Adoption Policies

STEP 1: Adoption Policies & Procedures
**PLEASE READ FIRST!**

• Please fill out our online  adoption application form.  This has been long time coming and I would like to thank Myke Ruff for doing this.

• All of these dogs are spayed/neutered, up-to-date with all age appropriate vaccinations, had fecal exam, been dewormed, are microchipped and vet checked.  We do not have the funds to do additional screening tests for Heartworm, Erlichia or Valley Fever unless the dog is showing signs of illness.  If they are showing signs, we will then screen the dogs for these illnesses and treat appropriately.    The adoption fee is $125-$200 (depending on the dog, with most dogs being closer to $200) and that includes all vetting previously mentioned.  Please understand that this fee barely covers are medical expenses, shelter fees and does not begin to cover housing and feeding.  So if you are able, an additional monetary donation is appreciated.  Remember that we are a non-profit rescue group.

STEP 2: Fill out the Adoption Application

In order for us to be able to better match you with a dog it is very important that you fill out an adoption application. We pride ourselves in being able to match dogs with families, but this is the first step. We require that an application be filled out for each potential adopter and will not show or speak to you about our dogs without one. If you do not want to do this or feel th questions too personal, then we are not the rescue group for you. It is also very critical that you answer each and every question thoroughly and to the best of your ability. Please do not leave any questions blank. Incomplete applications will not be followed up on.

STEP 3: Schedule a Homecheck

We require a home check for each and every adoption. We like to see where the new dog will be living and assess whether or not the living conditions are appropriate for a Cattle Dog. Most Cattle Dogs do not do well in apartments or condominiums unless they are older and get a lot of outdoor activity such as going to the park and running or walking with their family. Cattle Dogs can also be escape artists, so it is important for us to check out your yard to ensure that it is safe, secure and that there are no poisonous plants that the dog will come into contact with. We highly recommend that each of our potential owners have dog doors. We also recommend crate training or indoor confinemet for puppies or young dogs, but the area must be dog-proofed first. Doing a home check allows us to meet you in person and see what your personality is like so that we can make a better placement of a dog. We do adopt out of state, but only in rare occasions will we transport. If you live out of state, we will most likely ask that you drive to Arizona to meet the dog in person. Better matches and permanent homes are made this way.