 What we expect from you |
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Health
ALL of our adoption dogs have been spayed or neutered. Our dogs are not released
with registration "papers." Before you adopt them, they will have received
rabies and DHLP-P inoculations. They will have been tested for heartworm and they will
have had a fecal exam to detect and treat any internal parasites. Treatment will have
begun or been completed on any known medical problem, such as an ear infection. |
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A fenced-in yard  |
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We feel that an Airedale needs a reasonable
space to stretch his legs. We also know that Airedales are adventuresome and find it
almost impossible to stay at home when there is a whole world out there to explore.
We do not allow our dogs to be tied outside, so that is not an alternative to a fenced
yard. We are skeptical about invisible fencing for some Airedales because of their
tendency to be territorial and potentially aggressive to other dogs, but this would be
something to discuss with the rescue worker. While we are usually quite firm about
fences, we do realize that sometimes there are special circumstances, cue to a special
owner or special dog, when we might need to reconsider our "fence position." |
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Inoculations
We expect you to provide all future inoculations for your dog and to maintain routine and
necessary veterinary treatment. . |
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Licenses and
Identification
We expect you to keep dog licenses current and to obey laws relating to the control and
ownership of a dog. We expect you to keep identification of your ownership on the
dog at all times. We expect you to care for your adoption dog as you would a member
of your family |
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Love and Affection
We expect you to care for your adoption dog as you would a member of your family! |
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Donations
Due to the expenses of veterinary care which we feel should be completed before placing a
dog, we request an adoption donation of between $100-$200, depending on the age and needs
of the dog. |
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Appearance
Dogs are groomed so they look their best as they enter their new home |
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Adoption Papers
We require adopters to sign an adoption agreement. This document asks you to agree to
various points of responsible pet care, including keeping the dog as a household pet and
companion. |
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Fit
Obviously, we love Airedales, are dedicated to their well-being, and can’t imagine
life without at least one. But we also realize that Airedales are not for everyone. And
sometimes, people who think they want an Airedale really don’t. This is why we want
to be as honest as possible with you and hope that you will be honest with us. If an
Airedale isn’t the kind of dog who will fit into your life, neither you nor the dog
will be happy. No doubt there is a dog out there for you, but we both need to determine
whether or not that dog is an Airedale. |
