Here are just some of the questions that rescue groups are asked. We hope these responses can help answer any questions that you too may have. If you have more questions or would like additional information, please ask us!

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Why do you ask for an adoption donation for rescued pets?

Adoption donations are in place for two reasons. First, they help us recover a part of the vetting cost so that you are able to adopt a fully vetted dog or cat that has been spayed or neutered. Also, we provide food and training and transportation to our rescue dogs. These costs can can be very expensive and if you were to do the vetting on your own you would find that it is more expensive than you may think! Most veterinarians charge between 20 and 50 dollars for an office visit fee, and that doesn't even include the price of medicine or other treatments given. Usually a single trip to the vet costs more than our adoption donation, so it works out as a money-saver to you. The second reason we charge an adoption donation is to ensure that our adopters are making a thought-out, serious decision to adopt a pet.

Why is your minimum adoption donation higher than shelter adoption fees?

As a rescue, we do not receive any county funding that a shelter may receive to help cover operating costs. Because we are relying solely on donations, we charge a bit more to keep our rescue wheels turning. Also, we provide our adopters with pets that have already lived in homes - this means that adopters know what they are getting! We also have foster families that are usually willing to teach foster dogs how to behave indoors and our adopters get a much more balanced pet. We do most of the hard work for you (including the vet care) so all you have to do is reinforce good behavior and enjoy your new pet! We feel that our adoption donation rates are fair, and they are only a little higher than most shelters.

Why is more expensive to adopt a puppy?

Puppies need more veterinary care in the beginning of their life to protect them from diseases. Because puppies need more vaccines and are almost never spayed or neutered, we have a duty to provide more care to the young guys and gals. We also pre-pay the spay or neuter in the adoption donation to ensure that the puppies will be altered once they are old enough. 

Why do I have to fill out an adoption application AND an adoption contract?

We want to make sure that you are making the decision to adopt a pet that works with your lifestyle. Because we have our available dogs and cats in foster homes, we know what types of personalities they have and what their energy levels are. These are important things to consider when choosing a compatible pet. By having you fill out an application, we can make sure that your desired pet is right for you and we can get to know you a bit before arranging a pet meeting. The adoption contact is in place to protect our animals and to give you completely disclosed information about their personalities and vet care. We use the contract as a way to be fair and honest to both you, the adopter  and us, the rescue organization. We do have print versions of the adoption application if you know someone who doesn't use the computer to fill out forms. Please contact us for the print application.

What happens if I adopt a dog and it doesn't work out?  

We state in our contract that we require you to contact us if the adoption is not going to work. We will always take a dog back into the rescue no matter how much time has passed. We cannot give you back your donation, but we can find a new home for your pet. If you know someone who wants to adopt your pet, please let us know so we can make sure that the new arrangement will be appropriate for your pet.

I want to adopt, but I don't want to have the dog fixed. Can I adopt before the surgery is done? 

We see the pleas coming in every single day from shelters and people who have unwanted pets. Many of these shelter animals end up being euthanized because there are simply too many dogs and cats being born each year. Although you may not want to breed your adopted pet, it is extremely hard to keep a male dog from impregnating a female dog in heat. We are very firm on our requirement to have all dogs spayed or neutered before adoption. We have our permanent dogs too and they are happy, healthy, at appropriate weights, with perfectly wonderful spirits. And yes, they are spayed and neutered. We have an article in the "Links" section to read for more information about the benefits of spaying and neutering. Please read the information if you are unsure about the practice of pet sterilization.

I want to stop by and see the animals, where is your location?

We don't have a physical building or facility to visit because we keep our adoptable pets in foster homes. If you would like to meet a specific pet we can arrange a meeting between you and the foster parents after you fill out an adoption application. We will post on the events page if we will be attending any special events around Cincinnati.

Can you help me find a good home for my current pet? 

Yes! If you are able to keep your pet until we find an adopter, we can use our resources to promote your pet and try to find him or her a good home. We do ask that you keep your pets up-to-date on shots and spay or neuter them if they are not already fixed. If you need help with this cost, please let us know. We try our best to help out individuals in need but we are always in need of donations and foster homes. If we are able to help you place your pet into a good home, please consider a donation if possible. It helps us place more animals in the future.

Do you accept owner surrenders?

At this time we do NOT accept owner surrenders. The shelters we work closely with have a long list of dogs waiting to be rescued and many dogs are working against the euthanization clock. We are not a shelter and do not have the facility or the manpower to accept owner surrenders.  If you must get rid of your pet immediately, we can recommend other no-kill options around Cincinnati.