ADOPTION / FOSTERING PROCESS

FOSTERING

 No previous experience necessary.
 Fostering entails looking after the dog for a period from one day to approx. one month depending on the dog.
 You will need to have secure fencing, and gates.
 Luv-a-Lab trainers will help you to teach basic commands if the dog doesn't have any previous training.
 You will need to walk the dog daily and allow the dog to be part of your family.
 The dog will need to sleep indoors, in a kennel or a suitable sheltered area.
 Luv-a-Lab will provide collar, lead, headcollar (if needed), some food and Vet care (if required).

ADOPTION

 You will have a one week trial with the dog, to ensure that the dog is happy in your home and you are happy with the dog.   We do try very hard to match appropriate dogs with families to minimize upheaval to the dog.
  Luv-a-Lab will bring the dog to your home and inspect your property helping you to settle your new dog.
 Once the week trial is over the transfer of ownership forms will be forwarded to you and the applicable fee that appeared in the advert will need to be paid.
 Once this has been done you will receive a confirmation of your ownership in the post.   You will then need to register the dog with your local council.
 All our dogs come to you, desexed, microchipped, vaccinated wormed and deflead.
 You will need to have bedding, bowls, food and toys ready for your new dog.
 We strongly advise that gentle method obedience training be sought for your new dog (no choke chains etc)
Note:   If for any reason your circumstances change and you are no longer able to able to keep your dog, all you need to do is to contact us and we will happily rehome your dog.  Under no circumstances must your dog be dumped or surrendered to a shelter.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER A DOG IS RESCUED?

All rescued dogs are desexed, microchipped, vaccinated, and treated for worms and fleas. They then enter foster care where they are given the love, attention and basic training they need to settle into normal family life. An assessment of their temperament and behaviour can also be made during this time, so that the dog’s needs can be best matched with a potential home. During this time rescues are advertised via email and interested potential adopters may make enquiries and meet the dog. If a person or family like the dog when they meet him or her, and we believe that the dog and the home environment on offer are a good match, a one-week trial commences. This allows the potential adopters and the dog to live together for a short time to see if they are able to meet the dogs’ needs, and if the dog fits their lifestyle.

WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW

Informations we will need from you before you can adopt a dog :
1.   Name
2.   Address
3.   Phone numbers
4.   Tell us something about yourself, your home ( fencing etc), work and family situation.
5.   Do you currently own a dog.. or have you in the past?
6.   Indicate whether you are wanting to foster or adopt.