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GBGRR
does not do adoptions to families with children under 5 (five) years of age.
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All applicants must be 21
years of age or older to submit an application.
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GBGRR
will consider out of area/state adoptions, however, adopter must be prepared
to assist with planning transportation for the dog, and agree to pay any and
all expenses associated with the transportation.
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The adoption donation
is $250.00.
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The adoption donations are
used to cover the cost of medical treatments incurred while the dog has been
in the possession of GBGRR, prior to adoption.
(i.e., examinations, spay/neuter, vaccinations, heartworm checks and
preventative, heartworm treatments, flea preventative, etc.)
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There is a 14-day trial period
for all adoptions. As with any new pet, there will be a short adjustment
period when your new Golden comes into your home. When you commit to an
adoption, we expect that you will work with your new Golden and make a
sincere effort to tackle any problems that may arise not only during this
adjustment period, but also throughout the Golden’s life.
GBGRR may be able to offer you some suggestions to help you and your
Golden through any adjustments or problems. Occasionally, despite the best
efforts of all involved, an adoption does not work out.
In this case, the Golden must be returned to GBGRR, as stipulated in
the adoption contract. If the
dog is returned within 14 days, the adoption donation fee (less the adoption
application processing fee and any transportation expense incurred by
GBGRR) will be
refunded.
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GBGRR
attempts
to place our Goldens in the best possible of home environments. To that end,
several interviews (including a telephone interview, review of the adoption
application and a home visit to see where the dog will live, play and
exercise) will be held between the prospective owners and GBGRR volunteers and/or representatives.
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The interviews and application
will help the Adoption Coordinator and the foster parents determine which
Golden is the most suitable for each applicant.
PLEASE
NOTE: A submitted application does not guarantee adoption of a
Golden Retriever from GBGRR, nor does the application
guarantee that the dog an applicant would LIKE to adopt from GBGRR is the one that is best suited to meet their needs.
GBGRR
reserves the right to offer the dog that they feel is best suited
to match the application.
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Adoptive families must agree
to: periodic follow-up calls and visits during their first year of
ownership, providing medical treatment when necessary, all annual booster
vaccinations at the clinic of their choice as recommended by their vet and
as required by city/county/state law, providing regular heartworm
preventative, and keeping the Golden contained and not allowing the Golden
to run loose at any time. GBGRR
places Goldens as primarily indoor dogs, and adoptive
families should plan for their Golden to be indoors when they are not home.
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GBGRR
is
committed to our dogs, and requires that they be returned to GBGRR in the event that they cannot – at any time – remain in
their new home.
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PLEASE NOTE:
Not all dogs appearing on the website will necessarily be available
for adoption at the time an application is submitted.
Submission
of your application confirms that you have read and understood the adoption
procedures, and indicates your agreement to abide by GBGRR terms
of adoption.
If you
have any questions about adopting a Golden, please
email us
or give us a call at (281) 480-4942.
Golden
Beginnings Golden Retriever Rescue, Inc.