FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
Will I be able to take my
new friend home the same day that I meet him?
How do I know if this dog is still available
for adoption?
What is required of us for adoption?
How do you ensure that we take our dog to training
classes?
I have always had
a dog, why do I need to take a training class?
Do you take deposits
on dogs available for adoption?
Why is the adoption
fee so high?
I live in Rhode Island,
can I still adopt from Blue Dog?
Q.
Will I be able to take my new friend home the same day that
I meet him?
A. There are many factors that go into
determining this. Some of our dogs have spent a great deal
of time at our shelter and have formed an attachment, and
routine. Therefore it is important that a family come to visit
a few times to be sure that it is the right fit for you and
the dog. For dogs or puppies that have newly arrived to our
shelter, this is not as important. We do have to check references,
and be a good match, which means the ENTIRE family must be
there to meet the potential new family member.
Q. How do I know if this
dog is still available for adoption?
A. If they are listed on the website, then they are still
available. You can email the shelter at bbdsinfo@gis.net or
as a last resort; you can call our parent facility JM K9 to
ask if they are still available. (508-588-5661) PLEASE BE
SURE TO REVIEW THE INFORMATION LISTED UNDER THE ANIMAL YOU
ARE INTERESTED IN TO BE SURE THEY HAVE EVEN ARRIVED BEFORE
CALLING THE FACILITY.
Q. What is required of
us for adoption?
A. A good match for the dog and the family. Our staff has
many years of training in dog behavior, and we ask that you
trust their ability to find the best dog for your family and
your lifestyle. Keep in mind; this may not end up being the
dog you were originally interested in. - Reference check -
If you are a homeowner, we will need a copy of a gas or water
bill - If you rent, then a note from your landlord (including
contact information) allowing you to have a dog (of a specific
breed) on the premises is required. - The required donation
fee for the specific pet - The understanding that taking your
new dog to training at an approved facility is required.
Q. How do you ensure that
we take our dog to training classes?
A. Classes are given at our parent facility JM K9 Training.
A deposit for the classes is required at the time of adoption.
If you choose to take your new dog to another "approved" training
facility, we require you to leave a check or cash for in the
amount of one training class at JM K9. These funds are held
until you furnish proof that these classes have been completed
within 4 months of adopting your new dog. If you do not provide
this proof, then the Brockton Blue Dog Shelter will cash the
check as a donation to the shelter. You will be required to
sign an agreement of this upon adoption.
Q. I have always had a
dog, why do I need to take a training class?
A. We believe that basic training and obedience will help
to make your dog a well behaved member of your family. It
is a great way for your family to bond with your new dog,
and will help to ensure that your pet stays in your home FOREVER!
The national average return rate of dogs back into shelters
is almost 50%, but at the Brockton Blue Dog Shelter it is
less than 5%. We believe that required training classes are
the foundation to helping prevent future problems such as
house soiling, separation anxiety, and aggression problems.
We have the best of intentions, and hope that you will see
what a great difference training will make.
Q. Do you take deposits
on dogs available for adoption?
A. Yes we do! We can take a non-refundable $100 deposit that
will allow you to see a dog at a designated appointment time.
If you do not make your appointment time, or if you change
your mind, then you will loose your deposit, and the dog will
be put up for adoption immediately. Please keep in mind that
our goal is to find a forever home for every dog. For example…Jane
puts a deposit on Rover, who is then not shown to three other
families who have come in to see him…well Jane changes her
mind, and loses her $100 deposit. So Jane looses $100, but
Rover missed out on three families who might have given him
a forever home! So who is the biggest loser here? It's Rover
for sure. So our best advice is please do not put a deposit
on a dog unless you have no question that you want to take
him home!
Q Why is the adoption
fee so high?
A. The Brockton Blue Dog Shelter is a non profit shelter.
Our operation runs solely on the donations we receive from
generous individuals through fundraising efforts by our volunteers.
There are many costs involved with running our shelter, the
very least of which include rent, utilities, veterinary care,
food and training. All of our dogs are spayed or neutered
prior to adoption, and all are current on vaccinations appropriate
for their age. Every dog is placed on monthly heartworm preventatives,
and flea and tick preventatives. All of our dogs are heartworm
tested, and all of our dogs each high quality holistic dog
food, which we believe help prevent a large number of health
and behavioral issues. Your donation helps to provide care
and support for not only the dog you are adopting, but for
every dog that has the good luck to come through our doors.
The Brockton Blue Dog Shelter is known to take in every dog
that has the potential to be adopted. We do not turn away
dogs that have health problems, or behavior issues, and we
are known to take in dogs that other shelters aren't willing
to take. We will house these dogs as long as it takes to find
them loving and suitable homes.
Q. I live in Rhode Island,
can I still adopt from Blue Dog?
A. Per the regulation of the Rhode Island Department of Agriculture
it is required that all dogs entering the state of Rhode Island
be issued a special permit, and have a health certificate
issued within 10 days of entering the state. Please inform
the shelter if you are planning to adopt a dog, and you live
in Rhode Island. 9. How do I know if the dog I want to visit
is in the shelter? If the dog you are interested in meeting
does not have a date of arrival listed in his/her bio then
that dog is currently in the shelter, and is able to meet
new families during our regular shelter hours.
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