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Please note, if you have applied for one of our puppies, please be patient for a response. It takes extra time to review the multiple applications we receive for each puppy. Adoption Process & Policies
Thank you for your interest in Petite Paws Rescue Please read the below information thoroughly BEFORE applying to adopt You must be a minimum of 21 years old to submit an application
Our Foster Dog List : Please review our list of foster dogs and note the dog(s) for whom you're applying on your application. Please read their profiles carefully to ensure that you meet the qualifications to adopt that particular dog. Unless otherwise noted in their profile, all of our foster dogs require a fenced yard. If you do not have a fenced yard, make sure the profile of the dog you wish to adopt notes that he/she does not have that requirement.
Please note that we are not accepting applications for any dog listed as ‘processing application’ or ‘pending adoption’. If for some reason that dog’s adoption does not go through, the dog will be re-listed without the processing/pending status. Our dogs are housed in private foster homes, not a shelter facility. You can visit our dogs at events in their local area. To see if the dog will be attending an event, please visit our events page: http://www.petitepaws.us/info/events We will collect a non-refundable $20 application deposit to process your application after we have completed your vet check and you have spoken to the foster mom. The deposit will be applied to the final adoption donation.
ADOPTION DONATIONS:
Our adoption donations range between $150 - $500 and are dependent on the health, age and breed of the dog. Our adoption donations are non-negotiable.
IPPRA encourages senior citizens to consider adopting one of our foster kids. Any person age 55 years and up, may adopt one of our foster kids age 1 year or older at a discounted rate. Do be prepared to supply us with proof of you age at the home visit stage of the adoption process.
Our adoption donations cover the following vetting and care:
• We provide primary and rabies vaccines in dogs under 12
• We provide heartworm testing
• We provide fecal testing and when required, worming
• We spay or neuter our rescued dogs
• We microchip all fosters under 12
• We keep our fosters on monthly heartworm and flea preventative
• We do blood work if recommended by the Vet and prior to surgeries in dogs over 10
• We provide dentals if needed
• We provide medical attention for most conditions
• We provide maintenance medication as needed
• We provide a loving foster home
• We provide premium food
• We provide bathing and grooming
• We exist solely on unpaid volunteers and donations
Please keep in mind that although adoption donations are not tax deductible they do help subsidize the costs of vetting and caring for ALL of the rescue dogs we take in.
We are not shelter but a rescue and thus are not funded by any city, state or national organization. We rely solely on donations to help defray the costs associated with saving these precious lives. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit, all-volunteer organization.
We are often asked, "Why would you charge "so much" for a rescue pet? Why not just place it in a good home?" The answer is because we need adopters who are willing to support ALL rescue pets, not just the dog that they adopt.
A young, healthy dog might only cost us $150 - $400 in discounted vet care and may be adopted quickly. However, many of the dogs that come in to our rescue require extensive vetting, often including surgeries. An older dog with health issues can easily cost $500-$1500 in veterinary expenses. These dogs may require months of foster care for rehabilitation. Yet we can only ask a minimal adoption fee and it may be a long time until anyone comes forward to adopt them.
Fees from the younger, more adoptable dogs help offset the cost of caring for the others. Most of our dogs have a sad story to tell and some have suffered through years of neglect or abuse. We hope that you will be willing to give an opportunity for a better life to ALL of our dogs by supporting them through our adoption donations. Without these funds, our rescue efforts would not be possible.
CHOOSING HOMES:
All of your present pets must be altered (spayed/neutered), up to date on shots and on a heartworm preventative. Homes with toy dog experience will be given first preference. Unless otherwise noted in the dog's profile, all of our foster dogs require a fenced yard. We do NOT adopt into homes that use invisible/electrical/underground fencing.
Adoption
applications will be thoroughly reviewed. If you have current or
recently deceased pets we will contact your vet. If you rent, we will
contact your landlord. We will contact your personal references. We
will conduct a home visit.
In order to be approved to adopt, if you live in an owned property you must be listed on the mortgage and if you live in a rented property you must be listed on the lease .
CHILDREN:
Due to the size and personality of toy dogs and because of legal liabilities, we do not adopt our foster dogs into homes with children under 8 years old. Toy dogs are extremely fragile and can easily be hurt by young children. If your children are over 8 years old, we prefer that you have a strong background with toy breeds. We are very cautious when adopting into a home with children.
TRANSPORTS:
Please be advised that we do not transport or ship our dogs. You will be responsible for coming to pick up the dog on adoption day. Preference is given to local applicants. The general location of each foster dog is listed in its profile. Our special needs dogs (puppy mill rescues, seniors, medical issues, emotional issues) must be adopted close to their foster homes so that the foster parent can meet you and personally conduct your home visit.
AGE OF DOGS:
A large percentage of our foster dogs are strays from shelters or puppy mills. We will never know the true age for these dogs. The ages listed in these circumstances reflects the age that our licensed Veterinarians estimate the dog's age to be, based on their best professional and experienced knowledge. We cannot be held responsible if two or more different Vets have two or more different opinions.
REMEMBER:
Rescued animals are by no means perfect or show quality. They are usually from puppy mills, bad breeding, unwanted, abandoned, sick or old. Almost never will we get in a small young female. Rarely do we have a lot of background on our rescues.
Before you make your final decision to adopt, we would like to tell you a little bit about what it’s like to live with a rescue. Our rescues come from many places - primarily strays, owner surrenders, kill shelters and puppy mills. Remember, having the privilege of taking a pet into your life is a “Lifetime Commitment” and it will indeed change your life, as you now know it.
Some of these dogs have many issues due to past abuse, neglect or medical needs. Many are not housebroken. They will pee and poo in your home on your carpet, your furniture, your bed. They can be hard to potty train. Some are NEVER truly trained. We highly recommend the use of potty pants and bellybands. They may not be leash trained. They may not know how to play. It may be very frustrating trying to deal with some of their issues, such as fear biting, poop eating, fear aggression, barking and separation anxiety to name a few. Sometimes they can be afraid of a particular gender of human, loud noises, sudden moves, a touch of a hand. Some can never be placed in a home with children or other pets. Some may require Vet care and/or medication for the rest of their lives. It may take a very long time to gain their trust, maybe even not at all. They may favor one family member over another. They may not want anyone near that protector and become aggressive toward others in the family or visitors. Please make sure your entire family is in 100% agreement with bringing another dog into your home and that they all also understand the many problems that can occur.
With time, love and patience a rescue dog will become a valued member of your family and will return your love many times over.
If, after reading all of this, you feel certain that you have the time, patience, funds and love to adopt one of our foster dogs please continue on to complete our adoption application.
PLEASE REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION CAREFULLY BEFORE SUBMITTING Please make sure you have filled in ALL Required Fields.
If any required field is not completed, the form will automatically be labeled Incomplete by the system.
The system will allow you submit an incomplete form and it will send you a 'thank you for submitting' email.
However, incomplete applications will not be processed as the system only notifies us when it receives complete applications. If you should have any problems submitting your application, please email us at info@petitepaws.org or call 866-325-7297 and we will have a member contact you to take your information over the phone.
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