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Fee Schedule for Adoptions:
We
incur significant expenses in paying shelter redemption fees,
veterinary fees, transportation costs, occasional behavioral evaluation
fees, and so on, so we ask for an adoption fee for each dog. While some
dogs cost less, others cost far more. If we are ever so fortunate to
wind up with a surplus of funds on a given dog, those funds
automatically go towards rescuing another dog or help offset expenses
of existing dogs.
Unless there are special
circumstance involving health, there are absolutely no refunds of
adoption fees to an adopter if the dog is returned to us for any
reason.
Dogs may have potty accidents, bark, jump, counter surf, chew
or require a lot of exercise simply because they are dogs. We ask that
you consider what is involved with dog ownership before you adopt a
dog. No dog is perfect and even the most mild tempered, obedient and
trained dogs create stress in the home initially. This is all part of
welcoming a new dog into your life. It is a serious commitment and one
that should be exhaustively explored before making. It is therefore
very important that the adopter feels that they can commit to the dog
they adopt and work with that dog through the myriad training issues
that came with any dog that is rescued.
Please do not adopt a dog if
you are not prepared to commit to working with that dog. We hope that our no-refund policy will encourage adopters to more seriously consider
their decision and will avoid the needless stress a dog must endure
when it goes to an adopter and is returned. This is not easy for any
rescue dog and our no-refund policy allows us to help adopters avoid
creating this kind of stress for a dog in need.
While the fees to adopt a rescued Labrador retriever may be higher that those for a
backyard breeder, these fees are significantly lower than the cost of a
reputably properly bred dog and serve to promote the rescue of other
Labrador Retrievers. Additionally back yard bred dogs tend to develop
illnesses and behavioral problems not common in dogs purchased from
reputable breeders. Please do not purchase a back yard bred dog or a
dog from a pet store. Pet stores only carry puppy mill dogs. These dogs
are often sick and purchasing one of these dogs contributes to the
cruelty and neglect rampant in puppy mills across the country.
We hope adopters will understand that their adoption fee is not the purchase price for their adopted dog, but rather the fee for the service we provide. That fee is used to care for all of our rescue dogs and not in any way a reflection of our costs related to the animal adopted nor to any specific animal. All proceeds go directly to the care of our rescues Labradors.
The following is the fee schedule for dogs:
$400 Puppies less than 1 year (very young puppies (under 21 weeks
of age) require a spay neuter deposit of $150 which is refunded upon
receipt of a spay/neuter certificate. Spay and neuter of young puppies
is the financial responsibility of the adopter)
$350 Dogs 1-3 years
$300 Dogs 4-7 years
$200 Dogs 8 years and up
(fee
includes all shots and spay/neuter for dogs over 5 months of age. Spay
and neuter of all puppies is the adopter's responsibility and proof of
spay and neuter of all puppies must be shown to ILRR within the
specified time frame.) Fee usually includes a microchip. If a microchip
is not implanted at the time of adoption, doing so is the adopters
responsibility and a chip must be implanted withint 2 weeks of adoption
at the adopter's expense. The adopter must provide the chip number to
ILRR at that time.
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Policy
In an effort to combat the enormous number of purebred Labrador
Retrievers put to sleep every day as a result of backyard breeders and
puppy mills, we serve to save the lives of Labrador Retrievers and find
them new homes. Rescuing a Labrador Retriever is a wonderful way to get
the companion you want without contributing financially to the terrible
backyard breeding problem and the abuse that exists for these wonderful
dogs.
Each fostered dog may have spent at least a week in a
foster home and will have been given a general exam by a veterinarian.
We are therefore able to provide some idea of the health and
temperament of each. However, we are neither veterinarians nor
behaviorists and cannot guarantee either soundness or temperament. As a
new owner you should handle your adopted dog cautiously until you're
comfortable with the dog's behavior and health. No dog should ever be
left unsupervised with children. Once a dog is adopted, that dog and
it's actions are the sole responsibility of the adopter. Adoption is
complete upon the signing of the Terms of Adoption paperwork.
