Adoption

Please note: If at any stage in the adoption process, we or one of our volunteers/fosterers, home checkers etc. feel that the situation is not right for our dog, you may be turned down. We don’t have regimental rules on what homes are suitable but below gives you an outline of the type of homes we are looking for and the process we follow, should you wish to apply for one of our dogs.

Points to consider before you apply for a dog:
Many of our dogs are often traumatized, insecure and sometimes they have also been physically abused. They often need a lot of time spent on them, so generally they are not suitable to be left alone for long periods of time. We believe that 4 hours is the maximum amount of time a dog should be left alone, but for many of our dogs even this is too long. Puppies in particular benefit from not being left for long periods so please consider this before applying. We may ask your employer to verify your work hours. Please consider the age of the dog/puppy you want to adopt against your own age before applying.

Legacy Rescue will allow dogs to be adopted to homes with children of all ages as long as the dog is suitable for that environment. We will discuss your circumstances and try to determine if the dog you’re interested in will be suitable for your home/family/lifestyle/other pets.

If you already own a dog/cat that is not spayed/neutered, we will consider your application depending on the dog you are applying for. However, Legacy Rescue strongly recommends dogs are spayed/neutered for medical and ethical reasons.

Click here for our Adoption Application

Your yard must be secure with a fence height relative to the size of dog you want to adopt. We usually only home a dog where there is a secure yard (not communal) and where the back yard is separate from the front.

We are looking for wonderful, responsible, forever homes. That means asking questions and trying to marry up the correct pet with the prospective family. We are not judgmental but we have a very large responsibility to make sure we do what’s right for you and especially for our dogs.

Adoption Application

    This form and a consultation with a our representative are designed to help you find the dog most compatible with your lifestyle. Completion of this application does not guarantee adoption of a dog. Please respond to the questions below as completely as possible. In order to be considered as an adopter you must:

    1. Be 26 years of age or older

    2. Have a valid driver's license or other government-issued ID

    3. Have proof of the knowledge and consent of your landlord if renting

    4. Be willing and able to provide proper care, training, and medical treatment

    This organization works on volunteering and all volunteers also have a full-time job. Please be patient as we review your application or while waiting for a response to your questions. We will be in contact with you as soon as possible.

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    excessive barkingdiggingjumping a fencenot getting along with catsnot getting along with other dogsnot good with childrennot housetrainedtoo activenot playful with other animalsnot playful with childrennot good being left alonedifficult to walk on a leashtoo bigtoo much sheddingOther

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    IF ACCEPTED AS AN ADOPTER

    BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT, I ACCEPT IT AS A BINDING CONTRACT AND UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING

    1. Any dog adopted from Legacy Rescue is to be an indoor dog and treated as a member of your family.

    2. Any dog adopted from Legacy Rescue shall be afforded all necessary vaccinations, licenses, heartworm and flea prevention, plus any medical treatment that may become necessary.

    3. If for any reason you can no longer care for your adopted dog, it must be returned to Legacy Rescue.

    4. Legacy Rescue retains the right to remove a dog adopted from us that has been deemed abused, neglected, or found to be in a situation that may not be in the best interest of the dog.

    5. I hereby give permission for my Veterinarian to release information to GDR on any pets that I have owned, live or deceased.

    6. Legacy Rescue reserves the right to refuse a dog to any applicant.

    7. Any misrepresentation of fact may result in my not being approved to adopt a dog from Legacy Rescue.

    8. All information I have given on this form is true and correct.

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