Where do we stand on breeding issues?

• There are good breeders and bad breeders.
• Neglectful or abusive treatment of dogs in any situation is not condoned.
• We are not against all breeding.

Are we helping breeders by taking dogs from them?

Possibly as a side of helping the dogs we do help breeders lessen their load.  Even that is a positive for us.  If their load is lessened, the remaining dogs have the opportunity for better care.  However, we focus on helping the dogs, not the people involved.  That holds true no matter where the dog came from.

What happens when we take a dog from a breeder?

• The dog comes to the rescue.
• The dog is bathed and groomed, ears cleaned, toenails clipped.
• The dog is given a bordatella vaccine and a vaccine for distemper, parvo, parainfluenza, hepatitis and adenovirus.
• The dog is given Drontal for any worms and given Frontline or Revolution.
• The dog is microchipped.
• The dog is weighed and all information is recorded in their file.
• The dog is fitted with a collar and their microchip tag with their new name written on it.
• A veterinarian appointment is scheduled for the dog to receive their complete medical cares including a physical examination, rabies vaccination, heartworm testing, dental work and spays/neuters along with any other needed cares.
• We begin working on socializing the dog if needed.  We establish a rapport with the dog and build trusting bonds.  That can be done here at the rescue or at a volunteer home.  We work on helping the dog become as adoptable as it can be so that its chances of finding a new home are high.
• We begin the search for an adoptive home and make the dog available for adoption when it is ready.

Why do breeders give dogs to us?

When a dog can no longer be bred, there are just a few options.

• Euthanize the dog
• Keep the dog at the facility
• Give the dog to a shelter/rescue

Often these dogs are still young enough to live a very full life following their breeding life.  Euthanizing all of them would be tragic.

If the breeders keep all their dogs for the life of the dogs, they will very soon become overcrowded and conditions will deteriorate.

We believe that giving the dog to a rescue is a responsible way to ensure that the dog is placed in a good home and will live a wonderful life.

Dogs can be released from a breeding facility for several reasons:

• The dogs are too old to be bred any longer.
• The dogs refuse to breed or be bred.
• The dogs have defects that the breeder does not want to pass on.
• The female dogs do not take care of their young.
• Puppies are too old to be sold 
• Brokers will not accept puppy 

Why do we take dogs from breeders?

• We believe that these dogs have a right to life just like any other dog.
• We want to help the retired dogs get to a comfortable loving home.
• It can sometimes improve conditions at that kennel for the remaining dogs.
• The dogs need us.
• We love the dogs.

Why don’t we tell people the names of the breeders who give their dogs to us?

• We remain confidential just as we would with any other dog that was surrendered by its owner.  We do not give out the name of the previous owner under any circumstance.

Do we make more money when we adopt these dogs out as they are generally purebred dogs?

• No.  Our adoption fee is based on age, health, availablility, training, personality and the time it has been at the rescue.  Many need dental work done which can be quite expensive.