Sandy Paws Schipperke Rescue Adoption Policies

Dog Reading ADOPTING A SANDY PAWS SCHIPPERKE

Most schips that come through Sandy Paws have normally had a "hard" life - broken homes, abuse, neglect. When they arrive, it is our ULTIMATE goal to be sure that dog is not only loved and well cared for while it is being fostered but that the new forever home is a perfect fit for that dog. In order to do this and do it right, we have many steps that are required before the dog is placed with the new family.

First, our application and terms of adoption paperwork need to be filled out by the prospective family and returned to Sandy Paws. These forms are rather extensive and explore past history with pets, living environment, references (both personal and vet) etc. The terms of adoption is the family's sworn vow that they will take care of this dog to their utmost ability, providing adequate medical care, food, shelter and the like.

This application is then reviewed by Sandy Paws and all references are contacted. We are looking for families whose medical care with current pets is up to date and the personal references sing nothing but praises for the family as pet owners. If there is anything that pops up during this application process that we do not like or approve of, the application is refused. Sandy Paws has the right to refuse any applicant! (One thing we want to mention right here, we do not place any Schipperke's in homes without a fenced yard or some form of restraint to keep the dog home. Period.)

If all things on the application look good and check out, then the next step is the home visit. Everyone can look good on paper so it is important for a Sandy Paws representative to come to the house to explore fencing, environment and interaction between family members and current pets. The new family will then be interviewed as to why they want this particular dog etc. All findings are compiled and compared with the application -- it is at this time that Sandy Paws makes the final decision whether or not the dog goes to that home or not. Also, we want to mention that Sandy Paws does NOT have a spay/neuter contract as ALL schips that leave here are already altered.

If approved, the new family will be required to pay an adoption fee for the dog. This fee is to recoup vet expenses for the animal so most fees will vary depending on the medical expense spent on the dog to achieve maximum health. We do not ask for any compensation for food, gas, time etc. -- only veterinary care.

The schip is then placed in the home -- all Sandy Paws dogs are "guaranteed" and they are always adopted out on a "trial basis". If something should go wrong, such as the dog doesn't get along with another pet for instance, then the dog will be taken back by Sandy Paws and a new home found. Every dog that leaves here is our responsibility for the rest of it's life -- if ten years down the road, something were to happen and the family can no longer keep the dog, then that dog comes back here. It doesn't go to Aunt Agatha who really didn't want the dog to begin with. We know the dog and are better able to place it in a home where it can live out it's remaining years in love and peace.

There will be many follow up calls and/or visits to be sure that the transition of the new pet is going along smoothly. We encourage new families to stay in touch and ask questions if they want. Sandy Paws is always here to help whenever it is needed.

If you are agreeable to the above terms and you want to adopt a Sandy Paws Schipperke, please print a copy of our application and terms of adoption below, fill them out and remit by fax to (406)-323-1863.

Sandy Paws Application

Sandy Paws Terms of Adoption

SURRENDERING A DOG TO SANDY PAWS

If you have a Schipperke that you would like to find a new home for or know of someone who does, please contact us. We do foster the Schipperke's here to access temperament and such. It may take some time to get the dog transported to us (depending on where you are from) but we will take in the dog.

If you would like to "re-home" your dog, then you need to print and fill out our Surrender form below before we will begin the arduous task of finding your dog a new life. It not only gives us the history of the dog but also awards us "ownership" so that we may be free to place him/her in a new home.

Please fill out the Surrender form and fax back to (406)-323-1863.

Sandy Paws Surrender Form

LONG DISTANCE ADOPTIONS

Sandy Paws has had many long distance adoptions -- Wisconsin, Washington D.C., Seattle, Salt Lake City, Denver. We will do long distance adoptions but the new owners are responsible for the cost of transport, shipping crates etc. Some transports can be handled on the ground by many driving volunteers and we here at Sandy Paws will work tirelessly to figure out which transport will be best for the dog and the new owners. If you are from another state, please feel free to ask and we can discuss the possibilities!

If you have any questions or comments regarding the above, you may contact us at:

Sandy Paws Rescue
Sandy Church - Owner
Roundup, Montana
(406)-323-3254
wschurch@midrivers.com

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