Unless
special circumstances merit exception, all dogs are spayed or neutered
and up-to-date on normal vaccinations. Often the dog will also have a
rabies vaccine and a microchip, however if the dog does not have one or
both of these, it is the adopters responsibility to provide both and
submit proof of the same to us within 30 days of adoption.
We
incur significant expenses in paying shelter redemption fees,
veterinary fees, transportation costs, occasional behavioral evaluation
fees, and so on, so we ask for an adoption fee for each dog. While some
dogs cost our organization less, others cost us far more. If we are
ever so fortunate to wind up with a surplus of funds on a given dog,
those funds automatically go towards rescuing another dog or help
offset expenses of existing dogs. The adoption fee paid by the adopter
is not for a particular dog. It is a fee for the adoption itself.
Additionally,
unless there are special circumstance involving health, there are
absolutely no refunds of adoption fees to an adopter if the dog is
returned to us for any reason. Dogs may have potty accidents, bar,
jump, counter surf, chew or require a lot of exercise simply because
they are dogs. We ask that you consider what is involved with dog
ownership before you adopt a dog. No dog is perfect and even the most
mild tempered, obedient and trained dogs create stress in the home
initially. This is all part of welcoming a new dog into your life. It
is a serious commitment and one that should be exhaustively explored
before making. It is therefore very important that the adopter feels
that they can commit to the dog they adopt and work with that dog
through the myriad training issues that came with any dog that is
rescued. Please do not adopt a dog if you are not prepared to commit to
working with that dog. We hope that the no-refund policy will encourage
adopters to more seriously consider their decision and will avoid the
needless stress a dog must endure when it goes to an adopter and is
returned. This is not easy for any rescue dog and our no-refund policy
allows us to help adopters avoid creating this kind of stress for a dog
in need.
While the fees for a rescued Labrador retriever may be
higher that those for a backyard breeder, these fees are significantly
lower than the cost of a reputably properly bred dog and serve to
promote the rescue of other Labrador Retrievers. Additionally back yard
bred dogs tend to develop illnesses and behavioral problems not common
in dogs purchased from reputable breeders. Please do not purchase a
back yard bred dog or a dog from a pet store. Pet stores only carry
puppy mill dogs. These dogs are often sick and purchasing one of these
dogs contributes to the cruelty and neglect rampant in puppy mills
across the country.
The following is the fee schedule for dogs:
$400
Puppies less than 1 year
(very young puppies - under 21 weeks of age -
require a spay neuter deposit of $150 which is refunded upon receipt of
a spay/neuter certificate. Spay and neuter of young puppies is the
financial responsibility of the adopter)
$350 Dogs 1-3 years
$300 Dogs 4-7 years
$200 Dogs 8 years and up
(fee
includes all shots and spay/neuter for dogs over 5 months of age. Spay
and neuter of all puppies is the adopter's responsibility and proof of
spay and neuter of all puppies must be shown to ILRR within the
specified time frame.) Fee usually includes a microchip. If a microchip
is not implanted at the time of adoption, doing so is the adopters
responsibility and a chip must be implanted within 2 weeks of adoption
at the adopter's expense. The adopter must provide the chip number to
ILRR at that time.
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APPLICATION TO ADOPT:
BE SURE TO READ THE TEXT, UNDERSTAND THE POLICY AND OUR FEES FOR ADOPTION BEFORE YOU SUBMIT AN APPLICATION.
A HOME VISIT MUST TAKE PLACE BEFORE YOU CAN ADOPT. THE FEE FOR THE HOME VISIT IS $20 AND MUST BE PAID AT THE TIME OF VISIT.
Instructions:
1. Copy the text of the application and paste it into an e-mail to IndiLabGirl@gmail.com
2. Type in your answers next to the questions right in your e-mail
3. Hit send!
We will be in touch with you quickly to start the process. We require a home visit before you are approved to adopt a Lab.
