As of January 2011, Pit Bulls for Life has considered taking in private surrenders again
under special circumstances only and only when you have explored all avenues of
finding your dog the right home.
We feel that as a dog owner it is your responsibility to provide a kind loving home for
the life of your pet. If you can no longer provide this to your pet than it is your
responsibility to find a kind loving home for your pet.
The following criteria will be followed by pbfl when considering the acceptance of a
private surrendered pitbulls. There are no acceptions to the following:
· A private surrender fee of a minimum of $300 will be paid to Pitbulls for Life to take a
private surrender into a foster home. (This fee will apply only when the dog is fully
vaccinate, spayed/neutered and microchipped – additional fees will apply if any
additional medical care is needed)
· The dog must be assessed by our certified professional trainer at no cost before
accepting the dog into the program. The owner(s) must be willing to travel to the
trainer’s location and be present during the assessment.
· Private surrenders will only be accepted if there is an open foster home that is
suitable for the dog in question and there are no outstanding dog(s) awaiting
acceptance into the program from animal shelters, pounds or other rescues.
· Once the dog is surrendered you as the past owner will no longer have access to the
dogs where about or receive updated from Pitbulls for Life or the new owner once
adopted.
Before you consider re-homing your pit bull please seek help! Pitbulls for Life’s certified
professional trainers would be more than happy to help in any behaviour
modifications or questions you may need with your dog.
Before giving up your dog exhaust all possibilities
Ask yourself, have you done everything that you can for your dog, taking on a dog is a
lifetime responsibility. What went wrong? What can I change?
Seek help for you and your dog if there are behavioral issues, do not dump this
problem on someone else and expect them to fix it. There is great help out there.
If there are no behavioral issues, ask people you know, friends, family, co-workers, and
your vet clinic if they know of anyone interested in adopting your dog. Word of mouth
is very powerful.
To help you find your bully a good forever home we have included some
tips:
Never advertise your dog as free and always specify that it is an adoption fee, you
can always donate this fee to a rescue organization in your area to help other
unwanted animals if you are not comfortable taking the money.
Before placing up for adoption, ensure that your dog is fixed; please help keep the
unwanted population down. By spaying and neutering you can also ensure that your
unfixed animal will not be used for breeding or in a puppy mill. Also, have your dog up
to date on vaccinations. It is easier to adopt a dog to someone that does not have
to do anything with him/her except for enjoying his or her company.
Interview the person(s) that are interested in your pet, find out why they want your
dog, is for the love of the breed or simply to look tough. Also find out living
arrangements, do they have other pets or kids in the house? Find the home that is
most suitable for your dog not the first one that comes along.
Be honest with the person interested; give both good and bad qualities of the dog.
The dog will not benefit from lying.
Ask for references from friends and family to get a sense if they are being honest with
you about their home environment and intentions.
Ask for their veterinarian’s number as well to confirm that all animals in the house are
spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccines. If they do not have a regular
veterinarian then where will they take him/her for shots or becomes ill?
Take time to do the adoption, do a few meet and greets and ensure that the dog is
responding to the person interested. Ensure that your dog meets with all family
members - two and four legged. Your dog will tell you if they are happy with the
person or not – listen to what your dog is telling you.
Do a home check and ensure that they have a safe environment for your pet.
Giving your dog time is the best thing that you can do for him or
her. Find the right home not a fast home.
under special circumstances only and only when you have explored all avenues of
finding your dog the right home.
We feel that as a dog owner it is your responsibility to provide a kind loving home for
the life of your pet. If you can no longer provide this to your pet than it is your
responsibility to find a kind loving home for your pet.
The following criteria will be followed by pbfl when considering the acceptance of a
private surrendered pitbulls. There are no acceptions to the following:
· A private surrender fee of a minimum of $300 will be paid to Pitbulls for Life to take a
private surrender into a foster home. (This fee will apply only when the dog is fully
vaccinate, spayed/neutered and microchipped – additional fees will apply if any
additional medical care is needed)
· The dog must be assessed by our certified professional trainer at no cost before
accepting the dog into the program. The owner(s) must be willing to travel to the
trainer’s location and be present during the assessment.
· Private surrenders will only be accepted if there is an open foster home that is
suitable for the dog in question and there are no outstanding dog(s) awaiting
acceptance into the program from animal shelters, pounds or other rescues.
· Once the dog is surrendered you as the past owner will no longer have access to the
dogs where about or receive updated from Pitbulls for Life or the new owner once
adopted.
Before you consider re-homing your pit bull please seek help! Pitbulls for Life’s certified
professional trainers would be more than happy to help in any behaviour
modifications or questions you may need with your dog.
Before giving up your dog exhaust all possibilities
Ask yourself, have you done everything that you can for your dog, taking on a dog is a
lifetime responsibility. What went wrong? What can I change?
Seek help for you and your dog if there are behavioral issues, do not dump this
problem on someone else and expect them to fix it. There is great help out there.
If there are no behavioral issues, ask people you know, friends, family, co-workers, and
your vet clinic if they know of anyone interested in adopting your dog. Word of mouth
is very powerful.
To help you find your bully a good forever home we have included some
tips:
Never advertise your dog as free and always specify that it is an adoption fee, you
can always donate this fee to a rescue organization in your area to help other
unwanted animals if you are not comfortable taking the money.
Before placing up for adoption, ensure that your dog is fixed; please help keep the
unwanted population down. By spaying and neutering you can also ensure that your
unfixed animal will not be used for breeding or in a puppy mill. Also, have your dog up
to date on vaccinations. It is easier to adopt a dog to someone that does not have
to do anything with him/her except for enjoying his or her company.
Interview the person(s) that are interested in your pet, find out why they want your
dog, is for the love of the breed or simply to look tough. Also find out living
arrangements, do they have other pets or kids in the house? Find the home that is
most suitable for your dog not the first one that comes along.
Be honest with the person interested; give both good and bad qualities of the dog.
The dog will not benefit from lying.
Ask for references from friends and family to get a sense if they are being honest with
you about their home environment and intentions.
Ask for their veterinarian’s number as well to confirm that all animals in the house are
spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccines. If they do not have a regular
veterinarian then where will they take him/her for shots or becomes ill?
Take time to do the adoption, do a few meet and greets and ensure that the dog is
responding to the person interested. Ensure that your dog meets with all family
members - two and four legged. Your dog will tell you if they are happy with the
person or not – listen to what your dog is telling you.
Do a home check and ensure that they have a safe environment for your pet.
Giving your dog time is the best thing that you can do for him or
her. Find the right home not a fast home.
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