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AGPR Adoption Application
Adopting a
Great Pyrenees Rescue dog is not meant to be easy. Most people
who adopt a rescued Great Pyr from Appalachian Great Pyrenees
Assoc., Inc. not only are aware of this, but also appreciate all
that we do to place our dogs with homes that understand the breed.
Some potential adopters tell us that we make adopting a rescued
Great Pyr too difficult and time consuming. Actually, we are just
trying to avoid “impulse buyers”. A person can impulse
buy from a pet store or a breeder who advertises in the newspaper.
They make getting a pure bred dog very easy to purchase without
any consideration of your present environment or life situation.
AGPA maintains that if adopting a Great Pyr is too easy, then
the new owner may also find it just as easy to give up.
The following
Application guidelines have been established by AGPA to further
assist us with our goal of matching our rescued Great Pyrs with
the right home and environment.
The
Dogs
All
of our rescue dogs are spayed and neutered prior to adoption.
There are no exceptions. Shots, including Rabies, Distemper/ parvo
, and Bordatella, are given. They have been wormed, groomed, heartworm
checked and placed on heartworm preventative.
All
dogs are evaluated for temperament and health. Each new home is
given a contract with temperament and vet information about the
dog.
Adoption
Fees
Our adoption fees are $250 for adults and $300 for puppies (12
months and younger), inclusive of all medical care, and goes directly
to our rescue fund to help pay for the health and vet treatment
of previous and new rescued Pyrs. There is also a $10 application
processing fee.
The
Homes
AGPA has one primary Pet Program for its Pyrs. We do have
a Livestock Guardian Program at this time, but we do not always
have LGD's available for adoption. If you're interested in adopting
a Livestock Guardian dog, please contact Victoria Marshman at
for an LGD application.
The
first step in applying for a Pet rescue dog is fulfilling the
following:
1. All potential
Pet adopters must keep their Pyr inside as a house pet. Why? Less
chance of the neighbors complaining about barking. Less chances
of escaping from the yard. And most importantly, a Pyr likes to
be with its flock.
2.
All potential Pet adopters must be able to provide regular vet
care.
3.
All potential adopters must be at least 25 years of age.
4.
When you complete an application, it is understood that you are
requesting to adopt a dog that will live in your home.
We do not place dogs that you want to give as a gift to someone.
Your adopted Pyr should be considered a part of your family.
The
Application
So, you think you are ready to apply for a rescued Great Pyrenees.
There are many ways to do this but all include a nonrefundable
$10 application donation. This helps to cover the costs of long
distance calls, faxes, paper and files. All of our services are
volunteer. After reviewing the application process, just contract
to Paypal at the end to submit the donation. You may then download
the application and fax, email or snail mail back to the designated
addresses. It will not be processed until your payment is also
received.
The
Process
After completing
the application, you will be sent a brief notice that it was received.
Reviewing the application and references may take several days.
You will be contacted once the process is complete. The Rescue
director can approve or deny the application as can a majority
vote of the Board of Directors.
Approved
Applications
The potential adopter will review possible Great Pyr matches who
are both available and appropriate for the potential adopter's
household and lifestyle. All applicants are processed on a first
come, first serve basis. We cannot hold a dog, because space for
new rescues is always at a premium.
When a potential
adopter visits the foster home to meet the dog or dogs they are
interested in adopting, the Foster Care Person has the right to
refuse the adopter if he or she feels that the adoption is not
in the dog's best interest. In that event the Foster Care Person,
contacts the Director and reviews the comments and concerns. The
Director then discusses other options or the decision with the
potential adopter.
If
You Adopt!
Say you make it through. It will be worth it to have such a wonderful,
healthy Great Pyrenees. You will also have a great team on your
side. AGPA is available for questions, problem solving, or comments
for as long as the Adoptive Family needs. You will also receive
the newsletter and updates on fun upcoming events. AGPA is always
passing on its commitment to caring for our Rescued Pyrs.
Please download the questionaire and complete the information
as honestly and as accurately as possible. This will enable us
to find a Great Pyrenees that is best suited for your individual
situation.
Adoption
Application for Great Pyrenees Rescue
Pay
your $10 application processing fee through Paypal
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