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Application to Adopt
Our primary concern is to achieve the best possible match of dog with adopter and to assure the long term welfare of the dog, so we ask you to help us to do so by providing answers to the following questions:
Have you read and do you understand the copy explaining our policies above:
Name:
Address:
City, Zip Code:
Home ph:
Cell ph:
E-mail:
Occupation:
Spouse's Occupation:
Have you applied with another Lab rescue or other rescue organization?
Have you been home checked by another rescue organization and if so who?
How long at current address:
If less than 1 year what is previous address:
Rent or Own (if you own you must provide proof of ownership)
House or Apartment?
If you rent, does landlord permit large breed dogs? (you must provide written permission from landlord)
Please describe your home and yard:
Is your yard fenced ?
How high is your fence at the lowest point?
Is your fence gate locked and do latches operate properly?
Do you have a pool? Is it fenced?
Do you have a doggie door?
Are you prepared to commit to a dog for the rest of their lives?
Do you realize that the average 1-4 year old Labrador requires a minimum of 1 hour of serious exercise every single day?
What do you feed your current animals?
Are you or any member of your family allergic to animals or dander? describe:
Do you have a spouse/domestic partner living in your home?
Do you have children (please list ages)?
Do you have cats?
Do you have dogs (describe your dog)?
What is the sex of the dog(s) living with you and are they spayed or neutered?
What is the age of the dog(s) living with you?
Does everyone in the household want a dog?
Who are the frequent human visitors to your home?
Describe any dogs who frequently visit your home:
Person responsible for feeding and care of dog:
Have you owned a Lab before (or other dog)?
Where are they now?
Under what circumstances would you give up a pet?
Under what circumstances would you euthanize a pet?
Current Veterinarian (provide name and phone #)?
YOUR NEW DOG:
Do you prefer a female or male?
Do you prefer a purebred lab or a lab mix or either?
Do you have a color preference?
What is the maximum age of dog you will adopt?
What is the minimum age of dog you will adopt?
Why the above traits?
What kind of dog would fit best with your family? Please describe.
What inconveniences are you prepared to deal with during the transition period after adopting?
How many hours per day will your dog be alone?
Where will your new dog be while you are at work?
Where will your new dog sleep?
Do you have a crate or will you purchase a crate?
Where will your new dog be when you are out of town?
Who will exercise dog?
How will you exercise your dog?
How much exercise time do you have each day for your dog?
How active would you like your new dog to be (couch potato, running partner, medium energy)?
How dog savvy are you? How much do you know about training a dog?
Do you have a dog park nearby?
Do you have a pet sitter or dog walker?
What will you do if your new dog destroys something of value?
How will you correct your dog if they do something you do not like?
What will you do if your new dog ends up having issues you didn't expect and requires training?
What will you do if your new dog has a potty accident in the house?
What will you do if your new dog requires more exercise than you originally anticipated?
Personal Reference (include phone #)
PLEASE ANSWER YES OR NO TO THE FOLLOWING:
Do you realize that Labrador Retrievers are high energy working dog that require more exercise than many other breeds?
Are you at least 18 years of age?
Do you consent to a pre-adoption home inspection?
Do you consent to a $20 fee for this inspection to be paid at the time of the inspection?
Do you consent to a post adoption visit by appointment to assure that everything is going well?
Do you agree to return your adopted dog to us if you are unable to keep this dog for any reason?
Do you understand that we may reject your application for any reason whatsoever?
Do you understand that we cannot possibly know everything about the health or behavioral traits of any dog and that you bear the responsibility of choosing to adopt your dog?
Do you understand that we are a not-for-profit rescue and that each dog creates a significant expenses for us including medical expenses not limited to spay and neuter and others and that we cannot and do not refund adoption fees for any reason?
Please return your application as soon as possible so that we may contact your for your home visit.
Thank you for considering rescuing a Labrador Retriever!
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