buck or "freak out," it's time to go back to the car. However, if all is smooth once they have pottied, take them back to the car. Once inside, and doors are closed, remove the restrictive harness and leash. Collar should be ok to leave on.
